Turning Of The Tide

An hour later, Ava led Frank to Sapphire City’s liveliest late-night food gathering spot, a restaurant located on the beach.

The restaurant wasn’t large, but there were many cars parked outside, representing various brands, which was enough to show the popularity of this place.

Frank glanced into the distance, found a parking spot, pulled in, and turned off the engine. He looked at the restaurant in front of them and asked, “Here?”

“Yeah, exactly. The food here is delicious. They’re all seafood and very fresh,” Ava replied.

As Ava spoke, she remembered the late-night snacks Alex had brought her last time. She had been well protected and rarely went to places like this at night. Her brother was too busy, and she was obedient enough not to ask him to bring her here.

Frank had keen observation skills. He could tell Ava hadn’t been to such a place alone. He got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and held her hand as they walked inside.

Entering the restaurant, they saw many men and women of different ages already seated inside. It didn’t bother Frank, as he had frequented such places for late-night snacks before. However, it seemed a bit overwhelming for Ava.

Frank asked, “Do you want it to go?”

“Is it not safe here?” Ava seemed to understand Frank’s concerns.

Frank’s gaze met Ava’s clear eyes, and it was hard for him to refuse her. Frank changed from holding her hand to putting his arm around her waist. She leaned against his chest, and he said, “It’s up to you.”

“Then let me check if there’s a private room available. If there is, we can eat here. If not, we’ll take it to a quiet place to eat, alright?”

Ava came up with a compromise. She understood his worry.

Fortunately, luck was on their side. When they inquired at the front desk, there was indeed a private room available. Frank was concerned about Ava getting bumped into by people around them. Hence, he held her tightly as they walked to the private room and only released her once they were inside.

He closed the door, pulled out a chair for her, and let her sit down.

A minute later, a waitress came in and couldn’t help but say, “You two are the best-looking customers I’ve ever served here.”

The waitress was a young girl too. Her words praised them, and her eyes were honest. Her eyes had no hint of flirtation. and she did not glance at Frank. Instead, her gaze remained on Ava during the compliment.

Ava quite liked this and politely thanked her. “Thank you. It’s my first time here. Could you recommend the best seafood

dishes?”

Her voice was gentle, soft, and sweet.

The waitress recommended several delicious seafood platters to Ava, explaining that they were all freshly caught today. After making the suggestions, she left the room discreetly.

Frank was somewhat impressed. If this situation happened in Athana, many women would approach him and strike up a conversation, whether he was alone or with a companion. Given the chance, many women were afraid of missing out and would try to seize the opportunity to talk to him. The waitress’s reaction just now was rather refreshing to him.

Frank picked up the gloves from the side of the table and began skillfully peeling the shellfish.

with seafood they rarely indulged in. Frank was genuinely concerned that

It was a call from Joseph. She thought her brother was waiting for her to go home and felt embarrassed. She had indulged a bit today, as she did not know when Frank would head back. She wanted to

an extra minute or second would be fine.

having a late-night

say anything,

blame her. Instead, he thoughtfully made an arrangement. He said. “I have a room at Sapphire Hotel. You can stay there tonight. No need to travel all the way

need to

sense his sister’s happiness on the other end. of the phone. Indeed, he couldn’t control his little sister.

sighed and said helplessly. “Well, stay safe and return to the hotel

to Frank, who was peeling shells across from her, “Frank, my brother said I can stay at the hotel tonight and don’t

expected her family to trust him so much. He believed Joseph knew he would spend the night with Ava at

faintly and said, ‘Got it. Hurry and eat. It won’t taste good if it gets

I can peel the shells myself.”

finish peeling this one. Then I’ll eat

H

Whether she was happy or not, it was

thought that Ava and Frank’s relationship wasn’t easy. It was troublesome for Frank to send Ava

hotel was the Turner family’s property. After discussing it, the couple decided to have Joseph make that call. Frank might leave the

early morning. Frank drove back to Sapphire

to the room arranged by Joseph. When they reached the door, they were reluctant to part like a usual couple deeply in love. Although Frank wanted to stay with Ava, he had self-restraint. The Turner family had already been considerate by not making Ava return home. It wouldn’t be

raised his hand and gently touched her head, saying. “Go on. Come find

the night.”

Ava tiptoed and pecked Frank on the lips. Just as she was about to pull away. Frank cupped the back of her head and kissed her deeply.

the kiss, he said, “That’s my response to your kiss, Baby Ava. Now,

room. Frank lingered at the door

his own room.

room at Turner Manor, Joseph watched the hallway surveillance footage and curled

night owl. It had a starkly different night from the nightlife in Athana.

set up on the beach, with someone holding a microphone and singing. People around were

would retreat to her room or dance in the dance studio until she was exhausted. She would

enjoying herself without any worries.

have fallen asleep by this time, given that it was already early morning. Being

thought, a young man with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance walked up gallantly extended his

Arillion, “Of

to her. He

outgoing and direct, openly expressing their thoughts and feelings without hiding their introverted tendencies. This young man was

and smiled at Rose. “May I have