The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 652

Noelle wanted to step forward, but Beatrice quickly shielded her and said, "I understand it must be painful for you to lose Seline. But ask yourselves this-was this really Noelle's fault?

"I've spoken to the other witnesses. They all said the weather was bad that day, and Noelle tried to stop Seline from taking Rosie up the mountain, but Seline refused to listen. I know this is hard to accept, but the truth is-Seline should take responsibility for her own actions."

"What are you saying? Are you implying that Seline deserved to die?" Marla immediately became emotional.

Beatrice shook her head. "That's not what I meant. Seline was young, and anyone would feel sorry for her. But what did Noelle do wrong? It wasn't her idea to take Rosie up to the ski resort. In fact, she tried to stop Seline.

"And when the avalanche happened, she was even prepared to go up the mountain alone to search for them. She did everything she could, so what more do you want from her? Do you really want her to pay for Seline's life with her own life? Even if she did that, would that bring Seline back?"

Beatrice spoke slowly, every word of hers clear and deliberate.

expression froze. Marshall also

you a Merry Christmas but also to clarify these matters. You don't live with her, so you don't know what kind of torment she's been through. But I can tell you with certainty that her grief and guilt are

her. If she were your daughter,

No one answered her.

either. She simply took a step back and bowed her

condolences. Seline is gone,

had always been cold and proud. Even when serving Ophelia in Freeman Manor, she had kept her head held up high.

but they felt more like a plea. Especially when Beatrice said Noelle no longer had parents to care for her,

Not for any particular reason-shez was just at a complete loss. She didn't know how to react.

to do.

took her by

like a puppet on strings. It wasn't until they were in