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.

put great effort into her evening cooking,

fillet, grilled steak, roasted turkey, buttered

his demeanor. It brought her a

beckoned Edward. ‘Please help yourself to

lips. “You girls are using sugary ammunition on me, aren’t you? Is that man who impregnated Sherri, not

fell into a

was left speechless.

and slowly picking at her food, counting each morsel she brought to her mouth. As long as Edward remained silent, the meal would lose its savory appeal.

on her. She couldn’t let Sherri take all the blame

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

her defense, but a meaningful look from Natalie silenced

that Natalie was defending Sherri, Edward

the Foster family to retrieve my late mother’s belongings. Sherri insisted on accompanying me, fearing for my 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 a result, we lost consciousness. During

disclose to Edward that Mia was behind this incident. After all, the matter had been resolved, and they

not caring for them properly.

him, causing a moment of hesitation before he mustered the courage to

affected too? Are

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

regarded Edward as an older brother figure, imbued with a

contain her urgency as she hastily interjected, “Yes, Natalie is pregnant too. We’re both

if his soul had been wrenched from his body. His gaze remained fixed on the girl before him, desperately seeking confirmation in her

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

in a transgression. She lowered her head, her fork idly twirling in her hand, and gave a solemn nod.

suffocating sensation enveloped his chest. Though he was not an avid smoker, he stood up to gather his thoughts and maintain a facade

the balcony door open, seeking solace and a moment to gather

in the dining room, 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

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

him.

was engrossed in his cigarette on the balcony. Then, she leaned

for the first time. It was genuinely uncertain what actions he might take next. All they could do was wait for his return and gauge his reaction. Hence, she shook

do we do now? If Edward refuses to help, it will be quite a predicament. I truly wish that Mia would also face the consequences, but not at the hands of Trevon. Let her taste the helplessness we’re

elderly. At this point, she was too overwhelmed to care about anyone else. Natalie knew she wasn’t perfect, struggling to

was a jumble of

brief

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