Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 74

That evening, Natalie hurriedly made her way to the Wilson’s residence, her heart filled with anxiety and anticipation.

As Natalie stepped inside the house, Mary, the friendly housekeeper, welcomed her with a warm smile. “Mrs. Wilson, you’re here”

Mary could not help but feel a sense of confusion. Today was not usual for gatherings at the Wilson’s residence, and she could not help but notice that Trevon was nowhere to be seen.

Natalie smiled warmly at Mary and replied, “Hello, Mary. Is Mr. Theo in his study? I have something important to discuss with him. Is he available at the moment?”

“Sure, he’s upstairs. Just knock on his door, Mary replied. “Mr. Theo has finished dinner and is currently practicing calligraphy in his study,”

Natalie went directly to the study and gently knocked on the door. A deep voice resonated from within, saying, “Please,

come in.”

His lack of surprise was palpable as Theo laid his eyes upon Natalie, who was standing at the door with poise and grace. It was evident that he had anticipated her impending visit.

However, he was caught off guard by the timing of her visit.

A flicker of surprise danced across Theo’s face as he greeted Natalie. “My dear, what brings you here?” he exclaimed. “Come in, come in. Have you had dinner?”

Natalie responded politely with a white lie. “Mr. Theo, I’ve already had dinner, she claimed. Deep down, however, she harbored a greater purpose, knowing that indulging in a substantial meal would only hinder her as she braced herself for the weighty matters ahead.

“Mr. Theo, are you busy? I want to discuss something with you,’ she expressed, conveying a sense of urgency.

Natalie had always been a person unaccustomed to compromise. She persevered through countless days because of her deep love and loyalty toward Theo. However, amidst her unyielding nature, she found one aspect elusive-her own heart, a force beyond her control, dictating its desires and yearnings.

Instead of offering an immediate response, Theo shifted gears, diverting the conversation to a different topic altogether. A nostalgic smile played on his lips as he suggested, “It’s been some time since we last played chess together. How about joining me for a few rounds today?”

gracefully sat at the

of focused play. Mr. Theo broke the silence, his voice gentle yet probing. “Natalie, are you contemplating separating from Trevon? Are

her as Natalie absorbed his astute observation “Mr. Theo possesses

know, our marriage was not born out of Trevon’s desire Despite our efforts to make things work, we have failed to foster any genuine emotions for one another. It

previous sentiments, Natalie yearned to convey another important aspect of her decision. She wanted to ensure that,

understanding and concern. Trevon isn’t inherently a bad person. His upbringing and fiercely competitive nature have shaped his worldview. Furthermore, his time serving in the military, where opportunities to form meaningful connections might have been scarce, could have impacted his emotional intelligence. Natalie, I must ask, is it truly that you harbor no fondness for him, or could other underlying reasons contribute to

empathy, “Regardless of the specific reasons, I firmly believe that forcing two incompatible individuals to remain together is a form of torment for

already completed my application for studying abroad. It’s a decision I made carefully, and I believe resolving the matter between

surprise flickered within Mr. Theo’s thoughts. This child has taken the initiative to prepare to leave.” he contemplated inwardly. Recognizing that her decision went beyond the influence of mere trends, he acknowledged that there must be deeper underlying reasons propelling her forward. It became apparent to him that her dissatisfaction had likely been accumulating gradually and that his grandson might have fallen short

her unwavering resolve.

a moment of resignation and support. Mr. Theo slapped his thigh, indicating his willingness to accept Natalie’s decision. Very well, my dear, since you have firmly made up your mind.

swift acceptance of her decision. “Mr. Thro, is tomorrow suitable! If it is, I would appreciate it if Trevon could accompany me to the City Hall,”

disdainful as he responded firmly. “We don’t need to beg him. We can proceed with the divorce without his

she pondered the situation. Is it now possible for divorces to be initiated unilaterally she wondered silently. “When

who had never experienced divorce firsthand, Natalie lacked in-depth knowledge and understanding of the

called out loudly. “Gage, please come up here for a moment”

Gage, hurriedly ascended the stairs, his breath slightly labored from the hastened pace. “Mr. Theo. what are

responded, “Catch your breath and then proceed to call City Hall

sir, Gage acknowledged.

an hour, a man in his thirties arrived at the residence, accompanied by two individuals. The trio, equipped with the necessary paperwork,

eyes evoked a sense of surprise within Natalie, reinforcing her perception that circumstances seemed more expedient and convenient for those with wealth and

of the divorce proceedings that evening. Although she had come prepared. with her identification card, she had not anticipated the

of her marriage license was not an impossible obstacle. With a reassuring tone, they informed her that she could apply for a new marriage license on the spot, ensuring the necessary documentation was in order before proceeding with

received the newly obtained red booklet and promptly handed it to Theo. Theo had safeguarded

the high efficiency and effectiveness of the professionals involved. As a result, two fresh divorce certificates, each adorned with a distinctive red cover, were obtained. The swiftness with which the divorce had transpired contrasted starkly with the duration of her marriage, leaving her with a

the divorce certificates in her hands, a wave of surrealism washed over her, and