Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 285

The atmosphere at the dining table was relatively pleasant. At least, it was harmonious. After all, there were no awkward moments or tense scenes.

Halfway through the meal, Ava, the little princess, called. When Sherri got off work in the afternoon, she sent a message in the group chat, asking everyone to gather at a pizza restaurant.

Ava thought that it was their usual gathering, so she made the video call.

Natalie’s phone kept ringing, interrupting the conversation. She picked up. the phone and waved it. She turned to Sherri and Rose. “Ava,” she mouthed.

Natalie’s lip movement was clear. Sherri and Rose naturally understood what she meant. However, since Frank was around, Natalie was prepared to hang up the phone and then send a message to Ava to explain the situation.

Realizing Natalie’s next move, Rose quickly stood up and walked to Natalie’s side. She snatched the phone from her hand. This action shocked Natalie.

Just as Natalie was about to ask Rose what she wanted to do, the video call was already answered.

Rose held the phone and smiled as she wiggled her waist at Frank. She smugly answered the video call. Instantly, Ava’s upper body appeared on the screen. The young girl’s hair was styled in a side braid. She wore a white halter-neck top with ruffled edges. One could vaguely see that the lower half of her outfit was a pair of light blue jeans.

A pair of bright and clear eyes stared at the screen. They were lively and innocent. She supported her chin with one hand and rested her chin on it. Her eyes were curved like a crescent moon. Her sweet voice came out of the phone, and her tone was cheerful. “Rose, are you guys still eating pizza?” she said. “Oh, I really want to join you.

“It’s just that I’m so busy. I didn’t look at my phone all afternoon. I just saw the message. Where is my sister and Sherri?”

Sherri and Natalie stood up and walked over to Rose’s back. They bent down and greeted together, saying, “Hi, little princess, Ava.”

Natalie involuntarily glanced at Frank. She saw that Frank had been

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eating calmly the whole time. He looked like a real hearty eater. Natalie could not help but shake her head inwardly Then, she asked, “Ava, are you done with your busy schedule?”

Ava smiled gently. Her smile was as warm as the sun. “Not yet,” she said. “I still have to check some information tonight I had a stomach ache today, probably because I was too busy at noon and forgot to eat. I went back to the dormitory to ask my roommates for stomach medicine. It’s just a little discomfort. Nothing serious.”

In order to reassure everyone, she kept smiling, showing no signs of discomfort. Natalie was still a little worried. She said. Take care of health. Don’t skip meals for the sake of the competition.”

Ava replied obediently, “Got it. Today is an exception.”

your

he doesn’t talk much, he’s helped me solve the problems that have been bothering

person is quite attentive,” she said. “Every time I ask a professional question, he will respond. But when I ask other non-professional questions, he never responds. This person is probably a master as he doesn’t like to engage in idle chatter

a loss and confused. “When did I recommend a tech to Ava?” she thought. Tm just a pediatrician. How would

I recommended him to

expert

bulb moment. She turned to look at Frank, wanting to say something. However, Frank

silenced. She was unable

all like that. However, Trevon’s eyes turned serious. He looked in Frank’s

the actions of these two siblings without missing anything. At this moment, he was watching Frank nonchalantly as if he

who had been eating heartily.

with the intention of venting frustration. It hurt Frank. He voiced his dissatisfaction, saying, “You are stuffed and have got nothing better

on the screen stopped abruptly. Ava, who was talking to Sherri and Natalie, instantly felt uneasy. She lowered her head and fell silent. She clutched at the hem of her shirt.

so she definitely would not stop Ava. “Goodbye,” she

made a

fell silent. It was as if the atmosphere had turned cold by a few degrees.

shouted from across. the table,

a disdainful look. Instead of raising his glass, he picked up the beer beside him and finished it in

grievances in his heart had been poured into the trash. can. Seeing the cold expression of the person beside him, Rose continued to make Frank feel down. “Serves you right as you hurt her,” she said. “Otherwise, would Ava hang up the phone immediately after hearing your voice? This goes to show that she doesn’t want to hear your voice. Sigh, you don’t stand a chance to reconcile with

glanced over coldly and said, “Are you sick again?

Edward again. The more she looked at him, the more he resembled someone else.

computer bugs. Instead, she sat blankly on the chair in the dormitory. She held her stomach with one hand and buried her head in the crook of her

from the dormitory pushed open the door and entered. It was Ava’s good friend, Alex Johnson. She was a girl, but her name sounded like a boy’s name. Even her personality was like a boy’s. She had a buzz cut. Those who did not know her would think that a boy

her shoulder, expressing concern. Her voice carried a

hearing this, Ava raised her head. Her eyes were shimmering with tears, making people feel distressed. Alex was anxious. “Which part of your

“Is your stomach hurting so badly that you’re crying? I’ll take you to the hospital. This stupid competition is driving everyone crazy. The school principal has got nothing better to do than to agree to such a competition. He’s old and has got nothing better to do. Let’s not participate in it. We don’t care about

lousy thing is this? Return it tomorrow and let the principal participate in

go on your behalf. I

a result of feeling irritated. When Alex got angry, she said whatever came to her mind without holding back. Ava found her adorable. She forced a smile and explained, “I’m fine. I’m just a little uncomfortable.”

uncomfortable. She felt very

As long as she did not see it, she would be able to avoid being

When she heard Frank’s voice,