Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 452

A long black table was placed by the greenhouse. It was big enough for 20 people to sit at.

There was a great variety of drinks, fruits, and snacks on the table. They were all prepared by Frank as

well as Mr. and Mrs. Roberts last night.

At this moment, the Roberts family’s bodyguards were busy preparing for the gathering that night. They

went back and forth, either moving stools or shooting balloons. It was gradually getting lively.

The branches were hung with night lights, and there was a swing by the greenhouse. Balloons were

piled up all over the ground in different kinds of shapes, including the heart ones. However, it was hard

work for these tough guys to make those lovely balloons.

During the day, Frank went to work at the company. Ava and Rose stayed at home to prepare for the

gathering and swore that they would do a great job.

At this moment, the two of them divided the work and worked together to instruct the bodyguards on

how to do the setup. Ava held a milkshake in her hand as she sat on the swing and watched leisurely.

She took out her phone and took a photo of the bodyguards and the beautiful scenery, which had been

well set. She sent the photo to Frank and asked him if it looked good.

Frank was in a meeting at the company. When he felt his phone in his pocket buzz, he raised his hand

and gestured for his employees to wait. When he saw that it was a message from the young lady, he

said, “Not bad. Wait a moment.”

Ava read his reply and felt that she might have disturbed Frank. “Okay. Go ahead with your work. I can

handle the preparations. Bye. Love you.”

Frank replied, “Okay.”

“Let’s proceed.

Night quietly fell. The lights on the tree branches began to flicker like stars. The dark sky was also filled

with stars. Looking up, one could see a sea of stars.

At night, the Roberts villa was brightly lit as if it were daytime. Cars drove in one after another at the

entrance.

The first to enter was Trevon and Natalie’s car. The black Maybach stopped in the parking lot on the

side of the Roberts villa. The couple opened the car door and got out together.

Trevon walked around the back of the car and quickly walked to Natalie to support her. He reminded

her carefully. “Take it easy.”

“I’m fine. I can walk on my own. I’m only four months pregnant and can handle our twins. Go to Frank.

I’ll go to Ava and the girls.”

“Okay. I’ll walk you to them.” Trevon insisted again, afraid that something would happen to her.

Natalie looked around and could not help but sigh. “Rose’s place is like paradise. There are birds

singing and flowers. How big is this villa? It must have taken us several minutes to drive in, right?”

As soon as Natalie entered the villa, she felt that it was comparable to her uncle’s manor, but it had a

different style. The Roberts villa had a modern charm and ancient nostalgia. She could not tell exactly

what style it was.

Trevon supported her carefully. “If you like it, we can build one ourselves. Their villa is an illegal

construction. Its size was not approved”

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Natalie burst into laughter. “Are you trying to say that you’re a well–behaved citizen?”

The Wilson’s residence was not small either. It was about the same size as the Roberts villa.

Trevon asked Am I not well–behaved in any way?”

Natalie chose not to answer since what he asked had a different meaning. “Let’s go in.”

In the living room, Rose and Ava were hiding in the kitchen to watch the chefs make delicacies and

pastries. As usual, Rose took photos with her phone. The clicking sounds were continuous.

Natalie said to the two people with their backs facing her, “What are you guys looking at? Are you

stealing food?”

Upon hearing this, the two of them turned around with smiles on their faces. “Natalie, come over now.

What’s up with Sherri and Edward? Why aren’t they here yet?”

They glanced at the door and saw that there was still no sign of Sherri.

Natalie teased, “Do you think Sherri or Edward is dawdling?”

Rose fiddled with her hair shyly, which was rare. “Well, he will send me a message when he gets here.

I’m not waiting for him

Actually, everyone knew that Rose was waiting for Edward. However, while waiting, she had to stay

busy. For example, she got busy taking photos while she kept staring at the door.

“Sis, this is delicious. It has sugar crisps in it. It’s crispy and fragrant. Try it

Ava picked up an oval–shaped sugar pastry and handed it to Natalie. As a member of the Roberts

family, she had to act like a proper host. Natalie smiled when she saw this, but Ava did not notice it.

Actually, although Ava and Frank hadn’t got married yet, they now acted like a real couple. “When are

you and Frank getting married?”

Ava held her arm. “I’ll marry him when I’m stronger. Do you think that’s a good idea?”

Natalie took a bite of the pastry. It was indeed quite delicious. She narrowed her eyes at his sister and

asked, “Stronger? What do you mean? Are you trying to be a strong woman?”

“I admire Frank’s mom very much. Since the Roberts fatnily’s company is so big, 1 figure that Frank will

have a tough time handling the business alone if I stay at home and be a housewife. I want to help out.”

Natalie thought, “Frank should be very touched to know that. My sister, who does not do any chores,

plans to work hard just to reduce Frank’s burden.”

It could only be said that love could change people and also make them mature.

“So you’re doing it secretly and aren’t going to tell Frank?”

“That’s right. Please don’t tell your husband about it. I’m still learning. Actually, I think it’s quite fun to go

to work. I can gain a lot of things every day.

Recently, Ava had seen a lot of things that she had not seen before. When she was in Sapphire City,

she knew that her father and brother had a hard time working, but this hardship was different from the

hardship she had learned. Previously, she merely learned about it in the dictionary. Now, she could feel

the inner meaning of hardship.

In short, she had different thinking since she had experienced different things.

Rose went out again, obviously to wait for Edward.

“I won’t tell him. You can do it.” Couples should share their burdens if they were into a long–term

relationship.

Ava bent down slightly and stroked Natalie’s protruding belly as she whispered, “Darlings, I’m Auntie

Ava. Be good girls. Don’t be tough on your mom.”

Frank and Trevon, who were talking on the sofa, happened to see it. Actually, it was not a coincidence

because they stared at their girls from time to time.

Trevon took a candy from the table and opened the package. “It seems that my sister–in–law likes

babies quite a lot. You’re a lot behind since you guys don’t plan to get married sooner.”

Frank was not blind. Of course, he could tell that his love liked babies very much. “We’ll wait a little

longer.”

“If you keep waiting, Rose’s babies will be born.” Trevon provoked him as he leaned lazily on the sofa.

What he said was very likely to happen. Ava would graduate in at least a year. It was not impossible for

Rose and Edward to get married before Frank and Ava did. Frank did not deny it.

“I won’t stop her if she wants to get married.” Frank then looked at his sister, who was casually leaning

against the door and looking around, like an unprofessional doorman.

She was desperately waiting for her lover. It was not strange for them to get married next year.

Upon hearing Frank’s words, Trevon clearly felt his helplessness and powerlessness. He smiled slyly

Tens of minutes later, three people came to the door. They were Hackett, Sherri, and Edward.

Hackett and Edward were both wearing casual clothes. Hackett was dressed in his usual coquettish

manner, while Edward was relatively plain.

Before coming, Edward was conflicted about whether to wear formal or casual clothes. In the end, he

chose casual clothes because Rose’s family was relatively casual. If he wore a suit, he would look

rigid.

In the end, Edward chose casual clothes. Clearly, this choice was right because everyone in the villa

was wearing casual clothes. None of them were in suits.

Edward was holding several exquisite gift boxes in his hand. Rose took two from him and followed

beside him as if to cimbolden him.

Frank felt helpless when he noticed that. He wasn’t going to do anything to Edward. If he wanted to

make things difficult for him, he wouldn’t even let Edward enter. Frank wondered, “This girl is too

concerned about her boyfriend!”

As soon as everyone stepped into the living room, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, who had just changed their

clothes upstairs, came downstairs. They saw Edward, who had come in.

Grace simply nodded. William met Rose’s nervous gaze and could not bear to leave Edward hanging.

He slowly went downstairs. “Come in and take a seat. Don’t stand there. Frank, entertain him.”

Frank said, “He’s already here by our place. Ile can be well–entertained by staying outside the house.”

“Can’t you just be nice to him, Frank?”

Trevon laughed. “Your sister is quite concerned about her lover.”

“She is concerned now, and I’m afraid that she will fall for him completely.” Frank wondered, “This girl

will totally fall for him. She is heartless and simple–minded. She only works hard on things she likes.

When there’s something she feels that she doesn’t have to work hard on, she wouldn’t be bothered to

think.”

Edward said politely and appropriately, “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts,”

After saying that, he placed the gifts on the coffee table. He did not introduce what he had brought.

William was quite pleased. For his daughter’s sake, he did not neglect Edward. “You don’t have to bring

anything when you come over next time. We’re happy that you would pay us a visit.”

Grace could tell that Edward was a little nervous. She instructed her daughter, “Rose, why don’t you

take him to the courtyard?”

“Well, okay. Let’s go, Frank. I’ll show you what I bought with Ava today. After saying that, Rose hield

Edward’s hand and left. Edward politely nodded at everyone and also nodded at Grace.

His mother–in–law liked him, but his father–in–law was helpless.

Sherri and Natalie greeted Grace and William. In order not to disturb the young people, the couple

decided to leave. “We’re going out for a while. Entertain everyone well, Frank.”

Frank did not agree. “There’s no need for you guys to go out. Just stay.”

“Although I look quite young. I can’t disturb your gathering. You can have fun as you want. I’ll go out

with Grace to have some alone time.”

Frank said, “Fine.”

William had indeed planned to bring Grace to have some alone time. He had even booked a restaurant

and planned to take a walk by the beach after dinner. The two of them had been quite busy and did not

have time to go out alone.

Love had nothing to do with age, nor did romance have anything to do with age. The feelings of love

were the only thing that mattered.

Rose held Edward’s hand, feeling a little shy. This was the first time she had brought a guy home, and

it was openly. “Edward, actually, I didn’t call you here today to ask you for a promise. It doesn’t mean

that you have to marry me in the future just because you came to my house. If you…”

After that, Edward interrupted her by kissing her. Since they were in the Roberts villa, Edward knew his

limits. He gave a light kiss and retreated. The two of them were at the edge of the fish pond. The

gathering was at the greenhouse, which was still a distance away.

Edward pressed her into his arms and rested his chin on the top of Rose’s head. “Rose, have you

forgotten what I said in Haililand? I am a decent man. The bad things you’ve mentioned don’t and will

never happen. It’s merely in your imagination

“You get to decide when we will get married. I won’t back down. Got that?”

Her muffled voice sounded in Edward’s arms. “Okay. Got it.”

In the living room it was extremely lively. The women were gathered together, and the men were

gathered together. Hackett approached Frank and tried to sow discord. “Mr. and Mrs. Roberts let Rose

bring her lover in like this without making things difficult for him. He’s having an overly easy time, isn’t

he?”

Trevon said, “If you want a divorce, you can go on with your dark thoughts.”

Hackett looked up and saw Sherri in the distance. “I was joking. I’m just curious why you guys took him

in so quickly. You have to test him no matter what.”

Frank sat lazily on the sofa. He took an orange and peeled it slowly. “He’s a better man than you are.”

“How is that possible? Tell me, how is he better than me?”

Frank and Trevon both glanced at his private part with meaningful eyes and a smile on their faces.

Hackett subconsciously clamped his legs together. “Damn. What are you two doing? I’m a capable

man.

He wondered, “How perverted! Sherri and I are about to have two babies. Frank is the incapable one

since he’s not having any.”