Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

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.

put great effort into her evening

laden with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Grilled salmon fillet, grilled steak, roasted turkey, buttered lobster, garden salad with ranch dressing, creamy potato soup. The extensive menu offered ample

brought her a small sense of relief. reaffirming the power of Natalie’s culinary prowess in

‘Please help yourself to

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

a

was left

slowly picking at her food, counting each morsel she brought to her mouth. As long as Edward remained

the weight of responsibility pressing on her. She couldn’t let Sherri take all the blame or make decisions on her behalf.

the responsibility herself. “Edward, I need to come clean about something. I’m the one who should be held accountable for what happened to

to speak up in her defense, but a meaningful look

Natalie was defending Sherri, Edward refrained from speaking up.

my late mother’s belongings. Sherri insisted on accompanying me, fearing for my safety. However, we were unknowingly subjected to a malicious act. The culprit tampered with the entire table, drugging all the guests, including older people and children. We let our guard down, and as a result, we lost

to Edward that Mia was behind this incident. After all, the

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

was affected, and Natalie… The realization struck him, causing a moment

too?

moment seemed to stretch as he tightly gripped his

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

urgency as she hastily interjected, “Yes, Natalie is pregnant too. We’re

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

parched lips and felt a constriction in his throat. “Is what… Sherri saying,

a child caught in a transgression. She lowered her head, her fork idly twirling in her hand, and gave a

chest. Though he was not an avid smoker, he stood up to gather his thoughts and maintain a

balcony door open, seeking solace and a moment

exchanged perplexed glances, unsure how to proceed. They shared a common understanding. Edward’s apparent anger stemmed from both of them being pregnant. Their minds were consumed with the belief that he was struggling to

to continue eating

him.

was engrossed in his cigarette on the balcony. Then, she leaned toward Natalie and asked, “Do you think Edward will

Edward in such a distracted state for the first time. It was genuinely uncertain what actions he might take next. All they could do was

a balloon losing 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 of Trevon. Let her

had no moral boundaries, showing no mercy to the young or the elderly. At this point, she was too overwhelmed to care

was a jumble

brief

refined and composed demeanor. He calmly sat as if nothing had transpired and casually inquired,

food with