Hendrix had been staring at her. It wasn't until Noelle's words reached him that he snapped out of it and looked at her.
"Hadn't you always wanted to get her something?" Noelle asked. "Well, now's your chance."
"Would she want it?" Hendrix asked instead.
Noelle hesitated, then nodded. "I think so. Rosie's a simple child. She can tell who treats her well and who doesn't. She's not the type who holds grudges easily, so as long as you treat her well from the bottom of your heart, she'll accept you in no time."
Then, she looked at him and asked, "You do love her, don't you?"
Hendrix was clearly not used to expressing himself in such a straightforward manner. So, when Noelle finished speaking, he paused for a moment before slowly, yet solemnly, nodding.
Noelle smiled and said, "Then, she'll feel it."
"So, what should I buy?" Hendrix asked.
In the end, following Noelle's suggestion, Hendrix bought Rosie a brand-new set of paintbrushes and a collection of comic books.
When they arrived at Sienna Villa, Rosie was beyond excited. And when she realized Hendrix had also brought her a gift, she was momentarily stunned. She then turned to Noelle to seek her approval.
When she saw Noelle smile, she bit her lip. Then, she whispered a soft "thank you" and took the gifts.
Noelle understood Rosie well. She knew this was a sign that Rosie was beginning to accept Hendrix.
Soon, Beatrice walked up to Noelle. In her eyes, Noelle saw pity and relief.
Beatrice didn't say much. She just slowly walked up to Noelle and gave her a hug while gently patting her back.
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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...