Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 552

“Absolutely. If you drive, Frank will be really concerned. Go ahead, Frank is waiting for you,” Natalie said as her slender legs gracefully entered the vehicle. She glanced at Frank, and he nodded in agreement. Natalie started the vehicle with a loud sound.

As Natalie put on her black helmet, Ava reluctantly started to shift her feet. “Goodbye, sister. I will return tomorrow afternoon,” she said, bidding her farewell.

Natalie half-squatted and propped her legs on the ground as she spoke, “I’ll see you off tomorrow.”

“I don’t think so,” Ava replied with a shrug and a smile. “You’ve already given me so many send-offs, and besides, Frank will accompany me this time. Hehe.”

Natalie nodded at Frank, who had just exited the car, understanding his intentions. She twisted the accelerator and quickly sped away, leaving behind a fading roar in the distance.

Athana Hospital.

After parting ways with Natalie, Ava didn’t immediately return to the hospital. Instead, she spent a few hours shopping with Frank and purchased some clothes for Rose’s newborn baby.

Rose was asleep in the hospital ward, as was the baby. Grace was prepared to let Ava and Frank leave and go home. “You guys don’t have to stay here. You can go home,” she suggested.

Ava glanced towards the cradle and whispered to Grace, “Can I sleep here tonight?”

Grace was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this. Then, Edward turned to his mother and said, “Mom, since Frank and Ava are here, you can take the day off today. Come back tomorrow.”

Juana was not oblivious to the fact that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law desired some alone time together. It was true that Rose didn’t need an excessive number of people looking after her.

Understanding this, Juana agreed willingly and said, “Alright, I will head back first. Please take care of

Rose.”

Edward had accepted the fact that Ava was his sister-in-law.

Since Ava wanted to stay in the hospital at night, Frank did not object. It was fine as long as he could be with her.

Grace spoke up and said, “We are both mothers, and our ultimate desire is to see our children doing well.” Juana nodded and added, “Indeed, indeed. Well, I’ll be taking my leave now. Goodbye, Ava and Frank.” Ava said, “Goodbye, Mrs. Landor.”

The ward consisted of three rooms: Grace’s room, Juana’s room, and Edward’s room. However, in order to provide better care for Rose, Edward opted to sleep on the sofa instead of his bed. As a result, Frank occupied Edward’s room.

Edward grabbed his coat and spoke softly to his mother-in-law, saying, “Mom, I’ll take my mother back first.

Grace responded, “Yes, take your time. Drive safe.”

Edward replied, “I will.”

Frank had already made his way to the cradle and was now standing beside it. His gaze was fixed intently on his sleeping nephew, not even blinking once. The little one looked so peaceful in his sleep. Grace took a quick glance at her son but chose not to say anything. Instead, she walked over to check on her son’s

room.

Eagerly following behind Grace, Ava held onto her wrist from behind and whispered, “Grace, did you notice how much Frank loves babies? Look at his gaze just now. It was so warm and full of joy.”

particular reaction. Perhaps he was worried that Ava might feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. Knowing how his son’s friends were either already pregnant or had several kids, Grace reassured Ava, “Don’t worry about it too much. Just

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your studies

“Alright.”

helped them tidy up their blankets and went to the bathroom to take a look.

to constantly rely on her for every small

“I’ll be back soon.”

“Okay.”

preparing to leave when William confidently walked in and knocked into

widened with surprise at the sight of Ava. His voice suddenly rose as he exclaimed, “Ava! When did you

questioning whether William had spent the

the cradle as Rose slept soundly like a pig. The hushed conversation between the others didn’t seem to disturb her slumber in

night,” Frank said

disbelief. “Last night?” he repeated, turning to Ava for confirmation. Ava simply nodded in agreement, her

was speechless. “You weren’t at home last

luggage this morning, so perhaps his son had already taken care

home and take care of things, yet he didn’t even realize that his daughter-in-law had spent the night there. “Just how soundly were you asleep?”

and my sense of alertness has diminished a bit. Moreover, this house feels so safe that I can sleep soundly. It seems like I arrived here at just the right time. Are you

fact

attention.

and did not

together. I suddenly remembered that I also need to head out,” William offered as he put his arm around Grace’s shoulder

a bit disheveled, was still standing at the door. Finally, she looked up awkwardly and said, “I didn’t even have a chance to say hi to

stool for Frank to sit on, and he obliged by taking

Frank looked at the person in his arms

to dwell on it. Observing that the little girl

two of them gazed at the sleeping baby in the cradle. Turning towards Frank, Ava asked, “Isn’t the baby just adorable?”

in and gave her a gentle kiss, savoring the sweetness of her lips. “Yes,” he whispered, as they

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from each other.

chose not to say anything further. Instead, she asked,

the room, he remarked, “She probably went to buy some toiletries.”

forgotten about that? Why

couldn’t help but blame herself for not informing Frank in advance that she wanted to stay in the hospital. She had only asked Grace to let her stay once she had already arrived at the

Frank reassured, rubbing her waist and pulling her into an even

brother and sister-in-law flaunting their affection for each other. “Frank, did you two come to see me or to show off in front of me? That’s not

felt embarrassed by Rose’s words, but more so she was concerned that if Edward and the others returned later and saw her

back to

arm as she asked, “Frank,