Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 310

At the Turner family, Natalie remained sequestered in her room. Meanwhile, she had already ousted Trevon downstairs, Girl talk, at times, simply didn’t necessitate the presence of boys.

A real nuisaTICE.

Once she received a message from Rose, Ava had completely sorted out the ins and outs of the situation, and it was simply unrealistic for her heart not to be shaken and stirred.

The exchanges with Frank these past days played out vividly in her mind, flickering like scenes in a slideshow.

After a brief moment of being lost in her thoughts, Ava finally opened up to Natalie, saying, “Natalie, Rose spilled the beans. that the genius is Frank But what should I do? He’s sent me a friend request, and I haven’t hit accept.”

Despite replaying her chat history with Frank over and over during this stretch, the shock lingered. Who would have thought that the hours spent chatting and staying up late to debug were with the guy she fancied? Now, that was a surprise,

WINDIT IN

Oh, it had been a surprise and quite the jaw-dropper.

“Frank was the undercover powerhouse, oh my gosh,” thonglit she. She felt a rush of excitement.

Natalie quipped. No wonder Ava always sensed something was off when Frank played down his tech prowess. It turns out the bugs were his game.”

Natalie gently tousled Ava’s hair, looking at Ava with a moved expression. She gave a soft smile, “Don’t dwell on it. Follow your heart’s lead. If it strikes a chord, accept the friend request, and, in a friendly manner, say thank you”

“I’m on the same page. Emotions are one thing, and gratitude is another. Sure, he might have been aloof emotionally once, but his academic guidance made a real difference. Let’s call it what it is. Basic courtesy matters.”

She couldn’t afford to be rude. Regardless of whether he was an expert, expressing gratitude was a fundamental gesture.

Since childhood. Emma had emphasized the art of being human, learning to act like a person before anything else. Simply appearing human wouldn’t suffice if her actions weren’t attuned to human

Following her instincts, Ava tapped the “accept” button on her phone, gazing at the chat interface that had been out of sight for so long. Her heart clenched

Previously, she had pursued hun with determination, unburdened by emotional baggage, and an exit plan in hand. If things didn’t work out, she’d gracefully bow out. Later, their chats took on a mentor-student tone, with him as the expert-no emotional strings attached. But now, it was real-a genuine person. And yes, she felt a twinge of nervousness.

It was as if everything suddenly slipped away from her

She wondered if there would be a message popping up on the screen later.

What should she even write?

How was he doing?

perhaps, did he grab a

not bothering to change her clothes. Seeing Ava lost in thought, phone in hand, she reached over and gently tapped her shoulder. “Don’t overthink it. Just go with the flow.

fixating on one problem. It was a sure

it. “I’ve made up my mind. Fll stick to the original plan.

the way she was acting. “Well then, let’s see how Frank is going

afraid you’d be head over heels in love just a few days into his pursuit. Once Frank was back, you might be in tears. Sigh,

the hat in her hand,

be prepared for Sherri and Rose to come racing over if they catch wind of it,” Natalie

her mind. “Then it’s settled. I’ll give them a heads-up, and I have the servants prepare. I’m

you left arm in arm

asked, feeling a bit frustrated herself. As a doctor, she was less observant about

was a bit of a

quite a unique soul. Loyal and principled, she even got into Sapphire City University through her hard work and paid her tuition fees by working,

tell Alex cares about you a lot and genumely looks

show up, well, I’m ready for whatever comes. Once they stepm, they’re guests, and I’ll extend a warm welcome. Ava said

was a rare chance to hang out, and heading out would likely result in Joseph assigning a

We’re having a gathering at the manor this afternoon. Quick, put your

cheerful mood, a broad smile lighting up her face, Natalie followed suit, curling her lips. She selected a short black dress from her wardrobe and draped a pure white

me an hour I’ll be

in. On my way Delay even by a minute, and you’re a goof. Ava. I’ve given up on my tasks

say it’s about finding balance? What

[Isi’t it because emotions got the best of me? Just

this state. You’re pretty

personal touch with a crafted emoji hinting. “Don’t lead

putting up a protest. Be careful

other side Sherri prodded

onto Sherri’s collarbone. “Sherri, you’re driving me crazy with this pace

too exhausted. How about picking

wife, he had to endure her teasing. He couldn’t text right now but would get back to her later T deal with you Later tonight Let’s see if you can still be clear-headed enough to play with your phone.” In the next moment, Sherri let out a howl akin to a distressed

at the manor in ripped jeans might not be the best idea, especially considering Emma had a certain level of sophistication. After a moment’s consideration, she rummaged

the bathroom and used a hotel’s curling wand to wave her collarbone-length hair. After she was satisfied with her hair, she nodded approvingly at her reflection

She was indeed.

then applied a delicate touch of makeup and a simple

walked out of the bathroom and retrieved a jewelry box from her suitcase. Choosing an emerald gemstone