The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 616

Stormridge did get snow, but due to its geography and climate, it was only light snow—nothing like the heavy snowfall and snowman-building conditions Rosie had been dreaming of.

Last year, Seline had offered to take Rosie abroad to see real snow, but she was still too young then, so Noelle had declined without much thought.

But this time was different. Now that Rosie was older and had her own opinions, the moment Seline brought it up, Rosie immediately agreed. Then, as if suddenly remembering Noelle's say in the matter, she turned to look at her with big, sad puppy eyes.

"Mommy, we're going, right?"

With her looking like that, even if Noelle wanted to refuse, she couldn't bring herself to say no. In the end, she just nodded and said, "Okay. We'll go."

"Yes!" Rosie cheered, practically bouncing in excitement before turning to Seline to ask about the departure date. She even brought out her piggy bank, insisting she wanted to buy her own gloves and hat.

Seline had originally planned for them to leave by the end of the month, but her schedule got packed. And by the time they actually left, it was nearly New Year's Day. That was the coldest time of the year in Halbort, with the entire city blanketed in heavy snow.

to handle the cold well, Noelle almost backed out at the

good!" Rosie pleaded

Even the driver commented that it was the best weather Halbort had seen all month. The sun was warm,

coats and yellow corn hung by the doors were iconic features of the city. Noelle had only seen them

staying in this area. Seline had booked them a room at

her promise to take Rosie skiing, she was swamped with back-to-back meetings all

either. So every day, she just took Rosie nearby to build snowmen. Luckily, that alone was enough

also had a hot spring, and since it was winter break, there were quite a few people there on vacation. Rosie quickly made a new friend, who was two or three years older than her

boy adored Rosie, calling her "Rosie

his own younger brother!" his mother complained to Noelle. "But look at him

help

eyes, though not