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

asked her, "Noelle, is he

a deep breath and replied, "No, he's actually my

woman's voice immediately

of setting him up? He has plenty of women around him,

implication and pursed her

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

growing quickly lately and was already close to 30 pounds. Noelle's weight, on the other hand, had remained

and help her, but Noelle stopped

Hendrix simply nodded.

go. I'll treat you to a

were at her apartment building, she clearly had no intention of inviting him upstairs. Without waiting for a response, she walked ahead,

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

been resting her head obediently on Noelle's

stiffened slightly, then whispered to Noelle,