Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 315

The commencement of the game marked a moment of excitement. Joseph settled beside Rose, followed by Alex, Natalie,

Trevon, Hackett, Sherri, Ava, and Frank.

Whether it’s Ava, Sherri, Rose, or even Natalie, all of them cherished the current ambiance. This was a hard-earned moment for everyone.

As melodious music filled the air, Rose elevated her left hand and declared loudly, “1,” Joseph’s warm voice chimed in, “2,” and the numbers 3, 4, followed, and so on.

Ava landed as the eighth in the first round. Nearly letting slip an “8,” she caught herself just in time. A smile tugged at’her lips as she playfully scratched her head, her gaze sliding toward Frank, who was seated next to her.

Her pale hand suspended mid-air as a blush formed on her cheeks. She hesitated in patting him.

All eyes fixated on the outcome of the first round, curious about whether Ava would dare to hit Frank and how he would

react.

On the other hand, Joseph remained calm and composed, almost as if he was privy to the outcome, a slight smile adorning his lips.

That was not what Trevon Wilson and Natalie Foster were thinking. While the couple held distinct perspectives, they acted harmoniously as they calculated the upcoming head-pats.

After a moment, they spoke in unison and shared a knowing smile, “This is the start to the end…

They were prepared to be the ‘victims’ of the game later on

“Go ahead, vent your frustrations. There is no need to restrain yourself,” Frank remarked with a smile.

With an audience watching, Ava found herself torn between hitting Frank or holding back. Abstaining would stall the leaving the others hanging.

game,

Ava concluded that a pat on the head during the game was not about revenge. She clenched her fist, then relaxed it before patting the back of Frank’s head. While it was not a brutal hit, the power from the pat caused Frank’s head to tilt forward. Witnessing this, Hackett could not help but silently chuckle. It was rare for them to witness Frank in such a pitiful plight. If only he had reacted much quicker, Hackett could have captured this as a memory so they could play the video on a grand screen during Frank’s wedding.

Trevon threw Frank a meaningful glance as he suggested, “One more time, perhaps?”

Joseph automatically brushed the statement aside. While Trevon had calculated, Joseph had done the same. After patting Frank, Ava’s frustration seemed to have waned, and warmth radiated from her heart.

After patting Frank on the head, Ava’s frustration seemed to have waned, and warmth radiated from her heart.

In the second round, Frank was eighteenth, and Rose’s turn was right after his. Frank drew his hand back a tad before delivering a solid pat to Rose’s head.

Displeased, Rose protested, “That’s a bit much. Can’t you ease up a little when hitting a lady?”

not say that we should go easy

nudged her elder brother’s arm before

surfaced, and she cleared her throat, addressing Joseph as she explained, “Joseph, this game, well, it’s just a game. I will go easy on you.”

her, saying, “There’s

delicately tapped Joseph on his head before swiftly retracting her hand. She felt embarrassed, wondering how she had missed herself. Regardless of

Their camaraderie eliminated any awkwardness. Clad in masculine attire, their familiarity with each other was evident. Before

along so well with this tomboyish girl and brought

the estate.

pat fell on Natalie in the fifth round; in the sixth, Natalie’s target was Trevon. Anticipating the hit, Trevon obediently

reveled in the experience, showcasing affection for their son by playfully touching his

larger hand away with his chubby one. He cried,

to Sapphire City has bolstered your courage and temper

between the men. Trevon’s hit

I wake up tomorrow with a fuzzy

kept rubbing the back of his head and cursing. “If I wake up tomorrow

inquired, “Are you extorting

opting for a kiss instead He gently kissed Sherri’s head, prompting a

when she was pursuing him, her boldness was palpable. Now, that boldness seemed to have waned. The transformation from daring to reserved puzzled him. He contemplated

was impossible to disregard. Ava sensed Frank’s eyes on her, yet her embarrassment prevented her from facing him. The mere thought of their eyes meeting

gentle touch hit Ava, and it was more of an encouraging pat. And in the final round, the tenth, Ava’s number was “98,”

the tenth round, a perfect ending! Give it your all to

was the perfect

in sharp relief. It was distinct, captivating, and charismatic. His lips parted slightly as he said, “Feel free to hit me however you want to release

was not truly angry or being theatrical. She wanted Frank to woo her. It was a simple request, yet she was cautious of her pride and needed

and softened her grip before

tall, Frank slowly guided her hand back to its original

was not a hard blow? Was it alright?” Ava

body when Frank’s hand touched her arm, a cellular stir that raced through her body.

captured each subtle motion

10 o’clock, Rose reluctantly spoke, Tm leaving. You

to their feet as they intended to bid Rose farewell. However,

I’m simply returning to Athana. Spare me that mournful look. Smile, everyone. Life is

stay till late. I’m incredibly grateful for your assistance. I owe you one. When you get married, I give you a generous

“Alright,” he mused, aware he might not

before departing. Hackett stepped forward for a hug, but Frank sidestepped, lifting a foot to stop him.

did not even object to the hug, so Frank’s response as an older brother

others began to depart one after another. After all, they had enjoyed a day filled