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

brought Noelle here today not just to wish 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

longer has parents to care for her. If she were your daughter, how would you feel seeing her like

No one answered her.

say anything more, either. She simply took a step

is done. There's nothing I can give except for my condolences. Seline

Even when serving Ophelia in Freeman Manor, she had kept her head held up high. Noelle had never seen her yield

Marshall. Her words sounded like a statement, but they felt more like a plea.

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

to do.

took her by

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