The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 613

"Thank you," Noelle said as she took the invoice from the mover. While confirming and signing the document, she added, "I was going to ask my husband to grab you guys some energy drinks when he got back, but he couldn't make it back in time. Here. Take this cash and get some yourselves."

"You're too kind, but we can't possibly take this." The movers initially refused but eventually relented.

After they left, Noelle immediately placed a pair of men's shoes by the door and hung a few men's clothes on the balcony.

"Mommy, are we going to live here from now on?" Rosie asked.

"That's right, sweetheart."

"What about our old apartment?"

"I gave it back to the landlord. This is our new home now."

"Then, will I still get to see Marco and the rest of my friends?"

"Of course. This place is close to our old place, and you'll also get to see them when you go to kindergarten."

Hearing this, Rosie finally nodded in relief.

the whole day unpacking and didn't have time to cook dinner.

to the new environment made it harder for Rosie to fall asleep that night. She tossed

about to get up and take care of her own tasks when Rosie suddenly opened her

mean I will never see him

are you talking about?"

didn't answer. She simply closed her eyes and went

after a moment, it dawned on her

by then, Rosie's eyes were closed again, and

didn't disturb her further and simply turned to leave. She still hadn't finished the book illustration she had been commissioned to do. She turned on her computer and stared at the characters on the screen for a

the quiet of the night, the sound was especially jarring, causing Noelle to jump up in fright. Then, she started to

mind, searching for any mistakes she might have overlooked. But she had always made a habit of

items around the apartmet

was no way those people could have noticed

easy way out

call

through her mind, the knocking came again. The soft, rhythmic sound felt like a

if the person on the other side of the door could read her mind, he