The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 697

Marshall quickly nodded and answered, "I'm fine."

Noelle then turned to Marla. "I'm sorry. I just found out about this. You-"

"The doctor said he's fine," Marla replied calmly. "And Dylan was here last night, so nothing serious happened."

"I didn't do much. It's mainly because Mr. Swift is strong enough to pull through. But the doctor said you need more rest and can't overwork yourself you have to remember that."

"Exactly," Marla immediately chimed in, agreeing with Dylan. "I've said it before— just let others handle the company. We're not young anymore. What's the point of making so much money? It's not like we can take it with us when we die, nor do we have anyone to "

Marla suddenly trailed off. Then, she slowly turned to look at Noelle.

Noelle stood there, her already uneasy hands clenched even tighter.

Just as the atmosphere was about to freeze, Dylan quickly said, "I should head back now."

all night. Go home and get some rest.

kind. But like I said, it's the least I

grown so close to the Swift family. At the moment, every look they gave him was filled with trust and

the fact that

walk me out?" Dylan

she realize that Marla insisted on seeing Dylan off. So,

with pleading eyes,

parting words with Marshall, Dylan finally stepped out of

blame Mr.

looked

He smiled and continued,

Mrs. Swift's

pressed her lips together before

had never intended to blame

response seemed to catch Dylan off guard. He fell silent for a moment, as if unsure how