Chapter 473
In the hospital room, Noelle’s gentle voice filled the air. “Look. This is Bobby, and he’s playing soccer with Carrie.
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Despite the obvious exhaustion on her face, her eyes remained soft as she looked at Rosie. There was even a faint smile lingering on her lips.
Rosie was engrossed in a picture book. She had lost some weight, making her large eyes appear even bigger. Coupled with her pale skin, she looked almost like a porcelain doll.
She quickly looked up when she heard a sound. The moment she saw Seline, she greeted her excitedly, “Seline!”
If this were before, Seline would have responded with equal enthusiasm. But today, Hendrix’s reaction had left her deeply unsettled.
Noelle had shared bits and pieces of what had happened back then with her. When she left Hendrix, everyone had assumed she saw him as a sinking ship and jumped at the chance to escape.
Thus, Seline found it understandable that Hendrix would resent Noelle. But no matter what, Rosie was his child- his own flesh and blood! How could he be so cold–hearted?
Seline’s mind raced as she thought about everything Rosie had been through and everything Noelle had endured during childbirth and postpartum. If it hadn’t been for her support, Noelle might have completely broken down.
Did Hendrix not know about any of this? Or did he simply not care? And now, even as Rosie faced such a crisis, he couldn’t be bothered to lift a finger?
“Seline!” Rosie called cheerfully again.
It was only then that Seline snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her in a daze.
While Rosie simply looked puzzled, Noelle’s expression had grown serious.
Seline knew what she was worried about and quickly forced a smile before changing the subject. “What are you reading? I don’t think I’ve seen this book before. Can you tell me about it, Rosie?”
Rosie’s attention was easily diverted.
Even though Noelle still looked concerned, she didn’t say anything to Seline out of fear of upsetting Rosie.
Finally, the moment Rosie fell asleep, Noelle turned to Seline immediately. “What’s wrong?”
Her voice was tense, and her eyes were locked onto Seline’s. “Did the doctors say something to you?”
“No. You’re overthinking things,” Seline denied it quickly, forcing a smile.
But her strained expression did little to reassure Noelle. If anything, her face grew paler.
In the end, Seline could only say, “No, don’t get me wrong. The doctors really didn’t say anything to me. I was just wondering whether you’ve called Hendrix yet.”
“No, I haven’t.”
“Maybe we should keep it that way?”
Noelle looked up at her.
“After all, we’re in Coppersville right now. It’s not that big of a city, and you know how influential he is. He’ll probably find out on his own. And when he does, he’ll naturally reach out to you. But if you contact him now,
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Sway and Slide of Love
Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...