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.

put great effort into her evening cooking, showcasing her culinary

dissipated as Edward laid eyes on the table laden with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Grilled salmon fillet, grilled

easing of his demeanor. It brought her a small

‘Please help yourself

sugary ammunition on

into a stunned silence.

left speechless.

slowly picking at her food, counting each morsel she brought to her mouth.

She couldn’t let Sherri take all the blame or make

herself. “Edward, I need to come clean about something. I’m the

but a meaningful look from

that Natalie was defending Sherri, Edward refrained from speaking

malicious act. The culprit tampered with the entire table,

Mia was behind this incident. After all, the

were the case, he would also share the responsibility for not caring for them properly. Upon his return, he had been preoccupied. with

realization struck him, causing a moment of hesitation before

too? Are you

seemed to stretch as he tightly gripped his fork, holding

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

urgency as she hastily interjected, “Yes,

felt as if his soul had been wrenched from his body. His gaze remained fixed on the girl before him, desperately seeking

in his throat. “Is what… Sherri

She lowered her head, her fork idly twirling in her hand, and gave

stood up to gather his thoughts and maintain a facade of composure. “I need some fresh air. I’ll step out onto the balcony.

door open, seeking solace and a moment

in the dining room, the two girls exchanged perplexed glances, unsure how to proceed. They shared a common understanding. Edward’s apparent anger stemmed from both of them being pregnant. Their

to continue

him.

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

take next.

predicament. I truly wish that Mia would also face the consequences, but not at the hands of Trevon. Let her taste the helplessness we’re experiencing That

had no moral boundaries, showing no mercy to the young or the elderly. At this point, she was too overwhelmed to care about anyone else. Natalie knew she wasn’t perfect, struggling to navigate her life’s

a jumble of

a brief

sat as if nothing had transpired and casually inquired, “What are your

speared a piece of food with his fork while posing

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