Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 650

Forty minutes later, the SUV arrived at the Roberts’ Villa.

Frank got out of the car first and helped open the door of the backseat. Then, he took out the suitcase and carried it into the living room with one hand.

Hearing the commotion, Grace came out from inside. Behind her were two children with short legs. One of them grabbed Grace's leg, and the other stood further from her. Then, both of them hugged Grace's leg. The two kids were unfamiliar with Alex, so they timidly hid behind Grace.

However, they curiously stuck their heads out to see who it was. They looked very cute.

Frank strode into the villa and reached out to ruffle his daughter's hair. His eyes were filled with love as he took the luggage to the guest room upstairs. After he went downstairs, he told Ava which room the luggage was in.

Then, he squatted down and hugged his daughter with one hand and his son with the other. He treated all his children equally and both of them loved Frank very much. Usually, when Frank was free, he would sit in the children's play area and play games with the two children. He would give them rides, spin them around, and build blocks with them...

Over time, the two children became quite clingy to Frank, especially Nona. She always liked to tiptoe to kiss her father's cheek.

Frank's fatigue from working the entire day could always be dispelled by Nona's kiss.

Usually, Ava and Grace spent more time with their children. Grace had completely retired and was helping to take care of the two babies at home.

this moment, Frank carried the two children to the play area. He took off his shoes and sat on the mat to build blocks with the two children. They competed

gave Frank a thumbs-up. "Daddy." She walked over to grab Frank's arm and kissed him. The smile

disturb you." Grace gestured for her daughter-in-law to bring her friend upstairs to take a look. "It's not a bother. You're very welcome. Ava, bring your friend upstairs to her room. Tell me if you need anything." "Okay, Grace. Let's go. I'll show you your room." After taking

have to listen to your dad.” Cyril was playing by himself, while Nona was still hugging her father's neck. They nodded obediently. "Okay." Alex was brought upstairs by Ava. The room that Grace had prepared for Alex was very

thank you. I'm happy for you." The two of them sat down on the edge of the bed. Ava closed the door and

were in the car, Ava could tell that Alex wasn't in a very good mood.

few months. You graduated during the summer. | asked you to come to Athana at that time, but you kept dragging it out. | felt that there was something you didn't tell me. Did you quarrel with them?" Alex also imitated Ava and crossed his legs. She placed her elbow on her knee and rested her chin on her palm. "After graduation, | told my parents that | was going to work in a big city. | didn't tell my parents

for money. She told me to give them 1,600 dollars every month after | started working. She said that the children need money to go to school and buy clothes." When Ava heard this, she looked at her good friend with heartache and frowned. "How could they ask this of you? You paid for your tuition fees. You worked many part-time jobs to support yourself and only then did you manage to graduate. If your brother feels that it's a

at Ava's small frame. "More like I'm protecting you." Alex knew that Ava's

to gain a foothold in Athana. | won't go back to Sapphire City in the future. Before | came to Athana, | had already asked the village chief to be a witness and cut ties with them. I'm free now. I'll eat my fill alone and my family will eat their fill. | won't feel any pressure at all." There was no need to support

her head to look at Ava. She replied seriously, "They did. | gave them all my savings." Alex's tone was a little mocking, but she was mocking himself. "They didn't agree at first. Seeing that | didn't agree to give them 1,600 dollars for living expenses, they wanted me to be the wife of the bachelor in the neighboring village just so they could get the engagement gift. Do you know how much that engagement gift is? 6,000 dollars. Just 6,000 dollars was enough for them to sell me. In the end, | gave them all my savings." Ava spoke carefully. She saw the tears in her friend's eyes. Alex rarely cried. She had only seen her cry twice

tuition fees and living expenses, and

terrible and patted her friend's shoulder silently. "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. I'm sorry, | won't ask you anymore. This is a new start. You still have me, and all of us. My sister and the others also welcome you here. There's also Rose, Sherri, and Stella. They're all on your side. You have many people who care about you." "It will only get better from here on,' Ava thought. She felt a lump

tears and looked at the ceiling. She forced a smile as if she was relieved, or perhaps she was hiding her emotions. "I gave them triple the money, 17,600 dollars. | gave them all the money I'd earned from working for the past few years and from my scholarship. | originally planned to come over after graduating during the summer vacation, but | didn't have any money. | couldn't come to you like that and be a freeloader, right? So, | worked at Sapphire City for almost half a year and now | have money in my pocket again." After saying that, Alex patted her pocket to show that she was confident and in a

the streets at night. "Don't cry. Ava, you should be happy because I'm free now. Wipe off your tears." Alex hurriedly took the entire packet of tissues from the bedside table, took one out, and

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