The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 585

"And yet, Dylan still chose to be with you. So, Ms. Swanson, the only reason you lasted this long with him is because he was willing to put up and make compromises with you. But what have you ever done for him?"

With those final words, Leah left.

Her last sentence wasn't spoken loudly, but it still felt like a heavy blow to Noelle's chest, reverberating in her mind.

It wasn't until some time later that Rosie came out of her room. She looked up at Noelle with concern and confusion. "Mommy?"

Hearing her voice, Noelle finally snapped out of her daze and turned to her.

"Was that Mr. Pritchett's mom just now?" Rosie asked. "Why was she being so mean to you?"

Noelle forced a smile. "She wasn't being mean. It's just a mother's instinct. Just like how I would chase away all the bad guys who try to hurt you, she's just trying to protect her own child."

Mommy, you're not a bad

she?" Noelle asked

the past two days, she had indeed fallen into a sort of illusion. Just because Dylan had said he was tired of that life, and just

done for him in return? She had even given him so little in terms of

Rosie that. "You'll understand once you're all

this explanation didn't satisfy Rosie. She muttered softly, "Why do I have to wait until I grow up to understand

will pass, and you'll grow up before you know it. Now, go

didn't say

breakfast with her as usual,

buddies came into view, Rosie immediately rushed over on

phone. Several times,

she found herself,

the end,

first. He said he was busy handling company matters and would be tied up for the next few days, so there