Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 316

On the way to the airport. Frank halted the car at an open space not far from Turner Manor.

Rose observed her brother deftly maneuver the car into a parking spot using one hand and inquired, “What are you up to?”

Ignoring Rose’s question, Frank retrieved his phone from the central console and typed a few words on the open chat interface. Then, he exited the app after typing and dialing a number. Once the call connected, he instructed. “You can proceed now

Rose was utterly perplexed by this sequence of actions and speculated. “What on earth is he doing? He isn’t setting off explosives, is he Curiosity piqued, she questioned once more. “What’s your plan? You…”

Betore she could complete her sentence, a sudden explosive sound erupted, overpowering her voice. A spectacular burst of fireworks shot swiftly into the sky, instantly illuminating the darkness

The interior of the car, previously dim, now glowed brightly with the radiance of the fireworks Rose’s gaze fixed on the night sky, where the colorful explosions lett a briet yet dazzling imprint against the dark canvas

Overlapping memories flashed through her mind. It was the scene of Trevon confessing his feelings to Natalie on the island not long ago. At that time. Trevon had ignited fireworks for Natalie. Ava was envious of that proposal. As Rose admired that moment, she had made it sound like she had arranged it for Ava

A sudden realization dawned on Rose. Her mind raced. Surprised and playfully, she swatted Frank, who reclined lazily in his seat and gazed at the fireworks above. “Geez, you’re quite strategic. So, you overheard everything that night. You arranged this for Ava tonight because she envied the fireworks on the island, right?”

Frank tapped the steering wheel with one hand and leaned against the car window with the other, responding, Pursuing someone is a man’s affair What’s a girl doing meddling with it?”

For reasons she couldn’t quite fathom. Rose found Frank incredibly impressive-domineering yet charismatic.

Rose contemplated. “No wonder Cranky Franky said he’d take the first 99 steps towards her in the future. So, this is what he meant- a touch of male chauvinism. But it’s alright, after all, he is my brother”

Meanwhile, a passionate encounter was unfolding in a room at Turner Manor. Prioritizing quality and gentleness, two people were engrossed in their realm of ecstasy.

However, their cuphoria was abruptly interrupted by the loud sound of fireworks a few minutes later. Trevon frowned and glanced at the gap in the curtains. The bursts of light occasionally pierced through the cracks, disrupting their climax.

With her vision blurred, Natalie suggested. “Aren’t you going to close the curtains?”

Annoyed by Frank’s antics. Trevon clenched his teeth in irritation and muttered. “This Frank guy sticks to a script, following a set routine. He is copying what I’ve done before. He lacks originality. Let Ava hang on a bit longer. It’ll toughen him up.”

the softness of spring rain, her cheeks tinged with a sheer flush, her hues perfectly harmonized, chimed in with a hoarse and soft

in, you

night sky harmonized with the sparkling gems adorning

phone received a message from Frank. The message contained simple words. [Look at the sky 1

nightgown, the fabric felt icy to the touch, imparting a refreshing sensation upon contact. A warmth spread through Ava’s heart as her fingers grazed the cool cloth. Each firework blossoming in the sky left a fleeting beauty etched within her heart, creating a sense of warmth that

bunny imprints on her nightgown, and a rush of happiness surged within her. Without conscious thought, she reached out to touch the

sank deep into its embrace as if she had become one with this surprise. Her chest swelled with joy, her toes tapping rhythmically along the swing’s edge, her hand cradling her head as she tilted it to take

contemplation. Her mind raced, “Frank said he’d take 99 steps toward me. So, is the final step marriage or having

me, which is worth one point. The third step is giving me 11 flowers. That’s one point. Showing up at the masquerade, that is another point. Accompanying me to class, one point. Walking me home, one point.

them up, he’s taken eight steps. 1, 2, 3, 4… 8 points. He’s still 91 points

be reach 99 99 points seem a little far

I wouldn’t say I like that number. Let’s go with six points per step. That will be 48. That number feels a bit awkward, though. Scratch that. Seven points per step, which makes it a total of

tables up to 100 from her elementary school days as she delved deep into her thoughts. Finally, she made her decision. She unlocked her phone, glanced at the screen, and spotted a few words. A sinile tugged at her lips.

merrily across the keyboard, [For the person walking 99 steps, thanks to your fireworks, I’ll bump you up to

arrived instantly, and Frank wrote, [How did you

method behind the

If there are any opportunities or points, I will add them to your score.]

[What are the criteria?]

proudly. [Ava’s

with a simple, [Hmm,

exchange, Frank’s responses seemed

as if they

from her seat and jumped with joy while holding her phone. Then, she leaned against the balcony railing to continue watching the endless cascade of fireworks in the sky. The extent of the fireworks Frank had arranged

told a man she disliked romance or surprises, she

Frank. She wasn’t opposed to romance, so why not

his sister to the airport. Upon arrival, Joseph’s

laughter as he undoubtedly engaged in a chat