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 with work? You should head

Hendrix

at the moment. But when Noelle was tucking her in that night, she suddenly asked, "Mommy, are you really mad at

question caught Noelle off guard. Then, she smiled

You're

were, you would've

come up with a suitable reply to

end, she just ruffled Rosie's hair and said,

grown-up stuff. Now, go

"Okay, Mommy," Rosie said,

her eyes. But then, she suddenly remembered something and added, "Don't worry, Mommy. No matter what happens, I'll always be

heart. With a

finally close her eyes again, content and at

a while longer to make sure

to Rosie's room, she noticed Beatrice

enough, as soon as Noelle closed the door, Beatrice

Noelle nodded.