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 staff, "Where

was grim, his

by his demeanor. After

another, one of them said, "I think she went to the

Hendrix headed straight

were there, most likely transplanted at Beatrice's request, though Hendrix had no

knew was that, given the time of year, they should have at least started budding.

who had been striding

as if suddenly sensing his presence, Noelle

"You're back," she said.

was off about Noelle. After all, she shouldn't be this calm if she had gone to the cemetery and run into Marla and

him more. After all, he hadn't

the last time he thought she

still observing her, Noelle asked him, "Do you know what