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 but

intently at and asked her, "Noelle, is he a friend of yours? He's quite handsome. Does he

and

voice immediately caught

smiled at her. "He's probably single. Why do you ask? Are you thinking of setting him up? He has

quickly understood the implication and pursed her lips. "Figures. Men like him

merely smiled in response. Then, without another word, she picked Rosie up and walked straight toward

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

forward and help her, but Noelle stopped a few

Hendrix simply nodded.

treat you

building, she clearly had no intention of inviting him

After a moment of hesitation, he couldn't hold back any longer and thus. asked, "Can't you let Rosie walk on

her head obediently

she stiffened slightly, then whispered to Noelle,