Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 379

Chapter 379

It was 11 o’clock in the morning.

The sun cast its brilliant light upon Sapphire City, scorching everything in its path, mirroring the fiery heat that consumed.

Frank’s heart.

His car was parked at the entrance of the estate. Instead of entering, he dialed Ava’s number. He rested his head against the car seat, gazing skyward at the expanse adorned with a sun ablaze in fiery red.

Swiftly. Ava’s cheerful voice answered the call “Frank,” she said, “Are you awake?”

Her voice infused him with an unexplainable joy. Frank’s lips curved slightly as he responded, “Where are you going today?”

Ava’s tone held a touch of despair. With Alex on vacation and unable to visit Athana, time was constrained, and her words were tinged with resignation. “Reading at home and painting. There’s nowhere to go, she replied dejectedly.

In reality, her disappointment stemmed from not having a companion. She believed engaging with someone of vastly different perspectives would lead to mundane conversations. Coordinating activities with them would also be draining; she opted not to squander her time

Misaligned viewpoints gave rise to a lack of common ground – that’s what it boiled down to. They would never be on the same page.

Naturally, Frank discerned traces of disillusionment and languor in her words. “Come on out, he urged.

“Huh? What?” Ava, on the other end, queried in confusion.

Frank chuckled and said, “I am outside your residence. Get the driver to send you out. Let’s hang out for a while today”

The young girl seemed perplexed. Silence lingered on the line momentarily, and then Ava regained her bearings with a surprised tone. Her voice increased, and she asked, “Frank, are you outside? In Sapphire City? When did you arrive?”

Ava asked questions, but Frank did not find it bothersome. Her words tickled his heart, leaving it as light as a feather. He urged. “Step out, and I’ll explain.”

“Of course, I’m on my way. Stay on the line. I’ll put you on speaker. I’m dressed, and I will have to do my makeup. Wait for me. Ava responded, her words flowing without intent to end the call.

Frank did not disconnect either, and he agreed, saying, “Sure.”

Ava hurried to the bathroom, beginning her makeup routine. Gazing at her reflection, she realized her chosen attire was ideal for a date. Yet, facing a drawer overflowing with lipsticks, she wavered. She murmured to herself, “Which color should I opt for? Peach pink, cherry pink, subtle orange, apricot, or carrot?”

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The abundance of lipstick choices ignited the struggle to decide.

Sometimes, an excess of options was not necessarily beneficial as it complicated the decision-making process.

unsure himself. “Subtle orange,’

too. Now, should I wear sandals or sneakers? I’m wearing a dress

aloud.

climbing and archery, Frank

were typical to Ava’s liking; they should captivate her. Her delight already radiated through the

I’ll change into sportswear,” Ava

he replied, unperturbed. The rest

open. A Bugatti emerged, coasting

a sleeveless black and white striped top, white high-waisted shorts, and a beige decorative belt cinching her waist. Her cascading curly hair framed

warm sun. On the feet, a pair

but sigh inwardly. It appeared fitting

out, Ava briskly walked into his embrace. Her hands found rest at his waist, and she looked up at him with

unspoken rule – if it was not meant to be

Ava’s face, and she inquired,

come see

cheerily. She tiptoed and planted a kiss on Frank’s lips, not once but twice. How could a man

transferred to his lips. A sweet fragrance lingered between their lips, and

leaned softly against Frank’s chest as the kiss concluded, her breathing slightly heavier. She asked. ‘Did you

Ava had become adept at deciphering this automatic response

established their itinerary: they would start with rock climbing, followed by archery. They intended to explore a haunted

meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged detachment from the organization made reintegration necessary. To allow Rose

everyone.

would travel the next day, and Frank would cover the expenses. She could indulge herself. Holding her phone,

her friends’ posts. In the process, she came across Ava’s post. The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the ropes, and standing atop the highest

evidently captured the

trip to Sapphire City, which explained why he had gone without her. As she thought

the food, Natalie sifted through medical records. She glanced up, her suspicion evident, and

seated next to them, puckered her lips and said,

head and questioned, “Sherri, I have not even been in a relationship. How can I have a broken heart?

a prolonged sigh. Tell me, why

“Cranky Franky had ruthlessly abandoned

Sherri was at

modern language? Cut out those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented as she could not bear witnessing their

voice, she said, “It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised to take me to Sapphire City tomorrow, yet he sneaked away without me last

I woke up, he was already in bed at the Sapphire Hotel. You can see it for yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky Franky felt remorse for his actions, so he got a

tilted proudly as she spoke, clearly fond of her brother’s straightforward and assertive manner.

Rose’s words, Natalie reviewed their essence. Frank hai journeyed to

for nearly a

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