Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

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

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Rose ethniastically replied and Edward sering her return to her usual state, returned to his seat and picked up the cards agath 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 ages, 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

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Laughing heartily. Kose 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.”

quipped. “But you’re laughing at

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and sad seriously. “The thing I regret the most

Edward went speechles

did not know how to respond But fortunately, the question he came up with hit the

my brother and Iweren’t those kinds of high–society kids from Athana, you know, those who don’t

she had this peculiar thought. “Grace and William were always busy. When we were kids, my brother was the one who played with me. We always had a lot of bodyguards around us. My brother had a habit. When he

why Rose wanted to be able to pee standing up, so she wouldn’t have to look

thought, “Is this something I should know?

the end. Edward couldn’t hold back his laughter. He laughed out loud. Rose saw him laughing but didn’t

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with her hearty

Rose’s eccentric regret and the potential blackmail

at the joy of her brother playing with her when they were kids. For a moment, the room was filled with their shared laughter,

adulthood. Rose shared all the funny and embarrassing

his meticulously planned schedule. Even when he was young, he would have a

last ininute. If she couldn’t finish it, she would pout and make Frank help her while she would

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

act like she was fine,

her. At least he felt

10:30 p.m. after the card

glanced at his wristwatch, deciding it was time for Rose to get a good night’s sleep and relax. He began to tidy up the cards on the couch. “Rose, I’ll

chips are quite tasty.

saying that, Rose grabbed a chip and held it up to

hopeful expression, Rose asked,

“It’s pretty

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 asked, “What’s wrong?”

for a second. Then, she suddenly stood up. Her feet sank into the

she leaned in, getting closer and closer. She could feel that Edward’s neck tensed up

smiled mischievously. “Give

too stunned

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why

the cards in Edward’s hand scattered onto the floor and 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 her teasing ones. Rose was quite satisfied with his

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

surged through their bodies. The room’s temperature rose

locked. and she tightened her grip around Edward’s neck. With a slight leap, she

He quickly pulled his lips away from hers and used one hand to support her waist. For a moment, he seemed uncertain where to place his other hand, but he eventually settled on her waist.