Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 285

The atmosphere at the dining table was relatively pleasant. At least, it was harmonious. After all, there were no awkward moments or tense scenes.

Halfway through the meal, Ava, the little princess, called. When Sherri got off work in the afternoon, she sent a message in the group chat, asking everyone to gather at a pizza restaurant.

Ava thought that it was their usual gathering, so she made the video call.

Natalie’s phone kept ringing, interrupting the conversation. She picked up. the phone and waved it. She turned to Sherri and Rose. “Ava,” she mouthed.

Natalie’s lip movement was clear. Sherri and Rose naturally understood what she meant. However, since Frank was around, Natalie was prepared to hang up the phone and then send a message to Ava to explain the situation.

Realizing Natalie’s next move, Rose quickly stood up and walked to Natalie’s side. She snatched the phone from her hand. This action shocked Natalie.

Just as Natalie was about to ask Rose what she wanted to do, the video

call was already answered.

Rose held the phone and smiled as she wiggled her waist at Frank. She smugly answered the video call. Instantly, Ava’s upper body appeared on the screen. The young girl’s hair was styled in a side braid. She wore a white halter-neck top with ruffled edges. One could vaguely see that the lower half of her outfit was a pair of light blue jeans.

A pair of bright and clear eyes stared at the screen. They were lively and innocent. She supported her chin with one hand and rested her chin on it. Her eyes were curved like a crescent moon. Her sweet voice came out of the phone, and her tone was cheerful. “Rose, are you guys still eating pizza?” she said. “Oh, I really want to join you.

“It’s just that I’m so busy. I didn’t look at my phone all afternoon. I just saw the message. Where is my sister and Sherri?”

Sherri and Natalie stood up and walked over to Rose’s back. They bent down and greeted together, saying, “Hi, little princess, Ava.”

Natalie involuntarily glanced at Frank. She saw that Frank had been

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eating calmly the whole time. He looked like a real hearty eater. Natalie could not help but shake her head inwardly Then, she asked, “Ava, are you done with your busy schedule?”

Ava smiled gently. Her smile was as warm as the sun. “Not yet,” she said. “I still have to check some information tonight I had a stomach ache today, probably because I was too busy at noon and forgot to eat. I went back to the dormitory to ask my roommates for stomach medicine. It’s just a little discomfort. Nothing serious.”

In order to reassure everyone, she kept smiling, showing no signs of discomfort. Natalie was still a little worried. She said. Take care of health. Don’t skip meals for the sake of the competition.”

Ava replied obediently, “Got it. Today is an exception.”

your

you for recommending the expert to me. He’s really amazing Although he doesn’t talk much, he’s helped me

person is quite attentive,” she said. “Every time I ask a

Ava?”

recommended him to Ava? What’s going

expert

had a light bulb moment. She turned to look at Frank, wanting to say something. However,

was forcefully silenced. She was unable to

that maybe computer enthusiasts were all like that. However, Trevon’s eyes turned

of these two siblings without missing anything. At

good show.

of garlic bread and nearly choked on it. She glanced disdainfully at her brother, who had been eating heartily. “Jeez, he must have gone through famine,” she thought.

It hurt Frank. He voiced his dissatisfaction, saying, “You are

and Natalie, instantly felt uneasy. She lowered her head and fell silent. She clutched at the hem of her

definitely would not stop Ava.

Ava too. She made a gesture to cheer on

in the private room became strange. Everyone fell silent. It was as if the atmosphere had turned cold by a few degrees.

faced Frank, and shouted from across. the table,

up the beer beside him and finished

Rose continued to make Frank feel down. “Serves you right as you hurt her,” she said. “Otherwise, would Ava hang up the phone immediately after hearing your voice? This goes to show that she doesn’t want to hear your voice. Sigh, you don’t stand a chance to

and said, “Are you sick again? Do you need me to glue

her gaze and looked at Edward again. The more she looked at him, the more

me crazy,”

hanging up the phone. Ava did not go to test the computer bugs. Instead, she sat blankly on the chair in the dormitory. She held her

the table, motionless.

was Ava’s good friend, Alex Johnson. She was a girl, but her name sounded like a boy’s name. Even her personality was like a boy’s. She had a buzz cut. Those who did not know her would think that a boy had sneaked into the girls

the door and entered, she saw Ava lying prone. She quickly walked over and patted her shoulder, expressing concern. Her voice carried a magnetic quality as she asked. “Ava, are

tears, making people feel distressed. Alex was anxious.

that Ava was holding her stomach. She then said. “Is your stomach hurting so badly that you’re crying? I’ll take you to the hospital. This stupid competition is driving everyone crazy. The school principal has got nothing better to do than to agree to such a competition. He’s old and

is this? Return it tomorrow and let the principal participate in the competition himself since he agreed to

would go on your behalf. I should’ve known

as a result of feeling irritated. When Alex got angry, she said whatever came to her mind without holding back. Ava found her adorable. She forced a smile and explained, “I’m fine. I’m just a little

emotionally uncomfortable. She felt