Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)

Chapter 507

Before Ava could come out of the bathroom, there was a knock on the door. Frank did not continue

speaking and went to open the door.

Outside the door, Joseph handed over a cup of warm water with honey and instructed, “Let Baby Ava

drink it. Don’t let her walk barefoot on the ground. If you have the time, look up on the internet what to

do.”

Frank took the hot beverage from him and replied, “Okay.”

Joseph politely withdrew and went to the parlor, where the parents of the Turner family and the Roberts

family were chatting and playing chess.

After a while, Ava came out. Her small hands were still tidying up her clothes. “I think I heard my

brother’s voice just now.”

Frank placed the warm water with honey on the bedside table and went to help the little girl. He asked,

“Yes. Are you feeling okay? Drink this cup of warm water with honey first.”

Ava sat down by the bed, picked up the cup, and drank it. Frank went to the dressing room.

“Frank, what are you looking for?” Ava was puzzled because she was wearing pajamas. Frank had

also taken a shower before he went out. His pajamas were still on the bed.

The room was heated, so there was no need to wear thick clothes. It felt like spring in here. The entire

villa was maintained at that temperature.

Just as Ava was feeling puzzled, Frank took out a set of pajamas and handed them to Ava. “Change

out of your nightdress and change into this. Don’t catch a cold.”

Although he did not have a deep understanding of this area, he knew that she needed to keep warm.

“Be good, Baby Ava. If you catch a cold, you won’t be able to go anywhere.”

“Alright. You take the cup. I’m going to change.” Ava obediently handed the cup to Frank. She picked

up the pajama pants and

put them on. Frank walked out of the room. Actually, Ava was no longer shy. She could change her

clothes while the lights were on.

After such a long time with him, she had become inured to it.

Outside the door, Frank waited for the little girl to come out. He held the cup in one hand and leaned

against the door. Naturally, he thought that she would still be shy and not like to change her clothes

while the lights were on.

The door opened. Ava wanted to say that she was no longer shy, but in the end, she leaned close to

Frank’s ear and said, “You can help me change next time.”

After saying that, she leaned back and smiled. She even winked playfully. Frank’s eyes darkened, but

there was nothing he could do. He sighed helplessly and could only hold the little girl’s hand as they

went downstairs. “Let’s go. Let’s go to the parlor to take a look.”

After successfully teasing him, Ava’s face was filled with pride. “Alright.”

At the Yamin family’s residence, when Christina received Joseph’s message, she was already prepared

to be interrogated by

her mother.

She immediately turned on her computer to work overtime.

She had planned everything down to the second. Not long after Christina turned on her computer,

Angie knocked on her door. “Come in.”

When Angie came in, Christina was still busy typing away on the keyboard. She looked very serious

and raised her head slightly. “Mom, what’s the matter?”

Angie pulled out a small chair and sat down. “Christina, is your foreign friend really not in Athana? I

think I saw him today.”

Saw him?

It couldn’t be such a coincidence, right? Christina told herself to calm down and not panic.

At the same time, Christina also knew that the deception with Joseph could not last long. Athana was

not that big but there were some things that would happen the more one didn’t want it to happen. She

chose to continue by semi-lying. “Yes, he is here. He arrived in the afternoon. He told me but I was

busy today, so I didn’t go out.”

Then, she pretended to be surprised and said, “Mom, where did you see him?”

Angie carefully observed her daughter’s eyes, wanting to see if she was telling the truth. “At the

supermarket. He’s with the Roberts family’s son.”

Her gaze never left her daughter’s face.

Christina was silent. Why was it so coincidental? Forget it. She would just make up something as she

went along.

“With Frank? He didn’t tell me that. Mom, you don’t have to look at me like that. We’re not in a

relationship yet. I can’t be rude and ask him about all his social interactions.”

Afraid that her mother would call Frank’s mother directly to give her a heads-up, she said, “Also, don’t

call Frank or Grace. It’s

very rude to ask around.”

Angie said, “Am I that gossipy? It’s all because you’re always hiding it. If you were to tell the truth,

would I keep an eye on you every day?”

“Mom, I’m telling you everything I know now. I’ve said everything I can. Also, every time I go out, I

report truthfully to you. If that is not enough for you, just sit beside us the next time I’m out with him.”

Angie glared at her daughter. “You’re not serious at all. Alright. Since he is here in Athana, you can

hang out with him and try to get along. Don’t keep looking at the computer for no reason.”

“Alright. We’ll have to see if he’s free.”

Angie did not leave the room. She remained in the chair and asked with concern, “Christina, what is the

young man’s job? He can’t not have a proper job. He doesn’t have to be very rich, but he has to have a

proper job. We can’t accept someone who can’t be helped.”

Nowadays, there were too many good-looking people who relied on their looks to make a living. Some

of them did not even have any morals or ethics. Angie did not fancy those people.

Christina put down her computer and prepared to be interrogated by her mother. “Mom, he’s a

university professor. He has a proper job.” Well, at least that should be it. He did not deny it when she

asked him on the mountain last time.

Forget it, even if it wasn’t, it had to be. She couldn’t just randomly mention a profession, right?

A university professor seemed to be quite cultured. However, what business could this profession have

with the Roberts family? He couldn’t be the fiancée’s university teacher, right?

The question rose in Angie’s mind. Astute as she was, she did not say it out loud. “Well, you rest early.

Did you ask Chris to learn about the company’s business?”

“Well, didn’t you urge me to fall in love? I have to find someone to be Dad’s substitute. Who else can I

count on in the family other than Chris?” Besides, it was the brat’s burden anyway.

Angie nodded in agreement. Forget about Stella. She didn’t have much hope for that girl. All Stella

needed to do was go to work properly.

After the conversation ended, it was time for Angie to clear up the doubts she had. She walked out of

her daughter’s room and returned to the master bedroom.

She took out her phone and called Grace. The call was not picked up immediately. Instead, it rang for a

long time before it was picked up. “Grace, what are you busy with?’

Grace picked up the phone. “Why are you free to call me today?”

Angie smiled and said, “I’m just afraid that you’ll be busy. William keeps calling Charlie to show off that

his future daughter-in-law is in Athana. He’s so smug. I’m just afraid of disturbing you.”

Grace shook her head in exasperation. “He’s like this. If he doesn’t show off to Charlie, he won’t be

able to live.”

Angie took no time to change the topic. “By the way, Grace, I saw Frank with a university professor. Is

he a guest of your family? The child is especially sensible. He looks aloof but is enthusiastic. I bought

something and he insisted on helping me bring it to the parking lot.”

University professor and guest. These two words made Grace frown. She quickly thought about it.

Since guests wère mentioned, there was only the Turner family. The only people who went out at night

were Joseph and Frank. How could a university professor be linked to Joseph?

Did Joseph have a sideline? Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Grace asked, “Did you see Frank at the supermarket at night?”

“Yes, that’s right. Frank really dotes on his fiancée. He came out so late at night to buy sanitary pads.”

Angie praised Frank again.

There was no doubt about it. The university professor was Joseph. She roughly guessed what Angie

wanted to ask. Grace smiled. “He went out with his future brother-in-law tonight.”

How smart was Grace? Although Angie did not inquire much, she had actually asked a lot of questions.

She was probably here to ask about Christina and Joseph.

“Frank’s future brother-in-law?”

A surprised shriek came from the phone. Grace subconsciously moved the phone a few inches away

from her ear. When Angie calmed down, she put the phone to her ear again. “Yes, he is my future

daughter-in-law’s brother.”

It would have been better if she hadn’t asked. Since Angie had, the deception had been revealed. As

expected, Christina was

hiding something from her. Angie continued, “Christina even said that you treated her to a meal

together yesterday.”

Grace followed the topic and said, “Yes. Christina won the game of golf with us, so we had a meal

together.”

Without waiting for Angie to speak, Grace invited, “Come over to visit if you have nothing to do in the

next month.”

“Alright, alright. I’ll hang up first.” Angie, who understood the situation now, hung up the phone

anxiously. Yesterday, her daughter clearly did not mention anything about the brother. She had

neglected to mention the most important person.

Grace replied calmly, “Sure, okay.”

Emma, who had been sitting beside Grace, naturally heard it and guessed what had happened. She

said gently, “Was she asking about Joseph?”

Grace made a guess. “She probably doesn’t know that Joseph belongs to our family. Christina probably

didn’t say anything when she went home.”

Emma nodded. She could think of it. Otherwise, Angie wouldn’t be so surprised that Emma could hear

it even from the side. It was enough to tell that Angie had no idea at all.

The next morning, a black car stopped at the entrance of the Roberts family’s villa.

A couple got out of the car with bags in their hands. The man was wearing a navy blue coat, and the

woman was wearing a coffee-colored coat. The two of them walked arm in arm towards the villa.

The living room was already occupied by the parents of the Roberts family and the Turner family, They

were reading newspapers, reading books, and various information. They each had their own matters

and did not disturb each other. It was

harmonious.

The sound at the door made the four people on the couch turn their heads at the same time and look at

the two people who came in. When William saw the person who came in, he hurriedly stood up to

welcome him./Charlie, why didn’t you say anything in advance before you came? Fortunately, we didn’t

go out. Don’t tell me you installed a surveillance camera in my

house.”

Charlie thought to himself, “I’m just accompanying my wife on a surprise visit.”

When he saw the two unfamiliar faces in the living room, Charlie nodded and greeted them.

When Charlie woke up in the morning, his wife hurriedly dragged him to the Roberts family. He was not

mentally prepared at all. She did not even let him call William.

Charlie placed the Christmas gifts on the ground. “I came to see you as soon as I could.” They were

mainly here to see William’s in-law’s son.

Grace did not expect Angie to come knocking on their door without a word in advance. When it came to

speed, she really had to give it to Angie.

William was about to say something, but he was stopped by Grace’s gaze. William swallowed back the

words he wanted to say about Joseph and began to entertain them. He teased, “Don’t just stand there.

There’s no need to pretend to be polite. Sit down. I’m really not used to you showing up with presents.”

Charlie said, “If I don’t give you something during Christmas, I’m afraid you’ll remember it for the rest of

your life.”

“Am I that kind of person?” William laughed.

Charlie thought, “It would be strange if you weren’t. You will probably harp about it each time you see

me.”

Grace made the introductions. “These are my future daughter-in-law’s parents. These are Christina’s

parents.”