The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 600

Noelle had already muted the group chat, but private messages kept popping up.

They were from the mothers she'd met in the apartment complex while taking Rosie out to play. They were all asking when Hendrix would arrive today. Some even said that if he wasn't coming, he should've given them a heads-up, since their kids had been looking forward to it all day.

Noelle stared at the messages blankly. Truthfully, she should've seen this coming from the moment Hendrix started this charade. Manipulating people and controlling them like puppets were the things he had always excelled at.

She had finally found some stability in this apartment complex, but now, he had ruined it. He certainly understood the saying, "Give someone an inch, and they'd take a mile", better than anyone.

And the money he spent on all those toys? It meant nothing to him. What he really wanted was to control people's minds and shatter Noelle's peace.

"Mommy! Mommy!"

Rosie's voice brought Noelle back to reality. She looked at Rosie.

"Is yours not good?" Rosie asked, eyeing her curiously.

Noelle glanced down at the food in her hand and shook her head slowly. "It's not that. I was just thinking about something. Go ahead and finish your food."

acting very weird today, Mommy," Rosie muttered but did as she was told. Noelle picked up her phone. She had been about to call Hendrix, but as if he had read her mind, his call came through first.

you in your apartment complex?" Hendrix asked. "Sorry. I'm busy today, so I won't be

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