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

Ruby with one hand, Hackett grabbed Trevon’s arm with his other hand. “Why

Turner?”

saying, “He went out to discuss

don’t you call Jim over? I think he’s

delay any longer, she may catch the eye

Landor too.

not think he 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 look and anyone could tell that Trevon was

like a cradle snatcher standing next

still took out his phone and quickly made a call to Jim “Where are

the latter’s good books. “Tm on the 37th floor. I moved in today, so I can be readily available whenever you need me, Mr. Wilson.”

ignored his flattery. “Come up to

Jim knocked on the door of the room on the 38th

the door and looked at him. He was almost out of breath. Hackett gave

asked, “Mr. Wilson, what’s going on?”

his shirt, he

about to protest that he did not know

with another suggestion. “Mr. Wilson, why don’t

timidly changed his mind and said, “It’s all right. I should be able to

to babysit the children. Trevon turned to Jasper. “Practise your

was doing his homework when he answered

Trevon walked toward the door. Hackett was still taking his time to talk to Ruby. He kissed her and said. “Daddy is going to find Mominy. Stay here and play with Uncle Jim. Say goodbye to

waved her hand. She did not say whatever Hackett told

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.

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

you writing? Oh, your handwriting is really

suddenly thought of an idea. He pushed his homework in front of Jim before handing him

a

senses. He asked Jasper in disbelief, “Do you mean you want me to

not believe that a young boy like Jasper would

nodded, looking serious.

not have a choice. Reluctantly, he took the pencil and started to imitate

Jim relive memories of his kindergarten days.

to Jim, he started playing with his favorite toys with Ruby in the living room.

check on Jim’s handwriting as if he understood what the words meant.

the four girls were chattering away, enjoying their tea