Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 429

After listening to Rose’s story, Edward didn’t know how to respond. His heart felt heavy.

In the end, he didn’t say much. He stood up, drew a tissue, and crouched beside her. He gently wiped away her tears. His touch was delicate and caring, as if afraid of hurting her again. “I’m sorry. Actually, you don’t have to answer if you don’t

want to.”

Seeing Edward’s regretful expression, Rose’s brows furrowed together.

Rose smiled and comforted him. “It’s alright. Looking back, I realize I was quite foolish at that time. I’m sure I made our cool and composed Grace sad. She doesn’t talk much. Even when upset or sad, she never shows it on her face. She keeps her unhappiness and sorrow to herself. Unlike me, who used to act out and even attempt suicide when unhappy. In hindsight, I really had both courage and foolishness.”

After the foolish suicide attempt, she mustered the courage to get through that difficult period.

Now, she wanted to give her past self an award of courage.

While feeling guilty toward Grace, Rose also laughed at herself. Finally, she let out a sigh. She fanned her hands to push the tears away. “Let’s continue. Tonight, let’s talk freely and be open. There’s nothing we can’t say.”

“Edward, do you mind that I attempted suicide before? Do you think I’m mentally unstable?”

Rose asked cautiously. At this moment, she had taken off the mask of cheerfulness, revealing her softest and most fragile side to Edward

Edward grabbed another tissue and continued to crouch beside her, wiping her tears. He gently placed a hand on her neck and comforted her with his gaze. “No, not at all. Everyone makes mistakes. People at 17 or 18 don’t have the perspective of someone who’s 30, nor do they have the ability to think beyond their age range. There aren’t so many geniuses in the world. and there aren’t people who can foresee the future. Many mistakes are unavoidable. This is a necessary path to mature thinking, a part of the growing process. Without the accumulation of years, without experiencing things, neither you nor I would have our current mindset.”

Edward always explained things in a gentle manner, taking others‘ feelings into consideration. “Want to continue playing?”

“Of course, let’s keep going.”

Rose enthusiastically replied, and Edward, seeing her return to her usual state, returned to his seat and picked up the cards again to play another round.

Once again, Edward won this round. To avoid touching on anything that might make Rose upset, he carefully thought of a question and settled on something related to her childhood. “What’s the thing you regret the most from your childhood?” Before she even answered the question, Rose burst into laughter. Her laughter had a mix of silliness and excitement. Just a moment ago, she was in a gloomy mood, and now she seemed almost manic.

Seeing her reaction, Edward couldn’t help but smile as well, amused by how he struggled to keep up with her rhythm and

tone.

Laughing heartily, Rose regained her composure, but her lips were still twitching with a smile. With one hand supporting the corner of her mouth to maintain her calm, she said, “Hahaha. You can’t laugh if I tell you.”

Edward quipped, “But you’re laughing at yourself.”

“Alright, I’ll start,” she said with a composed smile.

Rose continued to chuckle for a while, then straightened up and said seriously, “The thing I regret the most from my childhood is not being able to pee while standing up like my brother.”

Edward went speechless.

did not know how to respond. But fortunately, the question he came up with hit the right mark. making Rose

expression, Rose knew he didn’t believe her. So, she said, “I’m telling you the truth. Both my brother and I weren’t those kinds of high–society kids from Athana, you know, those who don’t let their ten fingers touch

the one who played with me. We always had a lot of bodyguards around us. My brother had a habit. When he needed to pee, he would find a random place, and I would keep watch for him. But when I needed to go, we had to look for a restroom.

to be able to pee standing up, so she wouldn’t have to look for

something I should know? Did Frank pee anywhere and

back his laughter. He laughed

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she joined in with her hearty laughter.

at Rose’s eccentric regret and the potential blackmail

when they were kids. For a moment, the room was filled with their

from childhood to adulthood. Rose shared all the funny and embarrassing stories. Edward’s childhood, on the other hand, seemed

was young, he would have a timetable for when to study and when to do exercises. He was

homework at the last minute. If she couldn’t finish it, she would pout and make Frank help her while

of Rose’s life from childhood to adulthood. He also realized a deeper truth. Rose had a vulnerable side hidden deep within her heart. She always showed everyone her happiest side, and only when discussing her saddest moments would she shed

like she was fine, giving off the impression that she was

made Edward feel sorry for her. At least he felt that way. He wanted to protect her.

after

Rose to get a good night’s sleep and relax. He began to tidy up the cards on the couch.

okay. Edward, these potato chips are quite tasty. Try one. They’re lemon–flavored.”

chip and held it up to Edward’s mouth.

hopeful expression, Rose asked, “Is

“It’s pretty good.”

tidying up the cards, just as Edward was about to get up, Rose suddenly grabbed his arm. Edward turned to look at her with a questioning expression and

Then, she suddenly stood up. Her feet sank into the soft couch, making her taller than Edward

with a playful look. Slowly, she leaned in, getting closer and closer. She could feel that Edward’s neck tensed up as he felt her approach.

mischievously. “Give me

was too stunned to respond.

to tease him, wanting to see when he would finally let down his guard. He used to take the initiative to kiss her when they were in Athana. She had noticed that after they arrived in Artroyland, Edward became unusually reserved. He never initiated any affectionate

kiss, why are you so…”

the couch. In an instant, he grabbed Rose’s neck and pulled her toward himself. With one hand around her waist, he pressed his lips against

composed. If he remained composed, Rose would’ve thought that he was not into

that surged through their bodies. The room’s temperature rose gradually,

a bit tired. Their lips remained locked. and she tightened her grip around Edward’s neck. With a slight leap, she hooked her legs around his

one hand to support her waist. For a moment, he seemed uncertain where to place his other hand, but

eyes held a hint of redness after the lemon–flavored kiss. He struggled to control his

“I have a sore back from standing. This