Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

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?

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.”