The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 664

Running into Ruth was the last thing Noelle expected. If Rosie hadn't suddenly spiked a fever at school, forcing her to rush over, she wouldn't have run into her at all.

Because of Rosie's past health issues, Noelle was always on edge whenever she got sick. Thankfully, the doctor reassured her that it was just a common cold and nothing serious. Only then did Noelle finally relax.

Then, almost immediately, she received a call from Ruth, inviting her out for a meal.

Noelle frowned. After all, she and Ruth were hardly on terms where they could casually dine together.

But Ruth seemed oblivious to the fact. She quickly added, "I was in the wrong before. I know that now. But it was all because I was deceived by Sandra. It wasn't only until later that I realized I really owed you an apology. So, I wanted to meet and formally apologize to you."

Even though Ruth sounded sincere, Noelle couldn't help but smirk.

"That won't be necessary," she finally said. "I've been very busy lately."

"It's just a meal. It won't take much time," Ruth insisted. "Or do you hate me so much that you won't even have a meal with me?"

"You're overthinking it," Noelle replied. "I don't hate you that much, but I also don't see a reason to have a meal with you. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

With that, Noelle ended the call.

Ruth didn't call back.

When she woke up the next morning, she felt heavy-headed and sore all over. Rosie, on the other hand, was mostly better and even pointed at Hendrix, asking why he was in her bed.

Hendrix handed the thermometer to Noelle as he replied, "I need to take care of Mommy."

Rosie, realizing she had passed her cold to Noelle, instantly deflated. Then, she looked at Noelle cautiously. "I'm sorry, Mommy. It's my fault you got sick."

"I'm fine." Noelle quickly shook her head, then glanced at Hendrix. The way she was looking at him was clearly telling him that he shouldn't have squeezed in with them last night.

If he hadn't taken up space, Noelle wouldn't have had to stay so close to Rosie. And she was also convinced that her soreness was due to being sandwiched between the two of them all night.