Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Inside one of the cafes, the four of them now sat together.

All four of them took off their jackets without saying anything. The four of them just looked at each other, sizing each other up.

After looking at each other for a few minutes, Stella's university classmate could not take it anymore and spoke first. She had originally come here with Stella to relax.

A few hours ago, Stella said that she had been working overtime recently and was having an existential crisis, so she needed fresh air to revive herself. As such, they had come here to have some coffee. In essence, Stella's friend was just a tool.

"Chris, I'm here to accompany Stella for coffee. However, | still wish you and your girlfriend well." Stella's friend sincerely wished Chris well. She was still quite embarrassed about what she had witnessed earlier and felt like she was there to accompany Stella to catch Chris in the act.

Leia held Chris’ hand under the table. Chris wanted his sister to keep it a secret. As soon as Chris opened his mouth, he met his girlfriend's gaze. Then, Leia shook her head, indicating that she would speak, "I've been dating your brother for a while." Leia said.

Stella didn't say anything.

Leia wanted to continue, but Chris wouldn't let her. "I was the one who asked Leia to hide it. You should know why. There are so many things going on every day. Our relationship is just an ordinary one, not some variety show." Chris meant that there was no need for so many people to pay attention and watch them.

Chris tried to retaliate before his sister complained. Sure enough, Stella thought of her mother. Thinking about it, it made sense.

If their mother found out, she might scare Leia away.

With this explanation, everything else became clear. All the times that her brother left early and returned late, went out for a long jog before returning home, or did not return home for dinner despite finishing work on time.

The mystery was solved.

Stella belatedly asked in a low voice, "So you were the one who sent the flowers that day?" There was a hint of disbelief on her face.

Chris did not deny it, so it was sort of an admission. Chris asked his sister, "Doctors can't buy flowers?" Stella was speechless. It wasn't that doctors couldn't buy flowers. It was just that it was a little strange for Chris to buy flowers, and Stella wasn't used to it.

Since Leia was here, Stella could not forget that Leia was her boss. Stella asked carefully, "So... Chris... when do you plan to make it public? I'm just asking. | don't mean anything else. I'm just asking." Stella's friend wondered why Stella was behaving this way in front of her brother's girlfriend since Leia seemed quite gentle.

Leia smiled. "In the office, I'm your boss. Outside, I'm just Chris’ girlfriend." Chris liked to hear these words since they gave him status.

Chris was overjoyed. "Listen to Leia. Stop behaving this way. | feel uncomfortable just looking at you. As for Mom, we'll wait and see whenever she finds out. There's no need to specially inform her.” Chris knew his mother's personality too well. If his mother found out, she might hire someone tomorrow to help them plan their wedding.

That kind of thing would definitely happen.

destination, except that Stella had taken her

the way back, Stella could catch up to Chris even after sending her friend home. Staring at the car which was driving slowly ahead, Stella could only shake

driving at a snail's pace to spend more time with his girlfriend. Chris had practically slapped himself in the face, especially

he started dating. No one would be able to stand it. Stella stepped on the accelerator and overtook him, leaving Chris and Leia behind with

get home. She's driving so fast in the middle

and just smiled. "If you want to tell your mother, | have no objections." Upon hearing this, Chris turned to look at Leia and was very surprised. He looked away for a second and thought for a moment before rejecting, "Let's not. My mother is very enthusiastic. Her enthusiasm might not be something you can withstand. I'll lay some groundwork first then we can see how it goes." Leia smiled. Leia had never interacted with Chris’ mother, but she could roughly analyze her personality from what everyone said. "There's

home and kissing

were sitting in the living room. Her entire body felt uncomfortable because she was keeping a secret. It almost felt as if she was storing food within her body. Her stomach was uncomfortable, as if something was about to come out, but could not. It was stuck in her throat, and she looked at her mother and then at her

was hard

at her. Stella was caught red-handed. "What are you doing? If you have something to say, just say it. Don't be like a flea that keeps twitching." "No, | just didn't shower last night, so my body is a little itchy. Are you watching television?" As she

idiotic question. Anyone could see that Angie was watching television. "Where's your brother?"

would | know? | didn't place a location tracker on him. Why don't you call him?" After

seconds and did not think much about it, instead nagging, "The boy needs someone by his side to tell him what he should and shouldn't do. Otherwise, he won't know what he needs to do. He needs a push.

his wife. He didn't know how to answer her either. After all, his daughter's personality was more like his

was no longer around. "Dad, Mom, I'm going up to shower." Angie replied

Charlie asked Angie what she

follow someone, so she didn't rush out of the house. Instead, she waited for more than ten minutes before going out. Angie wore a mask,

Angie would wait.

minutes later, something shocking happened. A woman and her son were

that Angie didn't get a good look at the woman's face because the woman was on her son's left, and her son's

Angie was speechless.

her eyes to see clearly, but the couple had already run far

making Angie's teeth chatter. Angie adjusted her coat and hid behind the

lap, Chris and Leia stopped running and changed to a walk. The two of them interlocked their fingers and chatted, laughing. It looked like they were very close. The girl raised her head and smiled from time to time.

time, Angie was sure that what she saw was not an illusion. Angie also

excitement. She did not disturb the young couple and maintained her image of a future mother-in-law. Angie

that Angie would be

behavior was abnormal, but she still replied respectfully, "Yes, Madam." Angie's son had finally done it. Angie knew she had to be

was woken up and asked, "Why are you playing songs so early in the morning? | was sleeping." The door was not closed,