The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 603

"Yeah, they've got four elderly parents and two kids to take care of. One of them got laid off, and the other had their salary cut. If they don't sell the house, they might not be able to make ends meet."

"True. That's why it's better to work for a big company. The benefits are good, and the job's more stable."

"Exactly."

"By the way, Noelle, that friend of yours runs a company, right? How's he doing these days?"

Noelle had been listening quietly for a while without chiming in, so when the conversation finally turned to her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of "I knew it!".

She almost wanted to laugh, but she held it in and instead asked, "What friend?"

"You know..."

"Rosie's dad!" someone quickly interjected, finding what they thought was an appropriate way of addressing Hendrix. But almost immediately, they seemed to regret it and cautiously added, "He is Rosie's dad, right?"

Noelle replied bluntly. "We've been

seemed like he was around quite a bit recently. Do you

even said it's no wonder Rosie is so pretty. How could she not be adorable

are no longer a

might sound like a simple correction, but there was a hint of warning in her tone. The sudden sharpness in her

to go home to

wait! Um... Could you let me know when your friend comes over next time? My husband has some things

Noelle didn't respond,

by then. When Noelle approached, Rosie immediately took

and chattered nonstop with Noelle on the way home.

true, but it's

"What does that mean?"

done with special

"What are special effects?"

"They are "

about to explain, Rosie