The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 596

"Mommy, why hasn't Mr. Pritchett come to see me lately?"

Rosie's sudden question caught Noelle off guard. She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "He's been really busy lately, so he can't find the time to come."

Rosie let out a soft "oh" and continued swinging. Her movements were gentle, and Noelle sat quietly beside her, watching.

But after a while, Rosie suddenly hopped off the swing and ran over to Noelle, tightly grabbing her hand.

Noelle was puzzled, but still she hugged her quickly. "What's wrong?"

Rosie didn't say a word, her eyes fixed straight ahead. It was then Noelle noticed the man standing there.

It was early autumn in Stormridge, and the man was dressed in a crisp, well- tailored suit. His tall, slender figure and strikingly handsome face instantly drew the attention of several people in the apartment complex.

It was a weekday, and most of the people playing with the children downstairs were their grandparents. Their gazes were anything but subtle, openly sweeping over Hendrix with unabashed curiosity.

help

was staring intently at and asked her, "Noelle, is he a friend

a deep breath and

woman's voice immediately

Why do you ask? Are you thinking of setting him up? He has plenty of women around him, so

pursed her lips. "Figures.

merely smiled in response. Then, without another word, she

on the other hand, had remained the same, so when Hendrix saw her carrying Rosie, it looked

to step forward and help her, but Noelle stopped

Hendrix simply nodded.

go. I'll treat you

her apartment building, she clearly had no intention of inviting

any longer and thus. asked, "Can't you let Rosie walk

been resting her head obediently

what Hendrix said, she stiffened slightly, then whispered to Noelle, "Mommy, I can walk