Turning Of The Tide

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The living room emanated an atmosphere of harmonious conversation, filled with laughter and jokes that seemed to revolve around something delightful.

Natalie had just stepped into the doorway and paused when she caught a familiar voice and wondered if she had mistaken it.

Trevon noticed her abrupt halt, turned his head, and inquired, “What’s the matter?”

Natalie smiled, shook her head to indicate it was nothing, and proceeded inside.

Half an hour before dinnertime, Trevon guided Natalie to sit beside him on the sofa.

Being friendly, Theo’s brother, Carlos Wilson, asked, “Aren’t you going to introduce this beautiful girl to us?”

Of course, he meant Natalie.

Trevon responded casually, “This is Natalie, my wife.”

Well, there was nothing wrong with that.

Theo, fearing that Trevon might say something to discomfort Natalie, felt. a sense of relief after hearing what he said, resulting in a smile on his face.

It seemed that what he had just said to Trevon had worked! Theo couldn’t help but feel happy with that.

Natalie’s beauty captivated Max’s gaze, his eyes fixed upon her. He exclaimed directly without thinking, “Trevon, your wife is truly beautiful.”

Max saw nothing amiss with his comment, and all eyes turned simultaneously toward Natalie. Even Emily, who had been conversing with Peggy, turned to look at Natalie.

When she caught a glimpse of Natalie, Emily’s face turned pale, her smile fading instantly.

One second, she had been engrossed in laughter and chatter with Peggy, but now her countenance was repulsive, as if she had consumed something distasteful.

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In a panic, she instinctively grasped Max’s arm tightly. “What are you doing? You’re hurting me!”

Max, whose attention was fixed on Natalie, snapped impatiently.

To him, Emily was just a girl who desperately played hard to get, which successfully caused his desire to conquer. After all. Max thought there was no girl he couldn’t handle. She was just another girl he had brought home, and she wasn’t the first, either.

Max was actually not that into her. At this moment, Max couldn’t help but notice that Emily and Natalie seemed to share the same surname.

their appearances were worlds apart. “They don’t look like sisters,” Max

bore the weight of Max’s blame, her heart

embarrassing her in front of so many people,

could only silently swallow her anger.

fearing that Natalie would be mad and tell them

Ted’s wife, Peggy. Trevon’s cousin, Max. is over there, just two years younger than Trevon. Trevon’s mother is now busy in the kitchen, and Trevon’s father is away on a business trip. When he returns, I will arrange a meeting

years younger than Trevon? Just the same age difference between me and

to Natalie. Even though Theo said so, Natalie knew it was improper to let Trevon’s father take the initiative to meet

meet you, Mr. Carlos, Mr. Ted, and Mrs. Peggy.” After exchanging greetings, Natalie pretended not to see Max’s direct gaze, completely

disregard Emily’s presence, but even Natalie paid her no attention as if

worst part was that Max didn’t even show any intention of

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her

remained an outsider, unable

from the elders with grace and generosity. Her manners were graceful, and

so scheming that she purposely sought to

her, she could live the rest of her life without crossing paths with them. She didn’t even want to

cold, disdainful stare. Seeing the contempt in Natalie’s eyes, Emily clenched her hands tightly and felt her nails sink into her palms.

wandered between several people, and saw all their expressions. Max stared at Natalie with an obsessed look, and Trevon was

over the situation at this time, and Trevon knew that he had underestimated her social skills. She could

later, a commanding female

towards the man beside her, intending to inquire who else could issue such an authoritative voice within the Wilson family except

seemed to understand her unspoken question. He leaned closer to her

living room, and the room grew warm. Natalie removed her coat, draping it

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a delicate pink hue while. her heart raced erratically.

waiting for the elders to rise and depart, Natalie stood up and hooked her arm

eyes filled with confusion, fixed upon her

somewhat embarrassed, she replied, “Next time, please don’t get so close to me

ear, each instance causing her nerves to tense and

back at her slightly flushed countenance

as everyone took their places.

is your mother-in-law,

Natalie addressed with reverence.

nodded indifferently. Natalie didn’t mind. It did not matter to Natalie whether Rachel acknowledged Natalie as her daughter-in-law. After all, Natalie would divorce Trevon in two months,