Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 30

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.

appearances were worlds apart. “They don’t look like

of Max’s blame, her

She was so mad at Max for embarrassing her in front of so many people, but she dared not

could only silently swallow

remained silent to avoid provoking Natalie, fearing that Natalie would be

by one to Natalie. “Natalie, this is Carlos. Trevon’s great-uncle. Here is Ted, Trevon’s uncle. 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

years younger than Trevon? Just the same age difference

Natalie. Even though Theo said so, Natalie knew

Mr. Theo. I will come over to meet Trevon’s father when he comes back. After all, he is my elder. Nice to meet you, Mr. Carlos, Mr. Ted, and Mrs. Peggy.” After exchanging greetings, Natalie pretended not

only did Theo disregard Emily’s presence, but even Natalie paid her no

Max didn’t even show

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one who had promised to bring her

filled with laughter and compliments, Emily remained an outsider, unable

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

so scheming that she

care about Emily and her family at all. As long as they didn’t come to offend her, she could live the rest of her life without crossing paths with them. She didn’t even want to exchange at single

with a cold, disdainful stare. Seeing the

and saw all their expressions. Max stared at Natalie with an obsessed look, and Trevon

at this time, and Trevon knew that he had underestimated her social skills. She could even hold conversations about everything. As for that woman beside Max, her expression caused Trevon’s interest.

female voice reverberated, announcing, “Dinner

head towards the man beside her, intending to inquire who else could issue such an authoritative voice within the Wilson family except for Theo.

to understand her unspoken question. He leaned closer to her ear and whispered, “It’s

the living room, and the room grew warm. Natalie removed her coat, draping it on the entrance door. The warm breath of Trevon brushed

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her spine. Her cheeks flushed with a delicate pink hue while. her

rise and depart, Natalie stood up and hooked her arm

eyes filled with confusion, fixed

she replied, “Next time, please don’t get so close to me when you speak. I…

each instance causing her nerves to tense and her heart rate to become

back at her slightly

main seat as everyone

your

Mrs. Rachel,” Natalie

Natalie didn’t mind. It did not matter to Natalie whether Rachel acknowledged Natalie as her daughter-in-law. After all, Natalie

upon witnessing Rachel’s evident indifference to Natalie.