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Chapter 591

Author: Jean Song
When Noelle caught sight of the woman's face, her eyes widened slightly. Without a second thought, she pulled Rosie behind her.

The woman couldn't help but laugh at the gesture. "Do you really have to be so dramatic? For a second there, I thought you might've forgotten who I am."

Forgotten who the woman was? Of course, Noelle hadn't forgotten! How could she?

In fact, Noelle remembered all too clearly how it felt when Jean sliced her face open with a knife, and it had taken years for the scar it left on her cheek to fade.

And now, as Jean stood before her again, the same sharp pain—along with the terror she'd felt back then—came rushing back.

Noelle's grip on Rosie's hand tightened instinctively.

"Your daughter is quite adorable," Jean remarked with a smile, her gaze flickering to the child behind Noelle.

At the mention of Rosie, Noelle immediately frowned. Her shoulders, which had been slightly hunched, straightened as she stared firmly at Jean.

Jean's smile deepened when she s
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  • The Sway and Slide of Love   Chapter 593

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