The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 793

Hendrix had rushed back because Rosie was crying-loudly and heartbreakingly so. Since the day he first met her, this was the first time he had ever seen her cry like this.

Earlier, Rosie had been overjoyed to see Noelle, clinging to her and refusing to let go.

But now, Noelle stood beside her, completely at a loss.

Hendrix took one look and immediately knew what was going on. He crouched in front of Rosie. "Don't cry."

Rosie glanced at him, only to wail even harder.

Hendrix frowned and turned to Noelle. "Did you say something to her?"

"Not much." Noelle twisted the hem of her shirt. "She mentioned her birthday is coming up, and I said I forgot."

Of course. Hendrix wasn't surprised. He grabbed a tissue, wiped Rosie's tears, and picked her up.

Noelle moved to follow, but Hendrix quickly turned his head around and said, "Go back to your room first. I'll come find you later."

Noelle stopped in her tracks, her eyes lingering on them until Hendrix shut Rosie's bedroom door behind him.

but her breath still hitched in little hiccups. It was as if all the emotions she'd bottled

and carefully cleaned her face with his good hand. Then, he said, "I told you before, didn't I? Your mom has forgotten

was unmistakable. It was as if she was silently asking,

tried his best to come up with something. "This is my first

stared at him

"At least

Didn't she

say before that as

right? mattered?" Hendrix said he

home, nothing e

to remember

his head. "I'm not sure, either." Rosie fell

feels terrible. If you don't try to understand her and instead blame her, she'll feel even worse,"

Rosie remained silent.

things about you, but

her

as before.