Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 562

At eleven o’clock, someone knocked on Ava’s door. Frank went to open the door sleepily. When he opened the door, he saw that it was Joseph. He rubbed his messy hair and yawned. His voice was slightly hoarse. “What’s wrong?”

There was a drawing on Frank’s chest. It was Ava’s masterpiece. Joseph’s sharp eyes saw it and he automatically looked away.

“Still not awake?” Joseph raised his hand and looked at his watch. It had been almost nine hours. No matter what, he probably should have seven hours of sleep.

“I’m about up. What’s up?” Frank opened his eyes with great effort and yawned again.

“You have to go to the airport and pick up Natalie and the others. They’ll be here around 12 o’clock.” Joseph didn’t care if Frank was awake or not. He just told him what to do.

Frank did not refuse. He pinched the spot between his eyebrows and replied, “Yes, okay.”

After saying that, Joseph thoughtfully closed the door again. Frank stood at the doorway for a while and walked straight to the bed. Ava was still sleeping soundly. He could not bear to wake her up.

He planned to pick them up himself so he went into the bathroom to wash up. Ten minutes later, he chose a simple outfit from the wardrobe. He still liked to wear jeans, a white T-shirt, and a black cardigan.

He wrote a line of words on a Post-it note on the table and placed it on the other pillow. The Post-it note was usually used by Ava to write notes for school. It happened to be useful now.

When Emma saw Frank coming down, he was already dressed. She asked gently, /Why didn’t you sleep a little longer?”

-“I’m going to go pick… them up.” It occurred to him that Natalie and

Trevon were now related to him through Ava. For some reason, he was a little unaccustomed to it and he was a little tongue-tied.

Emma smiled. “It’s fine. You can just call them by their names as you always do. Remember to eat something before leaving.” As she spoke, she asked the servant to bring up the breakfast that was kept warm in the pot.

Frank picked coffee and a boiled egg. “That’s enough. Thank you very

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much, Emma.”

Upon hearing this, Emma was stunned by his sudden politeness for a moment before she quickly reacted. She smiled and said, “Drive slowly. Let Pat go together with you.”

Frank took a sip of coffee. The hot beverage warmed his stomach. He shook his head. “There is no need. It’s not far.”

After Frank left, Emma still instructed the men to follow them just in case. “Pat, bring a few people along with you and follow behind Mr. Roberts to protect their safety.”

Pat said respectfully, “Yes, madam.”

Angie was in the courtyard. When she saw that Frank had gone out, she walked into the living room and asked Emma, “Is Frank going back now?” “No. He went to pick up my niece and Trevon.”

Emma always had a smile on her face. She gave off a very comfortable feeling. She was wearing a white silk dress that cinched in at the waist and a long blue cardigan. She stood upright and looked elegant.

a man, I would probably fall in love with such a gentle woman. Rachel’s temperament is not bad, but it is obvious that she is not easy to manage.”

left on the pillow. She lay back down again and picked it up. She turned her body so she was lying on her side. [I’m going to the airport to pick people up.] After reading it, Ava smiled. She thought that Frank had left

quickly got up to wash up. Natalie and

soon.

the stairs happily and shouted loudly, “Hello, Mommy. Hello, Angie.” She looked around and did not see Stella. When she reached the middle of the stairs, she realized that she did not greet the little

Angie could even greet her, she saw

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“Why did she go back

to visit her nephew in Christina’s room. Ava has to look at the baby before school every

“This family really

you up? Can I come in?” Joseph opened the door. The baby had just taken a shower and Joseph was putting on his clothes. The temperature

need to kiss you before I can go downstairs.” As she spoke, she kissed the little guy on the cheek and then on

similar to yours. Christina, do you think so?

kept wandering around as he entertained

really did look alike. Joseph

down and eat something. We might have to wait for Natalie and the others to arrive before we have lunch. There’s

“Oh, okay.”

the clouds and taxied for a while before coming to a slow stop. The roar of the engine disappeared.

against the car door leisurely and smoked. Half of the cigarette that was between

black sunglasses came out. In his arms was a little

woman in a floral dress and a beige-colored windbreaker was beside him. She was holding the man’s

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woman was wearing light

The people around them also turned to stare at the good-looking family. They

went. “This way.” He

glasses and teased, “You’re not very smart, are you? Are you really welcoming us? Is this what Joseph instructed you to do?”

dashing face. “You’re quite handsome. Be

thin lips curled up slightly. He placed the child in Natalie’s arms and followed Frank to put the suitcases in the trunk. Frank had driven his own

of the back seat and got in. “Jasper, what did I teach you? You have to greet people when you see them. Call him Uncle Frank, understand?”

calmly, “Okay.”

Trevon sat in the front passenger seat, Jasper, who

paused. He turned around and smiled. “Hey, you’re much more polite

a last-minute present, you can forget about

more trustworthy than

listened to the two of them banter back and forth. Neither of them was willing to be outdone. She was used to it. She carried her son and

apply any sudden brakes. Trevon and Natalie, both of whom

Manor in no time.

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house came out

who had always been calm. She strode towards them in wide strides.

take a look at you. You’re even more handsome again. Did you miss me? Who bought these