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.

wouldn't be able to handle the cold well, Noelle almost backed out at the last minute. But Rosie kept insisting she'd be

I promise I'll be good!" Rosie pleaded pitifully. Hearing that,

the weather was surprisingly nice. Even the driver commented that it was the best weather Halbort had seen

doors were iconic features of the city. Noelle had only seen them in photos and paintings before, but now that they were right in front of her, she found them quite

Seline had booked

was there for an inspection, so despite her promise to take Rosie skiing, she was swamped

be free. The only problem was she didn't know how to ski, either. So every day, she just took Rosie nearby to build

Rosie quickly made a new friend, who was two or

calling her "Rosie Posie"

his mother complained to Noelle. "But look at him fawning over your daughter like

couldn't help but

your daughter's really pretty! She has your eyes, though not your cheekbones. Her father