Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

After completing their orders, the two of them remained inside the room, exchanging laughter and banter while eagerly awaiting the arrival of Edward

A few minutes later, they heard some commotion at the door.

Natalie nudged Sherri beside her, urging her to get up and suggesting going out for a meal first.

Now feeling a hint of unease, Sherri found her smile freezing on her face. “Natalie, I suddenly feel a bit lightheaded. Please tell Edward that I’m not feeling well”

Natalie raised an eyebrow, her thoughts racing. “She’s going to pull off this act?”

But realizing Sherri’s genuine fear, Natalie decided to play along and not expose her ruse.

She powered down the computer. set it aside, and made her way out of the room. As she caught sight of the man’s shoulders, still glistening with water droplets, “Has it been raining outside?

Edward’s voice, as soothing as ever, filled the room. “Yeah, it’s pouring out there. Thankfully, I parked the car in the basement, so it didn’t get wet.”

Natalie swiftly entered the bathroom, retrieved a dry towel, and offered it to Edward. “Here, give yourself a quick wipe. Your clothes seem to have gotten a little damp.”

Edward accepted the towel with a smile, using it to pat dry his shoulders. He then turned around and inquired, “Is my back

wet?”

She took the towel from his hands and gently dried his back without hesitation. “All taken care of”

Edward seemed momentarily puzzled but quickly regained his composure. He asked. “And what about Sherri?”

Knowing that she couldn’t deceive Edward, known for his kindness and honesty. “Um, well, Sherri isn’t feeling well.”

Upon hearing her answer, Edward immediately grasped the situation. He called out to the guest room, lus voice firm and resolute. “Sherri, you have one minute to come out or face the consequences”

Sherri swiftly recovered from her illness and dashed out of the room, calling out in a low voice, “Edward,” with her head bowed to convey her acknowledgment of wrongdoing, much like a repentant child.

Natalie stepped in to defuse the impending explosion, attempting to alleviate the tension. “Why don’t we grab a bite and have a detailed conversation afterward?”

Edward shot Sherri a stern glance. “We’ll discuss this later.”

Behind Edward, Sherri gestured to Natalie, silently conveying that she would be saved later. Natalie couldn’t help but think that she might also face a lecture. After all, crossing a muddy river was no easy feat. She shrugged her shoulders, accepting the situation.

Unbeknownst to Edward, the two girls engaged in a silent mime performance behind him.

her evening cooking, showcasing her culinary prowess.

subtle haze of tension dissipated as Edward laid eyes on the table laden with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Grilled salmon fillet, grilled steak, roasted turkey, buttered lobster, garden salad with ranch dressing, creamy

of his demeanor. It brought her a small sense of

warmly beckoned Edward. ‘Please

head, a soft smile playing on his lips. “You girls are using sugary ammunition on me, aren’t you?

a

left

diminish her presence, bowing her head and slowly picking at her food, counting each morsel she brought to

on her. She couldn’t let Sherri take all the blame or

to come clean about

in her defense, but a meaningful

was defending Sherri, Edward refrained

unknowingly subjected to a malicious act. The culprit tampered with the entire table,

that Mia was behind this incident. After all, the matter had been resolved, and they

anticipate this explanation. He assumed Sherri had brought a child from some reckless affair. If that were the case, he would also share the responsibility for not caring for them properly. Upon his return, he had been preoccupied. with company matters, neglecting to offer sufficient care

was affected, and Natalie… The realization struck him, causing a moment of hesitation before he mustered the courage

were you affected too?

seemed to stretch as he tightly gripped his fork,

words, pausing briefly to collect her thoughts. She had always regarded Edward as an older brother figure, imbued with a sense

interjected, “Yes, Natalie

through Edward’s mind, leaving him stunned and motionless. It felt as if his soul had been wrenched from his body. His gaze remained fixed on the girl before him, desperately seeking confirmation in

constriction in his throat.

Natalie’s turn to resemble a child caught in a transgression. She lowered her head, her

enveloped his chest. Though he was not an avid smoker, he stood up to gather his thoughts and maintain a facade of composure. “I need

open, seeking solace and a moment to gather his emotions

anger stemmed from both of them being pregnant. Their minds were consumed with the belief that he was struggling to accept this unexpected news without delving into other possibilities.

found it difficult to continue eating without Edward’s presence. Instead, they chose to

him.

engrossed in his cigarette on the balcony. Then, she leaned toward Natalie and asked, “Do you think Edward will confront us later?”

for the first time. It was genuinely uncertain what actions he might take next. All they could do was wait for his return and gauge his reaction.

air. “What do we do now? If Edward refuses to help, it will be quite a predicament. I truly wish that Mia would also face the consequences, but not at the hands

elderly. At this point, she was too overwhelmed to care about anyone else. Natalie knew she wasn’t perfect, struggling

was a jumble of

a brief

composure, returning to his usual refined and composed demeanor. He calmly sat as if nothing had transpired and casually

food with his fork

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