The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 655

Rosie didn't answer.

"Are you not happy here?" Noelle asked.

Rosie shook her head, then nodded.

"I think you're not happy, Mommy," she said. "You don't smile at me as much as before. I want you to be like you used to be."

Noelle fell silent. Her hand, which had been gently stroking Rosie, froze in place.

While they were talking, a household staff had been standing nearby. Noticing Noelle's change in mood, she quickly stepped forward and said to Rosie, "Ms. Rosie, didn't you say you wanted to draw earlier? How about we do it together now?"

Rosie didn't answer. She just bit her lip and looked at Noelle.

After quickly taking a deep breath, Noelle forced a smile and said, "When we get the chance, I'll take you back to Stormridge for a visit, okay?"

eyes lit up instantly.

this, Noelle felt her chest tighten. After a moment, she nodded and said,

that she simply let the household staff take her

where she was. Even though Hendrix had gone out

went, they were always nearby. Sometimes, if Noelle spent too long in the bathroom, they would even knock and ask if she was okay. Only after hearing her response would they feel reassured and

Noelle sat alone

Rosie with her food,

slowly shook

just find it strange. I haven't heard anything happening

She simply ate her food quietly with her head lowered. Her appetite still wasn't that great,

she spent some time reading with Rosie. But Noelle wasn't much of a talker, so she

picture book and only asked Noelle what was happening in the story when

plushie If she wasn't sleepy yet, she would hug her plushie and stare blankly at Noelle.