The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 660

Noelle stood still, her eyes filled with surprise and confusion as she looked at Marla. It seemed she didn't fully understand the meaning behind Marla's words.

After a moment of eye contact, Marla looked away. "What Beatrice said last time was right. Seline's death really wasn't your fault. We're sorry for taking our anger out on you before. I hope you can forgive me.

"After all, Seline was my only daughter. I raised her with so much care, and now, she's just gone like this. Before she died, she didn't even have a chance to leave me a single word. I just can't accept it."

Marla had intended to speak calmly to Noelle, but now, she couldn't hold back her emotions.

Noelle's eyes quickly reddened. She bit her lip slowly, and after a moment, she finally found her voice.

"I'm sorry. I'm really, really sorry," she said with a slight bow. "And I've always wanted to thank you and to thank Seline for saving Rosie. I know I can't repay or make up for it. No matter what I do, Seline's not coming back. But-"

Before she could finish, Marla suddenly took her hand.

Noelle looked at the hand that had once been delicate and well-cared for, now rough and aged. She paused, then slowly raised her hand.

"Then, go on living," Marla said. "Just like Beatrice said that day-go on living for yourself and for Seline, too."

...

soon as Hendrix entered the villa, he asked the household

expression was grim, his

was startled by his

"I think she

Hendrix headed

room. A few potted plants were there, most likely transplanted at Beatrice's request, though Hendrix had

was that, given the time of year, they should have at least started budding. But instead, there was nothing but a few bare, lonely

serious that Hendrix, who had been striding

sensing his presence,

"You're back," she said.

she shouldn't be this calm if she had gone to the cemetery and run into

him more. After all, he hadn't

time he thought

observing her, Noelle asked him, "Do