The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 703

Rosie even sounded a little gleeful, to be honest. Wasn't it said that daughters were supposed to be their parents' little angels? So, what did that make her?

Hendrix remained standing where he was, his brows slowly furrowing.

Noelle stayed locked in her room until dinnertime. She didn't say much, remaining silent throughout the meal. In fact, she didn't even spare him a glance.

After dinner, Hendrix finally found a chance to ask her, "Will you come back with me later?"

"No," Noelle replied without even needing to think about it.

Hendrix couldn't help but frown. He reached out to take her hand, but Noelle brushed him off before he could.

Just as he was about to grab Noelle's shoulder, Beatrice said, "Hendrix, why don't you go back first?"

Hendrix turned around and said in a low voice, "Mom."

But Beatrice acted as if she hadn't heard him. Instead, she said to Noelle, "Since tomorrow's the weekend and Rosie doesn't have school, why don't the two of you stay here for a couple of days?"

Hendrix. "Aren't you busy

like that, Hendrix was chased

didn't seem too fond of him at the moment. But when Noelle was tucking her in that night, she suddenly asked, "Mommy, are you really mad at

caught Noelle off guard. Then,

nodded knowingly. "I knew it. You're not really mad at him."

would've taken me back

come up with a suitable reply

the end, she just ruffled Rosie's hair and said, "Kids shouldn't worry

grown-up stuff. Now, go to

"Okay, Mommy," Rosie said,

and added, "Don't worry, Mommy. No

words warmed Noelle's heart. With a grateful

her eyes again, content and

make sure she was sound asleep before quietly leaving the

room, she noticed Beatrice

the door,

Noelle nodded.