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

recommending the expert to me. He’s really amazing Although he doesn’t

waiting for Rose to speak. Ava continued to share. “I don’t know if that person is a man or a woman, but that 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

confused. “When did I recommend a tech to Ava?”

him to Ava? What’s

expert

light bulb moment. She turned to look at Frank, wanting

was unable to

bit strange but thought that maybe computer enthusiasts were all like that. However, Trevon’s eyes turned serious. He looked in Frank’s

these two siblings without missing anything. At this moment, he was watching

garlic bread and nearly choked on it. She glanced disdainfully at her brother, who had been eating heartily. “Jeez, he must have gone through famine,” she thought.

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

was talking to Sherri and Natalie, instantly felt uneasy. She lowered her head and fell silent. She clutched

hung up, so she definitely would not stop Ava. “Goodbye,” she said. “Good

felt sorry for Ava too. She made a gesture to cheer

in the private room became strange. Everyone fell silent. It was as if the atmosphere had turned cold by

raised his glass, faced Frank, and shouted from across. the table,

up the beer beside him and finished

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.

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

retracted her gaze and looked at Edward again. The more she looked at him, the more he resembled someone else. “I’ve

sat blankly on the chair in the dormitory. She held her stomach with

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 had sneaked into the girls

She quickly walked over and patted her shoulder, expressing concern. Her voice carried a magnetic quality as she asked. “Ava, are you okay?

hearing this, Ava raised her head. Her eyes were shimmering with tears, making people feel distressed. Alex was anxious. “Which part of your body is unwell?” she said. “Why

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

of lousy thing is this? Return it tomorrow and let the principal participate in the competition himself since

I would go on your behalf. I should’ve known and not slept

her

felt emotionally uncomfortable. She felt

she did not see it, she would be able to avoid being reminded about Frank. As time passed, she would then be able

did not seem to be the case. When she heard Frank’s voice, she wanted to cry.