The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 651

Noelle stood there without saying a word.

"You don't need to feel burdened," Beatrice said. "He just wants to do something for the person he loves."

Noelle lowered her eyes and remained silent.

After a brief pause, Beatrice added, "Now then, you should have your breakfast first. After that, I'll take you somewhere."

Noelle hadn't expected Beatrice to bring her to the Swift residence. She still remembered the last time she was here. Back then, she had made a promise to Marla. She had said she would repay Seline for the kindness she had shown Rosie. And yet, even until now, she did no such thing.

Just this morning, because of the rosary Hendrix had given her and because of the cautious way Rosie had looked at her, Noelle had even tried to convince herself to forget her promise.

But now, how could she forget? Marla would surely think of her as a despicable liar. After all, she had already promised her.

"Let's go."

of her thoughts. Noelle blinked, staring at

hand and led her inside. It was clear she

treat her the same way they

her teeth at

Marla's expression darkened. "What's the point of wishing

genuinely came to offer you our holiday blessings," Beatrice interrupted. "And

what? Beatrice,

you were up to no good! Hendrix keeps bothering us, and now, you're here

just because of

Kon

told you that we mean no harm. Please don't get worked up." Beatrice quickly stepped forward and

wasn't your child who died! If it were your son, could you still talk to me so calmly? You can drop your act in

What did you promise me before? You swore you'd make up for

act would move us? Well, let me tell