Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

While Rose was hospitalized, Grace went to the base three times a day. Ava and Frank also went to the base every day with their children until Rose was discharged.

After Rose was discharged from the hospital, Grace would go to the Landor family after the twins fell asleep, and then rush back to the Roberts family when the children were about to wake up. At night, she would go with William again.

Rose's second child was named Kade Landor. The meaning of Kade was to be reminded of their roots and just how far they had come. Rose was looking forward to having a daughter next.

Kade's personality was like Edward's. He was a good baby. He basically just ate and slept. When he was hungry, he would babble, but after he was fed, he would fall asleep. It was easy to take care of him.

A few months later, good news cfrom the Yamin family. Leia was pregnant. This surprise made the Yamin family busy.

After Leia becpregnant, Angie did not even sleep in. She woke up early and monitored the cook as they made nutritious food for Leia. Every day, she downloaded different apps and asked the cook to learn how to make the dishes she found on them.

On this day, Leia woke up and Chris prepared to go to work. As soon as the door opened, Angie was already standing downstairs waiting to help her.

Leia walked to the stairs and saw her mother-in-law's nervous posture. She smiled and felt warm in her heart.

Angie walked up the stairs to help her. Leia reached out and placed her hand in her mother-in-law's, and then Angie carefully helped Leia down the stairs. Chris slowly cout of the room, which caused him to be glared at by Angie.

Chris, who was just going down the first step of the stairs, was stunned and speechless.

Angie was dissatisfied with his son, who was still standing on the stairs. "Leia is pregnant now. Can't you take care of her? Why are you so slow?" After saying that, she ignored her son and did not care about his reaction. "Leia, cand see if you like the soup | asked the cook to make today. If you don't, I'll get them to make a different one tomorrow." Leia was helped to the kitchen. On the table was soup. In one bowl, there was soup and a few wolfberries as garnish. As for what was in the other bowl, it was hard to explain. It was black chicken, and from the looks of it, it looked quite dry.

Leia sat down on the chair and took a sip from the spoon. The soup was delicious and fresh. It was neither salty nor greasy. "Thank you, Angie. It's delicious." Hearing her daughter-in-law say that it was good, Angie was relieved. She was thinking about what soup to make tomorrow.

Leia could not bear to see her mother-in-law working so hard every day. "Angie, you don't have to wake up at the stas us every day. I've just gotten pregnant. My results from my physical examination are quite good. | don't feel tired either, so don't worry. Besides, there's still a professional doctor." Angie brought the bowl of dry black chicken to his son and said in disdain, "He's from the breast and endocrine department, not the gynecology department. Why didn't you study gynecology back then? Look at Sherri. She's doing so well." Chris didn't know what to say. According to his mother, now that his wife was pregnant, he had to study gynecology. If Stella went crazy one day, would he have to study psychiatry? Seeing that her son did not respond, Angie continued, "You have to pay attention to Leia at all times, regardless of whether it's in the beginning or the later stages of her pregnancy. Do you hear me?" Chris' shoulder was heavily patted. "Got it. I'll send Leia to the company later." Charlie, who had been silent, said, "I don't blyour mother for criticizing you. What do you mean by sending her later? Leia, Chris will pick you up to and from work. You don't have to work overteither. If there's a lot of work, ask Stella to help you, and if you feel tired, just stay at home. I'm still strong." Leia was very touched and tears welled up in her eyes. It was said that it was not easy to marry into a wealthy family. There were either problems or dissatisfaction, but she had married well. On the contrary, Chris' status was inferior to hers. "I got it, Charlie. I'll take care of myself." As soon as Stella cdown the stairs, she heard that her father was going to give her more work. She walked toward the dining room and smiled. "Good morning, Leia. If you have anything that you can't handle, just orderaround. I'm free. It's good forto take care of those three interns. Don't tire yourself out." Leia smiled. "Got it. | won't let you stay idle." Angie was very satisfied with her daughter's actions. Stella was usually sloppy, but she was reliable at critical moments.

After breakfast, Chris carefully helped his wife into the car under his mother's gaze. He bent down and closed the door very gently. Then, he got into the driver's seat and started the car. In the rearview mirror, he could still see his mother standing at the door.

The speed of the car was 25 miles per hour. Seeing this, Leia smiled. "Chris, it's been hard on you. Why don't we go 50 miles per hour?" Chris felt that his mouth was filled with the taste of black chicken. It did not taste good, but it would have been a waste not to eat it. Fortunately, Leia's soup was delicious. "We can only do 40 miles per hour at most. It's not safe to go too fast. I'll pick you up after work. If you're not feeling well, calland I'll pick you up." Leia leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. "Okay." Chris, who had been kissed, was overjoyed. He smiled. Eating black chicken could even get him sbenefits from his wife.

50 minutes later, the car arrived at Yamin Group. Chris was about to unbuckle his seatbelt and send Leia in when he was stopped by her. She reached out and pressed his hand. "Don't sendoff. Otherwise, | feel like I'm going to give birth soon. I'm not that delicate. I'm leaving. Drive slowly and don't overtake cars." Chris nodded and watched Leia enter the company. He waited for Leia to text him that she reached the office before driving away.

As soon as Leia arrived at the company, Quinn called. Leia put the Bluetooth earbuds into her ear and continued her work. Stella was standing in front of Leia.

"Got it. I'll call Lena. | won't miss you out." Quinn replied, "That's more like it. I've successfully reserved this seat. Leia, congratulations. Do you feel very happy now?" The corners of Leia's mouth curled up. She was really happy. "I'm very happy, Quinn. Thank you for your pointers." Quinn said, "It's also because of fate. You like each other. Otherwise, you wouldn't have gotten together with him with just a few words from me. That's good. I'm hanging up. Take care. Don't work too hard." Leia said, "Got it." After hanging up, Stella brought a cup of hot water over. "Ms. March, have swater to moisten your throat." Leia took the cup and took a few sips. She placed the cup on the table and looked up to ask, "I heard from Mona that the three interns are not easy to manage. Two of them don't really listen to instructions." Stella stood in front of the desk holding the document that was signed by Leia in front of her chest. "Sigh. They just graduated from university. They think they're very capable because they have a good degree and are not willing to work hard. It's normal. Don't worry. | can take care of it." Leia nodded. "If you feel that these people are going overboard, you have the right to fire them. The company is hiring employees, not the crown prince. You're in charge of planning and they are in charge of implementation.

There's no need to keep those who can't execute and are picky. It's a waste of time. Put your energy into people who can be nurtured.” "Alright, | understand. Then I'll go out first, Ms. March. If you feel any discomfort, call me." "Okay, go ahead." After Stella closed the door, in order to reassure her parents, Leia told them about how well the Yamin family were treating her and told them not to worry. Julian and Daria still had a trace of worry in their bones. They were afraid that their daughter's status would be lower over time. They did not know that their daughter's status was higher than their son-in-law's. After listening, Daria asked her daughter to treat Chris well and said that he was a good man.

The next year, Leia gave birth to a son. During her confinement period, she lived in the marital hgiven by Joseph. Chris brought Julian and Daria over, and they took care of Leia with Angie.

Three months after Leia gave birth, Chris and Leia went abroad for their wedding. She wore a wedding dress, walked down the aisle in church, and exchanged rings with her husband. They only returned to Athana after their honeymoon abroad.

Chris was a person who did not like complicated things. Leia also liked simple things. The two of them tacitly decided to travel and get married. The Yamin family did not object as long as their son and daughter-in-law were happy.

Charlie carried the child in his arms and sent William messages smugly. [Isn't my grandson handsome?] William replied, [I prepared two gifts, but you can only take one. The other will have to be saved to generate interest.] Charlie was so angry that he didn't want to reply because William was bragging that he had twins for grandchildren. Charlie continued to play with his grandson.

"Cto Grandma. Mommy is going to work. She's working hard to help your father support this family. You can't make Mommy angry in the future, okay?" Angie hugged her grandson and kept lecturing him even though she did not know if he could understand her or not.

Charlie glanced at his wife who was playing with his grandson. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Why aren't you urging Stella to find a boyfriend?" Logically speaking, his wife's next target should be their younger daughter after her daughter-in-law had given birth.

However, for so long, his wife had never urged Stella to find a boyfriend. This made Charlie feel very strange.

Angie carried the child and sat down beside Charlie. She glanced at the clock on the wall and predicted that her daughter-in-law and daughter would be getting off work soon. She stared at her adorable grandson and said, "Who do you think can withstand Stella's personality? Do you think she can be a stay-at-hmother or go to work after giving birth?" Charlie had never thought of this, but he felt that it was unlikely after hearing what his wife said. His youngest daughter liked to be spoiled and liked freedom.

"Jayden, look at your grandfather's expression. Your grandfather doesn't even think it's realistic, yet he still asked me." Angie looked up and thought, 'Do you know what your daughter told me? I recall sneaking into her room and telling her not to go jogging. She promisedthat she would assist me, but in return, | have to promise her one thing.’ After recalling, Angie continued, "Your precious daughter toldthat her greatest wish in life was not to get married. She wants to sleep in before the age of 35 and travel the world after the age of 35. She wants to live a carefree life and does not want to be tied down by her family." "I had the sexpression as you when she told me, but later on, | slowly understood. It doesn't seem bad to see this girl smile every day. Christina is married and Joseph dotes on her. Chris is married to Leia and doted on by Leia. Stella is no big deal. The two of us will dote on her in the future. What do you think?" After a moment of silence, Charlie nodded. "Alright, if she's ever tired from being independent, she can stay at home. The Yamin family can afford it." Jayden fell asleep in Angie's arms. Angie placed him in the cradle and bent down to cover him with the blanket before standing up. "At that time, | also thought that she would change when she grew older. It's been so long, but | have never seen a boy by this girl's side. She sleeps until the sky is dark on the weekends. It's just like what this girl said. She just wants to sleep all day." Charlie heaved a sigh of relief and said helplessly, "Then let her be." Angie nodded.

At the end of the year, at Athana Airport.

Ava stood in the waiting hall of the airport to welcher good friend Alex. Frank held Ava's shoulder and waited with her. Both of them looked over the railings.

After a while, the short-haired Alex cout wearing a black down jacket and straight jeans. She was pulling a black suitcase. The suitcase was not big, but it was very old. Alex had been using this suitcase ever since she was a freshman until she finished her postgraduate studies.

Ava ran over excitedly to hug her friend whom she had not seen for a long time. The two of them were like children who had not seen each other for a long tas they skipped in circles. Frank quietly went to help carry her luggage. He smiled and said, "Alex, welcto Athana." Alex put her arm around Ava's shoulder and smiled brightly. "Thank you for pickingup. Just sendto the hotel." "That won't do. No matter what, you have to stay in my house today. Con! Don't you want to see those two little guys? They're very cute." Ava tempted Alex and shook her arm. She knew that Alex was afraid of disturbing others.

Frank could see the anticipation in Ava's eyes. "Stay at our place while you're looking for a job and a house. You can move out once you are steady on your feet. You're here at Athana alone. If you don't settle down, Ava will worry." Alex nodded and held her friend's arm intimately. "Alright, sorry to disturb you." Frank replied, "As long as Baby Ava is happy." Frank placed Alex's luggage in the trunk of the SUV. He opened the backseat door and let Ava and Alex climb in.

The two girls had not seen each other for so long, so they naturally wanted to sit together. Frank took the initiative to open the car door.

After the two of them got into the car, he got into the driver's seat and drove to the Roberts’ Villa. On the way, Ava kept chatting with Alex, constantly sharing Athana's fun and delicious places. She even said that she wanted to bring Alex to those places.

Seeing how happy Ava was, Frank was infected by her mood and he smiled as well.