To Noelle's surprise, Hendrix didn't show up the next day.
However, the team of medical experts he had promised arrived promptly. They held a meeting with Rosie's current doctors and ultimately decided to proceed with the surgery.
As Rosie's mother, Noelle had already undergone a compatibility test, but she hadn't been a match. Now, they were waiting for Hendrix's results.
If his test also came back negative…
Noelle didn't dare to think further.
Hendrix didn't show up over the next two days as well. His absence made Noelle realize his intentions. He had arranged for the doctors and agreed to a compatibility test solely out of a sense of paternal responsibility. It had nothing to do with anything else.
Honestly speaking, realizing this brought her a sense of relief.
After all, a few days ago, Seline had mentioned that children were a bond between parents. And because of Rosie, there might be a chance for something to change between Noelle and Hendrix.
When Noelle heard this, her first reaction had been fear—yes, fear.
After all, it was said painful memories were the most deeply ingrained. So, every time she thought of Hendrix, she would feel a physical ache in her heart and throughout her body. It was a visceral reaction, something she couldn't overcome or immunize herself against.
At the time, she didn't respond to Seline's comment. But now, she no longer had to worry about that.
On the fourth day of Rosie's rehospitalization, someone unexpected arrived at the hospital—Dylan.
It has been a long time since Noelle had seen him. The last time was probably at one of her book signings.
Dylan had been there as a guest, as he held some shares in the publishing house she was collaborating with. The two hadn't interacted much during the event, treating it purely as work. They didn't even share a meal afterward.
Later, the next time Noelle heard about him, he had left his position as a university professor and entered the business world.
Comments
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...