Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

After completing their orders, the two of them remained inside the room, exchanging laughter and banter while eagerly awaiting the arrival of Edward

A few minutes later, they heard some commotion at the door.

Natalie nudged Sherri beside her, urging her to get up and suggesting going out for a meal first.

Now feeling a hint of unease, Sherri found her smile freezing on her face. “Natalie, I suddenly feel a bit lightheaded. Please tell Edward that I’m not feeling well”

Natalie raised an eyebrow, her thoughts racing. “She’s going to pull off this act?”

But realizing Sherri’s genuine fear, Natalie decided to play along and not expose her ruse.

She powered down the computer. set it aside, and made her way out of the room. As she caught sight of the man’s shoulders, still glistening with water droplets, “Has it been raining outside?

Edward’s voice, as soothing as ever, filled the room. “Yeah, it’s pouring out there. Thankfully, I parked the car in the basement, so it didn’t get wet.”

Natalie swiftly entered the bathroom, retrieved a dry towel, and offered it to Edward. “Here, give yourself a quick wipe. Your clothes seem to have gotten a little damp.”

Edward accepted the towel with a smile, using it to pat dry his shoulders. He then turned around and inquired, “Is my back

wet?”

She took the towel from his hands and gently dried his back without hesitation. “All taken care of”

Edward seemed momentarily puzzled but quickly regained his composure. He asked. “And what about Sherri?”

Knowing that she couldn’t deceive Edward, known for his kindness and honesty. “Um, well, Sherri isn’t feeling well.”

Upon hearing her answer, Edward immediately grasped the situation. He called out to the guest room, lus voice firm and resolute. “Sherri, you have one minute to come out or face the consequences”

Sherri swiftly recovered from her illness and dashed out of the room, calling out in a low voice, “Edward,” with her head bowed to convey her acknowledgment of wrongdoing, much like a repentant child.

Natalie stepped in to defuse the impending explosion, attempting to alleviate the tension. “Why don’t we grab a bite and have a detailed conversation afterward?”

Edward shot Sherri a stern glance. “We’ll discuss this later.”

Behind Edward, Sherri gestured to Natalie, silently conveying that she would be saved later. Natalie couldn’t help but think that she might also face a lecture. After all, crossing a muddy river was no easy feat. She shrugged her shoulders, accepting the situation.

Unbeknownst to Edward, the two girls engaged in a silent mime performance behind him.

evening cooking, showcasing

Grilled salmon fillet, grilled steak, roasted turkey, buttered lobster, garden salad with ranch dressing, creamy potato soup. The extensive menu

expression, noting a slight easing of his demeanor. It brought her a small sense of relief. reaffirming the power of Natalie’s

Edward. ‘Please help yourself

sugary ammunition on me, aren’t you?

into a stunned silence.

left speechless.

she brought to her mouth. As long as Edward remained silent,

all the blame or make decisions on her behalf. She found herself

and shoulder the responsibility herself. “Edward, I need to come clean about something. I’m the one who

up in her defense, but

that Natalie was defending Sherri,

safety. However, we were unknowingly subjected to a malicious act. The culprit tampered with the entire table, drugging all the guests, including older people and children. We let our guard down, and as

After all,

child from some reckless affair. If that were the case, he would also share the responsibility for not caring for them properly. Upon his return, he had been preoccupied. with company matters, neglecting to offer sufficient care and attention to the two girls, ultimately leading to the current

that Sherri was affected, and Natalie… The realization struck him, causing a moment of hesitation before he mustered the courage to ask.

affected too?

moment seemed to stretch as he tightly gripped his fork, holding

collect her thoughts. She had always regarded Edward as an older brother figure, imbued with

contain her urgency as she hastily interjected, “Yes, Natalie

and motionless. It felt as if his soul had been wrenched from his body. His gaze remained fixed on

parched lips and felt a constriction in his throat. “Is what… Sherri

a child caught in a transgression. She lowered her head, her

Though he was not an avid smoker, he stood up to gather his thoughts and maintain a facade of composure. “I need some fresh air. I’ll step out

solace and a moment to gather his emotions

the two girls exchanged perplexed glances, unsure how to proceed. They shared a common understanding. Edward’s apparent anger stemmed from both of them being pregnant. Their minds were consumed

to continue eating without Edward’s presence. Instead, they chose to wait

him.

cigarette on the balcony. Then,

actions he might take next. All they could do was wait for his return and gauge his reaction. Hence, she shook her

predicament. I truly wish that Mia would

concurred wholeheartedly. That woman had no moral boundaries, showing no mercy to the young or the elderly. At this point, she

a jumble of complications.

a brief pause,

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