Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 51

Time passed quietly.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year’s Day.

Ever since Natalie shared a bed with Trevon at the Wilson’s residence, they did not have much interaction. It was as if it never happened.

Lately. Trevon seemed quite busy. She had not seen him in the morning, and he came home late at night. When he returned, she was already fast asleep with the door closed.

As Natalie was lost in her thoughts, her phone rang. It wasn’t an alarm, nor was it a WhatsApp message. It was a call.

She extended her arm to retrieve her phone, and when she saw the caller ID on the screen, she wore her morning smile.

“Hello, Edward.”

A gentle and soft-spoken voice came from the other end of the phone, “Natalie, are you awake? Did I disturb you?”

“No, I was already awake. I was just about to get up. 111 freshen up and meet Sherri, and then we’ll come to pick you up. Weren’t you supposed to be on the plane at this time?”

On the other end of the phone. Edward churkled lightly. Then, Natalie only noticed something off now. Edward replied, “Things got done ahead of schedule. I changed my flight last night.”

“Oh, why didn’t you message me last night? I set my alarm wrong. What time will you arrive? Can we make it in time if we go now?” She glanced at her phone and saw that it was already 2 o’clock. Edward’s original arrival time was 3 o’clock, so she and Sherri would have enough time to go to the airport.

But it seemed like they were not going to make it on time. They would definitely be late.

She had set the alarm for 2:10.

Edward’s voice remained gentle and unhurried. T’m already here. Are you awake?”

“Just wait for me. I’ll come to pick you up right away.”

“You…” Before Edward could finish his sentence, there was only silence on the other end of the phone. Natalie always rushed around like this, but she never broke her promises.

In the airport terminal, at a coffee shop, a man with light gold-rimmed glasses exuded a refined and gentle aura with a touch

of calmness.

was puzzled. They had been off the plane for over

they’ll be here soon. You go ahead to the

Mr. Landor. And what about you…”

up, occasionally glancing at the pale blue dial of the watch

wrist.

to go to the office for the handover today. but Edward had postponed it and insisted on arranging things for tomorrow without telling the reason. He only instructed Kyle

calmly sipped his coffee, patiently waiting.

bike to a spot near the

she called Sherri. “Miss Landor, where

still asleep. The alarm hasn’t gone off yet,” Sherri answered lazily, her eyes barely

brother called me. He’s already at the airport, so give yourself 10 minutes to get ready. And if you arrive later than me, you know what to expect”

put on slippers, she tossed her phone onto the bed and rushed into

the time. It took her only 8 minutes, the shortest time she had ever spent getting ready. She

arrived at the airport entrance at the

handed over a 20-dollar bill. “Keep the change,” she said hurriedly, fearing Natalie would beat her

scene, Natalie couldn’t help but laugh while

kids, whenever Sherri fell behind, she would be punished

shadow in Sherri’s

Edward and Natalie waited for her at the foot of the mountain for a full hour. When she finally arrived, Edward said, “Sherri, I waited for

grew anxious “Edward, why do I have to climb up alone? What about

going to buy some food You’ll experience what it feels like to wait for someone,

Sherri went speechless.

true to his words. Edward actually did that. He insisted on taking Natalie to the city to buy milkshakes and cakes. claiming they needed the energy after the hike.

several hours before they reached the mountaintop

feeling happy and carefree Being

sister and took

if she was the one who was adopted and if Natalie

sister