Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

At the Roberts family’s villa, Rose brought the child to the Roberts family as soon as he got off work. In the living room, Harper sat on the sweeper and spun around in circles. He was having a lot of fun, and he kept clapping and cheering.

Ava felt a bit embarrassed seeing this beautiful scene. To prevent any awkwardness, she had to spoil the atmosphere a bit. With Frank’s observational skills, she couldn’t act for too long.

Ava was self-aware in this regard.

Ava hid her emotions well, acting as usual. She affectionately sat down on the sofa with Frank, wearing a smiling face.

Glancing at the expressions of everyone in the living room, after a few seconds of mental preparation, she slightly opened her lips, smiling sweetly. “Grace, I plan to return to Sapphire City tomorrow.”

Upon hearing this, the whole living room, except for the little one who was still excited, turned their gaze to Ava, seeking to confirm the authenticity of the sudden announcement.

Without anyone speaking, Ava continued, “There’s also some homework I didn’t bring. I plan to go back and catch up. I hope you understand.”

After saying this, she shrugged apologetically, looking a bit helpless.

The first to react was Grace, who arranged, “Frank can go to Sapphire City to fetch it. Bring it here for you to work on.”

Grace also hoped that her daughter-in-law would stay a few more days. Ava’s personality was likable, making it feel like having an extra-lovely daughter.

Frank subconsciously squeezed the hand of the young girl beside him. He was puzzled, wondering why she suddenly decided without discussing it before they left.

All of them found her decision to be rather unconventional.

Ava was afraid that Frank would suspect. She turned around and coquettishly said, “Oh, I didn’t intentionally keep it from you. I just didn’t want you to feel reluctant to let me go. I told my brother about returning half a month earlier before I came. If you don’t believe me, you can call him.”

Actually, Ava did not tell her brother. This time, she went back because of the surprise. It was a last-minute decision. She bet that Frank would not call her brother to confirm it.

As expected, Frank believed Ava’s words without a doubt. This was because his little girl did not lie and was very obedient. He compromised and said, “Okay, I’ll send you back.”

Seeing Frank was a little down, Ava almost couldn’t hold it in anymore. He wanted to tell her about the surprise in advance, so he closed his eyes and said, “No need. Pat and the bodyguards are following me. If you go, I won’t be able to study. I’ll have to think about playing again.”

Ava’s words were reasonable and flawless. Even Frank could not bear to disturb her studies.

She pursed her lips and did not say anything else. Her eyes showed reluctance, and her grip on Ava tightened.

Rose also saw his brother’s reluctance and said regretfully, “I was still thinking of shopping with you tomorrow to buy some clothes for the changing seasons. Why did you go back? Do you want to stay for a few more days?”

Following the sweeper around the sofa, Edward caught the evasive look in Ava’s eyes. After thinking for a moment, he still could not find the reason for his sudden departure. Ava was at the base today, so Natalie must know the reason.

However, this was not something he could inquire about, and it was not appropriate to alert them.

anyone to watch over him. However, Edward was afraid the child might fall,

playing for an extended period of time, he came close to

for a few more days, I won’t want to go back. I’ll come back on the first of October.” By then, it would be almost three months. The surprise should be more

indicating that he had already

turn around behind

Ava said he was leaving, Frank pursed his lips

her mind to get Sapphire City back, Grace did not force her. “What do you want

bags of snacks you bought for me. I’ll take them back to Sapphire City. I won’t be gone forever;

at her son. She urged, “Okay, Frank, accompany Ava to prepare

responded with a subtle and

also felt a bit strange watching her son lead Ava upstairs. She squinted

sighed. “Oh, poor brother, the magpie bridge is about to disappear

a suitcase and started

a long time. He couldn’t understand why she made

at the side to watch Frank help her organize her things. Seeing that she was squatting,

on the bed to help the little girl fold them neatly before putting them in the suitcase

ways but was fueled by the desire to orchestrate a surprise. The anticipation of this clandestine plan added an element of uncertainty. If the surprise failed to unfold as expected, the disappointment might be a palpable shock. The delicate balance between hope and apprehension colored Ava’s preparations as she grappled

who were working hard. Since Ava came, Frank has been more relaxed than before. He made time to leave work on time and accompany her in the evenings. She could guess how much work had piled on Grace

around her if she told them now. She felt guilty. Grace and William were already working

she went downstairs for supper, she could see the study light still

“Frank,” Ava called softly.

looked up, meeting the

and then I’ll be living in Athana every day. Just think about it. Isn’t that

In a few moments, he helped organize everything. Since one suitcase couldn’t fit everything, he took another suitcase and helped pack

the organized suitcase in a corner, and walked to Ava, affectionately rubbing

holding pajamas, walked carefully. She felt a bit nervous. According to the past, if she left tomorrow, there would definitely be a passionate night, though

had a child, she had to behave at night. She wondered what excuse was there to find. Frank saw Ava frowning and thinking

various excuses she could conjure to avoid engaging in profound conversations during the night. She mulled over the possibilities, seeking reasons to justify her desire for a

he didn’t call Joseph, he was too familiar with every move she made. Taking out his phone and standing on the balcony, he lit a cigarette, and the crimson sparks

number, on the other side of the phone, was filled with the playful noise of three children. The loudest were two daughters.

was about Ava. He was not very interested and responded nonchalantly, “Go

puff of the cigarette and exhaled a smoke ring, and the

wrong with Ava?” Trevon asked

Frank said flatly.

phone on the other end fell silent. Apparently, Trevon was asking his wife. Frank waited impatiently, but he didn’t want to ask the girl directly. Seeing that Ava didn’t want to talk about it, Frank tried to respect her, but

caught in a dilemma, torn between the fear that something might bring sorrow to the girl and the strong desire to clandestinely investigate, ready to offer assistance

any trouble, he could secretly help solve it. There was no need to