Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 365

They finally arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Edward opened the passenger door like a gentleman.

Rose hesitated for a moment. She looked at the driver’s seat and suggested. “Why don’t I drive?”

Her brother forbade her to drive since her last accident. Rose itched to get behind the wheel again.

Edward wanted to retuse when he met her gaze The shadow of the accident still haunted him to date. He cleared his throat and said. “Let me drive. Il send you wherever you want to go.”

Edward did not want to risk his life, fearing Rose would get into another mishap. Just because he fell out of love did not mean he wanted to commit suicide.

He went to the church to pray out of frustration; he had no intention of leaving the world behind just yet.

Rose looked somewhat disappointed, but it was Edward’s car, and he made the call. She understood a car was like a man’s wife and did not blame him for being protective of his. She was at fault for asking to drive in the first place. “All right, then Take me to Athana,” she said.

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Edward understood Rose’s destination was not downtown Athana. He thought momentarily and said, “Tm going to the pier to look for your brother. Do you want to come along? I can take you there if you want”

Rose was glad Edward was headed in the same direction. She planned to go to the pier anyway and realized Atlana was far away from where they were. In any case, she had lied once and did not want to lose face further. Rose was not proud of herself for having a lousy sense of direction. She did not want others to know her brother had arranged a car and designated a driver for her.

In fact, Edward already knew about it that day at the pier when Frank’s car stopped before him. He was stunned

He had sat in the car for over seven hours and could recite the license plate with his eyes closed.

However, Rose came in a cab today. Therefore. Edward did not suspect anything

“Thanks for offering. It’s awkward to address you as Mr. Landor as if we’re from a different era. I think you are cool. Now that we have shared a few secrets, why don’t we be buddies instead? You can treat me like a hiro,” Rose suggested. Edward was taken aback.

He was at a loss for words and did not reply to Rose. He did not agree or reject her. Edward smiled, thinking that Rose was erratic. No one would believe she attempted suicide previously.

Nevertheless, Edward admired Rose’s straightforwardness. She had no qualms about speaking her mind.

Rose fought hard to stay awake in the car on their way to the pier. She nodded off, hit her head against the window, and woke up startled.

Rose looked around in a daze. “Don’t mind me,” she said quickly. “Carry on driving

Edward was about to say, “Why don’t you sleep for a while?” But he decided not to, knowing Rose would soon fall asleep at the rate she was nodding off

Edward drove quietly and kept his eyes on the road throughout the journey.

He glanced at Rose at the traffic light junction; the latter was fast asleep. He shook his head helplessly, thinking Rose was as ignorant as Sherri, living carelessly.

Edward thought she was unassuming and trusted others too easily. She fell asleep in his car soundly despite not knowing

him well.

and did not equip it with the usual necessities for road trips. Moreover, he usually drove alone and did not decorate the car with accessories. Edward then turned on the air conditioner and adjusted it to a suitable temperature to prevent Rose from catching a cold. Suddenly, his cell phone rang. Edward picked it up immediately. He glanced at the traffic lights and then at Rose. He stepped on

curious on the other end of the line. He wondered why his boss and good friend had not arrived at the office late in the morning. “Are you taking

to baptize my

“You went to church this early in the

still low,

amiss. “Is there someone with you? A

God send for a woman to redeem you?” Kyle seeined to be inquisitive

do? I’m

Kyle could squeeze in another word,

the pier and stopped in

He opened the door gently and tiptoed out of

was busy working in his office and drawing something with a stack

Edward walk in. Then he lowered his head and took a pack of cigarettes from the corner of the table. Frank took one out and tossed it at Edward.

his lips, lit it up,

out a lighter from

a puff. “Miss Roberts is in the

for a few seconds as if looking for

it was just a comcidence. I gave her

driver, Tom Why would she catch a ride from Edward when she had her own transport? Frank thought his sister must be up to no good

kindness? Taking a ride

out of the car. Instead, he sat calmly on the chair and chatted with

two continued talking for a while; there was still no trace of Rose Frank thought his

her behavior at times. Please don’t give her a ride the next time you see her without

Edward was no fool, he understood Frank did not want him to get close to

knew Edward fancied Natalie. Trevon knew it, too. Frank was also aware of it; he intended to remind

“Don’t worry, Mr. Roberts. I’m not interested in your sister. I’m sure you know there’s only room

sincere gratitude. I’ll take good care of Rose. My apology to have troubled you today, Mr.

was Rose’s friend, Edward thought it was his duty to give Frank a heads-up. He told Frank as the latter walked out of his

today. That guy did not look decent and kept bothering Miss Roberts intentionally. Thought

for her sake.”

Landor. I’ll take the first delivery as a

distinctively. He did not like to owe favors and preferred to keep matters above board in all his dealings.

his intention. It was Frank’s gesture of repaying his kindness so he would not expect any other gains. from the Roberts

that Frank wanted to draw the line, Edward accepted his offer graciously. “Thank you for your generosity. Mr. Roberts,” he

most welcome,” said

toward Edward’s car. Frank pinched between his eyebrows and leaned against the car door. He knocked on the window,

out of the car. The sudden movement startled Rose

neck and exclaimed, “Oh my god, I’m

teeth m disappointment. “I want to blast