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.

couldn't help

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

took a deep breath and

old woman's voice immediately caught

ask? Are you thinking of setting him up? He has plenty of

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

response. Then, without another word, she

30 pounds. Noelle's weight, on the other hand, had remained the same, so when Hendrix

help her, but Noelle stopped

Hendrix simply nodded.

go. I'll treat you to a meal," Noelle

intention of inviting him upstairs. Without waiting for

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

been resting her

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