Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 561

The two of them were standing in the middle of the stairs. After a few seconds of silence, Joseph turned his body slightly and let Frank go upstairs. He instructed, “Rest early.”

Frank carried the suitcase with one hand and moved his feet. He replied calmly, “Okay.”

Just an hour ago, Ava shut her book close. She was probably too drowsy that her book was still on the bed. She slept peacefully with a soft toy in her arms. She was only covered by a corner of the blanket. One of her feet was hanging from the edge of the bed.

Frank gently placed his suitcase on the floor and closed the door behind him. He walked to the bed and reached out with his well-defined hand to remove the book on the bed. Then, he helped Ava put her leg back on the bed and covered her properly with the blanket. He bent over and reached out to help her tidy up the loose hair on her face.

He looked at the person on the bed gently.

Perhaps it felt itchy, the little girl shook her head and continued to sleep. Looking at the kitten-like girl, Frank smiled. Reluctantly, he got up and took his pajamas from the wardrobe before going straight to the bathroom to take a shower.

Fifteen minutes later, Frank came out of the bathroom with a simple towel wrapped around him. His upper body was exposed to the air. He lifted the blanket and lay under it, gently removing the soft toy in Ava’s

arms.

When the toy was taken away, Ava was not pleased. She frowned and made a noise. Frank slowly lay down and pulled her into his arms.

In her sleep, Ava breathed in a familiar scent and felt a familiar sense of security. She opened her sleepy eyes and saw the face that she had been thinking about day and night.

Ava blinked in disbelief. She opened her eyes again and tried to see clearly. She stared at Frank in a daze.

Seeing Ava like this, Frank knew that she was pleasantly surprised. He lowered his voice and said, “It’s not a dream. It’s me.”

Upon hearing this, Ava became excited and instantly sobered up. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Frank’s neck tightly. Her little

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mouth began to move non-stop as she spoke, “Why are you here? If you didn’t tell me, I would have thought that I was dreaming.”

Her tone was soft, happy, excited, and coquettish. Frank couldn’t help but lower his head and kiss her on the lips. “I learned it from you. It’s an ambush.”

“I like it. Keep it up.” Under the dim light, the two of them fell silent. Through Ava’s pajamas, they could hear each other’s breathing and heartbeat. Frank’s dark eyes met Ava’s clear

gaze.

It took only an instant before the chemistry exploded between them. Their lips met in a kiss. They poured their affection and passion into the kiss. It spoke volumes of how much they missed each other. Desire spread through their bodies, transmitted to every cell. The heat within them rose bit by bit.

A moment later, Frank stopped moving. Ava understood what he meant from his eyes. Her eyes were misted as she took the initiative to say, “It’s not here yet. It will come in a few days.”

Frank tapped her on the nose. It was a gesture of affection. Ava raised her neck and took the initiative to kiss Frank. He held her still. Just as the fiery passion brewed ever higher, they were interrupted by a phone call. It kept ringing persistently.

Frank stopped what he was doing and hung up the phone. However, the phone rang again. Frank hung up once more. In the end, Frank placed one hand on the edge of the bed and stood up slightly. Ava’s hands were still wrapped around his neck as she waited.

He picked up the phone impatiently. His tone was hostile. The call was from Trevon. “What’s wrong with you? What’s the matter?”

the other end, Trevon was very proud. His words were filled with joy. “Are you busy? Are you working overtime?”

him. “You’re too free.” He

him from calling. Trevon even said that it was fine if he didn’t call, but they would have to have a second round instead. In the end, Natalie relented and handed him his phone so he

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goal, Trevon stopped his act of nuisance. “Alright. You can continue. Remember to take it easy.

was silent. He knew that the guy had done

that you’re here?” Ava’s soft voice sounded. She was

continue, okay?” Frank turned off his phone and casually threw it

other, basking in love and lust, their emotions heightened because they had missed each other. The

room rose…

after pouring a glass of water for Christina downstairs. When Joseph told Christina that the person who opened the door downstairs was Frank, Christina

did not expect Frank to rush over so late at night. He was really

that the power

sat up on the bed. After drinking the water, she handed the glass to

like such sudden surprises, so

leaned forward and raised Christina’s chin. His gaze was level as he placed one hand on the back of the bed. “If you like it, I can

skipped a beat at the sudden teasing. The memory of Joseph accompanying her during the childbirth reappeared in her mind. The emotions hidden in her heart bubbled out again. Not to be outdone, she raised her hand and grabbed Joseph’s collar. “Mr.

hair and raised her eyebrows slightly,

lips were bitten, and a heavy kiss fell on her mouth. The glass fell

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would not do anything rash. He just wanted to

didn’t have any jewelry on her. Even the diamond ring that Joseph

baby with it, so she would

been painted since she got pregnant, and the black hair on the crown of her head had already grown a few inches. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. Only when they were panting did Joseph pull back. He

and reminded him, “Yes,

if the shower wasn’t cold? He could only use cold water and then hot to prevent himself from being cold when he got into bed. He didn’t

of running water in the bathroom, Christina smiled

next morning came.

room upstairs, the doors of the older generations opened right on time while the other rooms remained closed. No one in the other

having breakfast together. Angie took the

Joseph are not going to eat breakfast?” Angie

be bored. “Charlie, why don’t you come to the company with me today?

to Daniel about Frank’s

were surprised. Their voices suddenly rose as they asked in disbelief, “That brat

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is here? He’s upstairs?”

sleeping now. Joseph will come down later.

goodness sake, did Frank come to visit his future in-laws

of the devil, Joseph slowly walked down the stairs and went straight to the dining room. Emma handed him a spoon and tray. “Christina doesn’t like heavy food in the morning, so I didn’t let the kitchen make creamy potato soup. We

bring them to tour Sapphire City tomorrow.

be here in the