Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 228

Meanwhile, on the 38th floor of Grand Manor, Trevon was trying to help Jasper with his writing. He pointed in exasperation at Jasper’s crooked handwriting.

“Write another line of this word. You can only stop writing when you get it right.”

Jasper wanted to argue back but could not due to his limited vocabulary. He started to sulk, wishing that his mother would.

come back soon.

Meanwhile, Hackett was having fun with Ruby. He lifted her high into the air, cajoling. “Ruby, I can raise you again, but you have to call me Daddy Just call me Daddy once.”

Though hesitant. Hackett seemed to have succeeded in persuading Ruby. She opened her mouth slightly as Hackett looked at her with anticipation. He was feeling excited and apprehensive at the same time. It was a mixture of complex emotions.

“Daddy” The soft and childish voice echoed in the living room.

The next minute, a mocking voice was heard. “How useless. Don’t tell me you’re contented with her calling you Daddy.”

Hackett was elated. He did not hesitate to show his delight. “Oh yes, I’m contented. I feel so happy. If this doesn’t matter to you, you can tell Natalie you don’t care if Jasper calls you Daddy”

When Hackett mentioned Natalie. Trevon picked up the phone on the table again. There was a message in the chat group which was muted. It was sent to the attention of Trevon and Hackett.

Curious, he clicked on the message. In hindsight, he should not have read it. He stared at the shocking information.

Natalie had told him that she was in the beauty salon. Trevon thought. Since when did she learn how to lie?”

Hackett was about to say something to Trevon when he caught sight of the latter staring blankly at his phone. Hackett patted Ruby’s head and walked toward Trevon with Ruby in his arms.

“Damn it. They are having fun at Lithern Club while we stay home to look after the children” Hackett’s voice grew louder when he saw the photo. He felt indignant.

Frank had sent them four photos. One was a close-up shot of Natalie. They could tell that it was taken in close proximity. There was also one photo of Sherri and another of Ana. The last was a group photo of the four ladies

They were having a tea party.

The good thing was that they were not on the dance floor.

In the photo, Natalie wore a pair of jeans and a shirt. Her skin looked very fair and smooth. Her hair, which Trevon could never distinguish the exact color, was casually draped over her shoulders. She was beaming and looked like she was enjoying

herself

Trevon suddenly stood up and said to Hackett, who was standing beside him. “Look after the children. I’m going out for a while As he spoke, he started to walk away

There was no way Hackett was going to stay home to look after the kids. He did not want to handle Jasper and Ruby all by

himself

arm with his other hand. “Why don’t we send the children to Mr.

Turner?”

saying, “He went out to discuss a

you call Jim over? I think

You know how pretty Natalie looks today. If you delay any longer, she may

older than Miss Landor too. Pot calling the kettle

looked old. He was always dressed flamboyantly to disguise his age. He was unlike Trevon, who wore black every day. It was as if he was attending a funeral. One

looked like a cradle snatcher standing

his phone and quickly made a call to Jim

on the 37th floor. I moved in today, so I can be readily available whenever you need me, Mr. Wilson.”

his flattery. “Come up to the 38th floor”

knocked on the door of

at him. He was almost out of breath. Hackett gave him a wicked smile. “I’ll give you a chance to practice ahead of time.”

asked, “Mr. Wilson,

shirt, he instructed. “Tim going out for a while. I’ll leave these two children to you. I’ll reimburse

not know how to take care

“Mr. Wilson, why don’t I

said, “It’s all right. I should be able to manage this. Mr. Wilson, you should get going.”

had agreed to babysit the children. Trevon turned to Jasper. “Practise your writing.

his homework when he answered obediently, “Yeah.”

finished speaking. Trevon walked toward the door. Hackett was still taking his time to talk to Ruby. He kissed

waved her hand. She did not say whatever Hackett told her to.

left the room, Jim looked around, flustered. He was now alone with the two children. Jim was a very efficient worker. After working for Trevon for so many years, he learned a lot and was able to handle most of the company’s matters alone. However, he had never taken care of young kids. He had no experience

Jasper. He was Trevon’s precious son, so Jim felt compelled to suck up to the

you writing? Oh, your handwriting is really beautiful.”

his homework in front of

a

a few seconds, he snapped back to his senses. He asked Jasper in disbelief, “Do you mean you want me to do your homework for you?” Jun

that a young boy like Jasper

nodded, looking

saw the determined look on Jasper’s face and knew he did not have a choice. Reluctantly, he took the pencil and

was making Jim relive memories

with his favorite toys with Ruby in

Jasper would occasionally check on Jim’s handwriting as if he understood

away, enjoying their tea party at Lithern