Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 404

Twenty minutes later, Rose finished her meditation, temporarily relaxing her mind. She felt light and

refreshed as if she had reached a new level of awareness.

Getting ready to play a popular song to lift her spirits, she walked barefoot to the small table on the

balcony with her phone in hand. The table was filled with snacks, and whenever her stock ran low,

Grace would make sure to replenish it.

It was not only punctual, but the snacks she brought were also Rose’s favorites.

Opening a bag of potato chips, she grabbed three slices and popped them into her mouth, savoring the

taste. As she was about to switch to a new song, a message suddenly appeared on her screen.

Her fingers acted a second faster than her brain, opening the message…

Rose read the message that Edward had sent. Her initial thought was that he had some questions for

her again.

It seemed like he was taking advantage of her as a free consultant.

Chewing the chips vigorously, she grabbed a handful and stuffed them into her mouth, almost as if the

chips were Edward himself, being pulverized by her teeth.

She took a tissue and wiped her hands. It was impossible to be impolite with her natural upbringing.

She replied. indifferently. [How can I help you?]

Her tone wasn’t particularly friendly or unfriendly, just casual and official.

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When most people received messages asking if they were available or free, they usually replied with

“What’s up?” or “Is something the matter?” or simply “Yes.”

Wasn’t that an official response?

Edward had been waiting for Rose’s message and quickly responded, [I need to talk to you about

something. Are you available now?]

Rose read the message carefully, wondering why Edward would want to consult her about something.

They had discussed his relationship matters before, but what else could they talk about?

Rose replied, I’m not extremely busy right now, but I do have a few things going on. Go ahead and tell

me.]

Edward immediately responded, I like you. I want to pursue you.]

It was like a bolt from the blue. Rose stared at those few words, her hands trembling so much that she

accidentally knocked over the bag of chips onto the floor.

She had just asked him to talk, and now he was confessing his feelings. How should she reply?

At this moment, Rose was dumbfounded. It was as if she had been turned into stone by Medusa,

unable to move. The music continued to play, but the once-pleasing melody now seemed a bit

bothersome.

She forgot the chips in her mouth and half-opened her lips.

A barrage of questions floated through her mind…

Girlfriend, someone Edward liked, planning to pursue her. Weren’t these all things that Sherri had

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Was that person Rose all along?

When Edward said he liked a girl with a personality like hers, was he actually referring to her?

And all that effort she had put into teaching Edward to be brave and not become a jerk. Was that all to

lay the groundwork for herself?

Holy cow, she had really made progress. She received two confessions in one day. Her romance luck

had gone off the charts. Rose went through the situation in her mind, her hands trembling like someone

with Parkinson’s disease. She was internally shocked and replied to the message. [Did you send the

wrong message?]

Edward replied instantly, [] sent it to you, Rose. I’m not stupid. I’ve thought about it for days. I’ve made

up my mind. I’ve fallen for you.]

Rose was utterly stunned.

So, how should she answer this question?

Lost in thought, a knock on the door from Frank interrupted her He glanced at the frozen Rose and said

in a low voice, “What are you pretending to contemplate?”

Startled by the sudden interruption, she turned her head and walked to her brother’s side by the door.

With a pout, she conveyed her sense of helplessness.

Frank narrowed his eyes, gazing down at his shorter sister. “Put away your terrible acting. If you have

something to say, just

say it.”

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Rose leaned on her brother’s arm and handed her phone over with one hand. Frank knew she had a

crush on Edward, and this message was shareable information.

Frank glanced at Edward’s message and saw that his sister hadn’t replied. He couldn’t quite describe

what he felt, but he felt like her little sister was being snatched by someone else.

Edward was fast and decisive this time, not avoiding like a tortoise. Thought he could match the name

Trevon gave him. Leaning against the doorframe, Frank contemplated for a few minutes before looking

down at his sister. “Do you trust him” His emotions were complicated. He knew his sister couldn’t

simply forget Edward. How could one forget someone they liked in a matter of days? The ability to

forget only indicated that the love wasn’t deep enough.

The Roberts family wasn’t one to be trifled with. Edward wasn’t that idle to intentionally flirt with Rose.

Apart from his past interest in Natalie, he had maintained a clean reputation in matters of the heart,

aside from his cowardice.

Frank had no intention of stopping this. Everything depended on his sister’s decision. “Speak.”

As Rose retrieved her phone, she clutched it tightly, her palm forming an indentation. She admitted,

saying, “Originally, I intended to use meditation to forget about him. But now that he’s suddenly

confessed, I’m a bit excited and at a loss. If you don’t mind. could you come in and help me figure out

how to reply to his message?”

Frank was at a loss for words for a moment. “Edward is confessing to you, not me.”

Tm just afraid of making the wrong decision. Besides, I’m not even sure if he still likes Natalie. I do

quite like him. He’s handsome and refined, with a touch of a reserved demeanor. It’s like he’s

developed according to my aesthetic. Don’t be upset, you’re also very handsome, but you guys aren’t

in the same category right now.”

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In praising Edward, Rose indirectly complimented her brother as well.

“Stop flattering Frank stepped toward the room, walking directly to the balcony. When he saw the

scattered potato chips on the floor, he couldn’t help but furrow his brow. “Clean up the floor.”

“Alright, you sit down. I’ll clean the floor first. Rose eagerly grabbed a broom and quickly cleaned the

floor in a couple of strokes, then used a tissue to wipe the table clean.

Then she courteously moved a chair over next to her brother. “Frank, can you help me analyze this?

You’re quite experienced in love now. Do you think Edward still has feelings for Natalie?”

Frank sat on the chair, absentmindedly rummaging through the snack bag with one hand before losing

interest and pulling his hand back. I’m not a mind reader or worm in his stomach.”

Seeing her sister looking so disappointed, he felt a bit annoyed and knew she still had feelings for

Edward. He sighed and said. “If he’s still got someone on his mind and he’s still pursuing you, he won’t

last long. Get to know him better. Don’t make it look like you’re agreeing in a split second like you’ve

never seen a guy before, understand?”

Combining her brother’s words with what she’d seen on TV, Rose shared her thoughts, saying, “Got it,

got it. I’ll start by being friends with him. If he pursues me. I’ll accept but not promise anything. I can try

to get to know him better and see if he really likes me. Frank, am I thinking right?”

Seeing her brother not saying anything and just staring at her, she continued, “I’m not someone that

needs to say ‘yes’ as soon as I’m confessed to, right? I have my pride. Don’t worry. You’ve got my

back, right?”

Rose smiled mischievously.

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Frank was relatively satisfied with his sister’s response and thought process. “You already know, and

you’re still asking me. How unnecessary.”

Rose placed one hand on Frank’s shoulder. “I’m just saying it so you can analyze my thoughts, okay?

After all, you’re considered a veteran now. I’m still a noob. I’m depending on you to carry me like you

did in League of Legends.”

Not only did she feel conflicted, but she was also happy. She never expected Edward to like her too. As

for whether he still had Natalie in his heart, that would depend on his performance.

Rose believed in her own judgment. Edward was not scum.

Frank thought, “Girls grow up so quickly.” He realized that it was about time for his sister to start dating.

Annoyed, he said, “If you’re not busy, just go to sleep. And on the 28th, take a day off to accompany

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me to Sapphire City.”

Whether Edward was reliable or not, the Roberts family was keeping an eye on him. If he hurt Rose,

the Roberts family wouldn’t just stand by.

Rose remembered Ava’s birthday. “Isn’t it Ava’s birthday that day? What are you planning? Proposing?

No way, are you planning to propose?”

Frank replied, “I told you to take a day off, so just do it. No need for so much talk.”

“Will Grace and the others be going too?” Rose was getting excited, momentarily forgetting Edward’s

confession. She was

just so happy for her brother.

Naturally, Frank could tell that his sister was happy. He playfully flicked her forehead. “Take care of

your own matters. I’ll be there to back you up in case anything happens. You will be okay”

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After saying that, Frank walked out of the room with brisk steps. He had no intention of further

explaining the matter of taking a day off on the 28th

Due to her brother’s last words, Rose fell into silence. A thin mist seemed to cover her eyes. She

paused for several minutes in her seat before wiping away the tears at the corner of her eyes.

Her eyes, cleansed by tears, saw the world more clearly than before. A bright future lay ahead, and she

seemed to understand what she wanted. Love had arrived, and nothing could stop it. After all, she was

in love.

She picked up her phone and replied. [Are you sure there’s no one else in your heart? I won’t be a

substitute.]

The message was straightforward and firm, leaving no room for ambiguity.

Edward quickly replied, [I’m sure.]

Rose wasn’t one to beat around the bush, but she still had her pride as a girl. She typed, [I don’t

oppose you pursuing me, but Im a reserved girl. I won’t agree so easily. Do you understand?]

In his room. Edward read Rose’s response. He hadn’t expected her reply to be like this. He thought she

would either reject or accept him outright.

A smile flickered across his face. He felt unexpectedly pleased. He seemed to understand why he was

drawn to her. [Understood. I’ll pursue you wholeheartedly. You just need to accept me whenever you

believe in me. Whenever you agree, the time limit is up to you.]

Rose replied, [That’s what you said. I might not necessarily agree. Are you sure you still want to pursue

me? If I don’t agree, I won’t compensate you for the time you’ve wasted on me.]

-Edward had never been so sure about anything outside of work [I’ll pursue.]

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Rose sent an emoji, a playful one that said, “Bring it on.” She was ready to accept the challenge.

The message reached Edward, who looked at the peculiar image and raised an eyebrow. Where did

she find such a strange emoji? Nevertheless, it was oddly charming and made him feel good.

He was actually able to laugh.

Edward had a strange feeling that the rhythm of his pursuit had taken an unexpected turn, veering off

course. There was a comical atmosphere lingering around him.

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