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.”

“But you’re laughing

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

I regret the most from my childhood

Edward went speechles

to respond But fortunately, the question he came up with hit

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

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 needed to pee. he would find a random place, and I would keep watch for him. But

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

something I should know? Did Frank

his laughter. He laughed out loud. Rose saw him laughing

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in with her hearty

was laughing at Rose’s eccentric regret and the potential

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

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

adulthood, he always followed his meticulously planned schedule. Even when he was young, he would have a timetable for when to study and when to do exercises. He

with Frank until it was dark, then rush through her homework at the last ininute. If she couldn’t finish it, she would pout and

understanding of Rose’s life from childhood to adulthood. He also realized a deeper truth. Rose had a vulnerable side hidden deep

she was fine,

he felt that

p.m. after

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

okay. Edward, these potato chips are quite

it up to Edward’s mouth. He went along and

expression, Rose asked, “Is it

replied, “It’s

tidying up the cards, just as Edward was about to get up, Rose suddenly grabbed his arm.

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

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

mischievously. “Give me a kiss.”

was too stunned

used to take the initiative to kiss her when they were in Athana. She had noticed that after they arrived in Artroyland, Edward

just a kiss, why

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

last, Edward wasn’t composed. If he remained composed, Rose would’ve thought that he was

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

was making Rose feel 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 sturdy

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