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.

area. He took off his shoes and sat on the mat to build blocks with the two children. They competed to see

grab Frank's arm and kissed him. The smile on Frank's face

hid the sadness in her eyes and said politely, "Hello, Mrs. Roberts. Sorry to 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 a few steps, Ava stood at the staircase and leaned on the

her father's neck. They nodded obediently. "Okay." Alex was brought upstairs by Ava. The room that Grace had prepared for Alex was very nice, clean, and warm. The bed sheets were sky blue and the curtains

down on the edge of the bed. Ava closed the door and prepared to have a

could tell that Alex wasn't in a

on the computer. "Alex, did you quarrel with your parents? Is that why you're here?" Hearing this, Alex smiled bitterly and revealed her true emotions. "You can tell?" "Not really, but I've been suspecting it for a 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

City. In addition, my brother has three children. My mother felt that I should repay my family after attending university for so many years and help my brother and the others reduce their burden, so she asked me 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

her arm around her friend's shoulder. "Stick to me from now on. I'll protect you." These words made Alex laugh. She turned to look at Ava's small frame. "More like I'm protecting you." Alex knew that Ava's protection was

to rely on myself 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

her hand and tilted 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

cut off her tuition fees and

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.

held back her 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.

live on the streets at night. "Don't cry.

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