Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

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The living room emanated an atmosphere of harmonious conversation, filled with laughter and jokes that seemed to revolve around something delightful.

Natalie had just stepped into the doorway and paused when she caught a familiar voice and wondered if she had mistaken it.

Trevon noticed her abrupt halt, turned his head, and inquired, “What’s the matter?”

Natalie smiled, shook her head to indicate it was nothing, and proceeded inside.

Half an hour before dinnertime, Trevon guided Natalie to sit beside him on the sofa.

Being friendly, Theo’s brother, Carlos Wilson, asked, “Aren’t you going to introduce this beautiful girl to us?”

Of course, he meant Natalie.

Trevon responded casually, “This is Natalie, my wife.”

Well, there was nothing wrong with that.

Theo, fearing that Trevon might say something to discomfort Natalie, felt. a sense of relief after hearing what he said, resulting in a smile on his face.

It seemed that what he had just said to Trevon had worked! Theo couldn’t help but feel happy with that.

Natalie’s beauty captivated Max’s gaze, his eyes fixed upon her. He exclaimed directly without thinking, “Trevon, your wife is truly beautiful.”

Max saw nothing amiss with his comment, and all eyes turned simultaneously toward Natalie. Even Emily, who had been conversing with Peggy, turned to look at Natalie.

When she caught a glimpse of Natalie, Emily’s face turned pale, her smile fading instantly.

One second, she had been engrossed in laughter and chatter with Peggy, but now her countenance was repulsive, as if she had consumed something distasteful.

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In a panic, she instinctively grasped Max’s arm tightly. “What are you doing? You’re hurting me!”

Max, whose attention was fixed on Natalie, snapped impatiently.

To him, Emily was just a girl who desperately played hard to get, which successfully caused his desire to conquer. After all. Max thought there was no girl he couldn’t handle. She was just another girl he had brought home, and she wasn’t the first, either.

Max was actually not that into her. At this moment, Max couldn’t help but notice that Emily and Natalie seemed to share the same surname.

worlds apart. “They

of Max’s blame,

She was so mad at Max for embarrassing her in front of so many people, but she dared

silently swallow her anger.

avoid provoking Natalie, fearing that Natalie would

And this is Ted’s wife, Peggy. Trevon’s cousin, Max. is over there, just two years younger than Trevon. Trevon’s mother is now busy in the kitchen, and Trevon’s father is away on a business trip. When he returns, I will arrange a meeting between the two of you.”

years younger than Trevon? Just the same age difference between me and this illegitimate

Even though Theo said so, Natalie knew it was improper to let Trevon’s father take the initiative to

to meet

disregard Emily’s presence, but even Natalie paid her no attention as if she

that Max didn’t even show

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was the one who had promised to bring her home today. Rage bubbled just below the surface of Emily’s

laughter and compliments, Emily remained an outsider, unable to engage in conversation, and no

answering all questions from the elders with grace and generosity. Her manners were graceful, and her demeanor matched that of a wealthy young

scheming that she purposely sought to exclude

her, she could live the rest of her life without crossing paths with them. She didn’t even want to exchange at single word

a cold, disdainful stare. Seeing

with an obsessed look, and Trevon was not

skills. She could even hold conversations about everything. As for that woman beside Max, her expression caused

female voice

her, intending to inquire who else could issue such an authoritative voice

seemed to understand her unspoken question. He leaned closer to her

had been turned on in the living room, and the room grew warm. Natalie removed her coat, draping it on the

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a delicate pink hue while. her

for the elders to rise and depart, Natalie stood up and hooked her arm through Trevon’s.

fixed upon her

please don’t get so close to me when

instance causing her nerves to tense and her heart rate to become irregular. This sensation

back at her slightly flushed countenance with. a

occupied the main seat as everyone took their places.

this is your mother-in-law, Rachel.”

Rachel,” Natalie addressed with reverence.

a glance and just nodded indifferently. Natalie didn’t mind. It did not matter to Natalie whether Rachel acknowledged Natalie as her daughter-in-law. After all, Natalie would divorce Trevon in two months, and Rachel

despondency dissipated upon witnessing Rachel’s evident