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.

were worlds apart. “They don’t look

weight of Max’s blame, her

embarrassing her in front of so many

silently swallow her anger.

that Natalie would

one by one to Natalie. “Natalie, this is Carlos. Trevon’s great-uncle. Here is Ted, Trevon’s uncle. And this is 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

age difference

knew it was improper

will come over to meet Trevon’s father when he comes back. After all, he is my elder. Nice to meet you, Mr. Carlos, Mr. Ted, and Mrs. Peggy.” After exchanging greetings, Natalie pretended not to see Max’s direct gaze, completely disregarding his existence.

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

worst part was that Max didn’t even show

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had promised to bring her home today. Rage bubbled just below the surface of Emily’s

was filled with laughter and compliments, Emily remained an outsider, unable to engage

the elders with grace and generosity.

convinced that Natalie was so scheming that she purposely sought to exclude her

Emily and her family at all. As long as they didn’t come to offend her, she could live the rest of her life without crossing paths with them. She didn’t even

with a cold, disdainful stare. Seeing the contempt

saw all their expressions. Max stared at Natalie with an obsessed look, and

he had underestimated her social skills. She could even hold conversations about everything. As for that woman beside Max, her expression caused Trevon’s interest.

female voice

the man beside her, intending to inquire who else could

leaned closer to her ear and whispered, “It’s my

been turned on in the living room, and the room grew warm. Natalie removed her coat, draping

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a delicate pink hue while. her heart raced erratically.

for the elders to rise and depart, Natalie stood up and

head, his eyes filled with confusion, fixed upon her small, delicate face. “What’s the matter?”

close to me when you speak. I… I’m not accustomed to

her nerves to tense and her heart rate to become irregular.

response, Trevon gazed back at her slightly flushed countenance with. a mischievous smile.

occupied the main seat as

this is your

Natalie addressed with reverence.

didn’t mind. It did not matter to Natalie whether Rachel acknowledged