The Sway and Slide of Love

Rosie looked at Hendrix, then at Noelle.

Finally, she answered, "The carousel."

"Just the carousel? Have you tried the space tunnel? Or the pirate ship? What about the roller coaster? There's also a special stage show. Would you like to take photos and interact with the sea lions?"

Hendrix had experience in the amusement park business as well. Even though he had never personally spent much time at one, he was now rattling off various rides and activities with ease.

"You like Simba, right?" Hendrix suddenly remembered the lion plushie she had. "There's a stage show about that. I can take you to see it."

Though Noelle didn't want to think of him that way, at this moment, Hendrix seemed like a devil who was trying to tempt Rosie.noveldrama

And as her mother, Noelle could naturally sense Rosie's resolve wavering. Especially when the little girl heard about the stage show-her eyes lit up instantly.

It was something Rosie had always wanted to watch. But the last time they went to the amusement park, they had missed the show due to timing.

Not to mention, Rosie had never tried all the thrilling rides Hendrix mentioned because Noelle didn't like them. And not wanting to make her comfortable, Rosie had never brought them up.

But now...

Before Rosie could hesitate further, Hendrix added, "If you want to go, I'll take you. The stage show is really good. I'm sure you've never seen it before."

Only then did Rosie slowly turn to look at Noelle. Her pleading look was something Noelle couldn't refuse. And to be honest, Noelle still hoped that Rosie could get along with Hendrix.

Maybe true closeness was impossible, but at the very least, she didn't want Rosie to resist or fear him. So in the end, Noelle gave a small nod.

With her permission granted, Rosie finally looked at Hendrix and softly said, "Okay."

Hendrix smiled in satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Noelle quickly

remembered something and took out her phone to message Dylan. She had originally planned to meet

them, she had to cancel theioplans.

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"I'm really sorry. Please let me treat you to dinner another day, okay?"

Noelle was typing out the message as she followed behind Hendrix. But she forgot they were near the stairs, so before she could send the message, she suddenly stumbled.

Hendrix reacted quickly, grabbing her arm at once. Noelle bumped into his chest briefly before stepping back to regain her balance.

Hendrix glanced subtly at her phone screen before looking away. "Be careful."

Noelle found the way he was acting today a bit strange. After all, he had

been cold and even somewhat disdainful toward her recently. But with Rosie present, she didn't ask him anything about it. She simply thanked him quietly and put her phone away.

Hendrix didn't call for Levi. Instead, he personally drove them to the amusement park.

This was Rosie's first time riding in

his car. She couldn't help but feel excited at the thought of going to the amusement park. But every time she caught Hendrix's gaze in the rearview mirror, she quickly hid her smile and turned to look out the Window.

Hendrix slowly shifted his gaze to Noelle through the rearview mirror. She was

looking down at her phone, clearly messaging with someone.

The corners of Hendrix's mouth immediately drooped downward.