Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Kade walked closer to take a look. Indeed, Harper could not hold the cards anymore. He suggested, "Harper, why don't I help you hold half of them? Your cards are about to fall out." Liam had been waiting for Harper to play a card for a long time. He despised Harper's skills very much. He turned around and looked at the person who was sleeping quietly. He provoked, "You might as well show us your cards and admit defeat. Sophia, your student can't play it well. Why don't you get up and teach him?" Olivia was speechless.

Nona watched them playing cards for a while and sat beside Sophia. She imitated Olivia and helped massage her. "Sophia, Harper is about to cry from losing. He has forgotten what you taught him." "You guys are too much... Isn't it just playing cards? It's not a big deal. Two Kings." Harper, who had been ridiculed, was still very calm.

When Cyril saw the 20 points that Harper had thrown out handsomely, he held his forehead and almost had a heart attack. "Dude, do you think we are dying too slowly? Why did you play two Kings?" He was too careless. He should not have teamed up with Harper just now.

Harper's actions amused Olivia. Liam stuck out his tongue and kept smiling. He said to his younger cousins, standing at the back and watching them playing the cards, "Learn well. You should avoid playing cards like Harper accurately in the future. He's actively fighting for the enemy." Harper was anxious after being mocked for his lousy card skills. He also shouted at Sophia, who was lying quietly on the bed, "Sophia, if you don't get up now, I'm going to be scolded to death by them. Don't call yourself a teacher and lie down without teaching others." When Jasper and Ruby returned from work and were about to cto Sophia's room to take a look, they saw their younger siblings playing cards in Sophia's room.

Harper seemed to have found his savior. As soon as he saw Jasper, he shouted, "Jasper, Jasper, cover. I can't play this card ganymore. Even if I don't lose, I'll be mocked to death." Jasper cin, holding Ruby's hand. Ruby knew Harper's card skills were not good. "You're playing randomly again, right?" Olivia said, "Look, even Ruby knows the reason. You can't blus for mocking you." "That's too much. It's mainly because my teacher fell asleep today." Harper did not admit he was not good at cards. He was still making up excuses.

Jasper grabbed Harper's neck and got him to stand up. Then, he let Ruby sit down. He said in a low voice, "Ruby, you play. I'll teach you." Liam suddenly turned on the music on his phone. "I'll play a piece of music. Does anyone mind? What kind of music does Sophia like? Oh, Loyalty to the Country. I'll play this." In an instant, Jasper and Ruby understood why everyone was doing this. They wanted to stimulate Sophia to wake up and play with them. They had racked their brains. Liam was probably the one who thought of this idea. Ordinary people would not do the opposite.

The song "Loyalty to the Country" was played on a loop in the room. Jasper, who had always liked a quiet environment, did not stop Liam or ask him to turn off the music. Just as his mother said, he could try any method that could stimulate Sophia to sober up.

Liam called Sophia's nas he played the cards from the beginning to the end. From tto time, he would be excited and call Sophia. His words were also stimulating.

On the weekend night, the Turner family people had no choice but to go back. Before leaving, George went to Sophia's room to bid farewell and whispered to her. No one knew what George said to Sophia.

Emma and Daniel said that they would cevery week. Natalie did not even have the chance to refuse, and Joseph did not allow her to do so.

Every week after that, the Turner family people would cto stay at the Wilson's residence on Friday nights. During the day, they would go to the Roberts family. They would gather at the Wilson's residence at night, and the kids would play cards upstairs.

It was the severy week. Trevon and Natalie stayed by Sophia's side and shared what happened with her every day.

Twent day by day. On Christmas Eve, the Turner family people cto Athana again. They cto celebrate Christmas and stayed at the Wilson's residence.

Whether it was Ava or Frank, they all knew why and agreed with their parents' actions.

Christina rarely stayed in Athana for Christmas. Therefore, it was inappropriate for her to stay in the Wilson's residence. Therefore, Joseph took the family of three to the Yamin family for Christmas.

As for the Blackwell family, Ruby also returned to the Blackwell family residence. After dinner, Hackett and Sherri gave presents to the children. After sending the gifts, they sat in the living room and watched television. Joy especially liked to watch singing shows during the Christmas season and was watching it seriously.

"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, I have something to discuss with you," Ruby scanned everyone's faces and said. Liam, playing with his phone at the side, sat up straight. He was chatting with his friends in the group chat called Freedom. One minute ago, Jasper sent a message to the group, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Then, George followed suit.

The younger brothers posted a lot of Christmas-related memes in the group chat, and everyone was saying good wishes to each other.

Ever since the Turner family people came, Cyril's status soared. Other than his mother, there were also his uncle and grandmother who could control his father. He was so happy.

"Dad, before Ruby discusses anything, can you givespocket money? We agreed to hang out together, but I have no money. All of us are coming, including Nona, Kade, and the others. As the most popular one, I must go with them," Liam said.

When Sherri heard what Liam said, she remembered she hadn't given the Christmas gifts to Joy and Nathan. So she got up to get the gifts she prepared.

"I'll give you the pocket money. Think of it as my Christmas present for you. Nathan, hurry up and give Liam smoney," Joy urged.

Hackett glanced at his smug son and reminded Joy, "Mom, didn't you already give him a present yesterday?" Joy glared at Hackett. "That's a Christmas Eve present. And now I'm giving him a Christmas present. It's different. Don't you even know that?" Hackett was speechless as he thought, 'What's the difference? Is it necessary to give him two presents?' He couldn't be bothered with them. Since it was Christmas, he wouldn't stop them from doting on Liam. He turned to ask his daughter, "Ruby..." "Ruby, you should go with them," Sherri said.

"Merry Christmas, Ruby," Joy and Nathan said at the stime.

Ruby thanked them. Then, she looked at her phone and found it was filled with Christmas blessings, including one from Jasper. She thanked them one by one.

Liam urged Hackett, "Dad, con! Please givespocket money. I want to go out and have fun with them." Hackett wanted his son to shut up, so he gave Liam what he wanted. Liam, who had received the money, was as quiet as if he had been fed mute medicine. He sent messages in the group chat to show off and asked them when they would go out for fun.

He was very excited. He even mentioned Olivia in the group chat, saying, [Olivia, please tell Sophia Merry Christmas for me. I'm afraid she will settle scores withwhen she wakes up and finds I forgot to wish her a Merry Christmas.] Olivia replied, [No problem.] Hackett could not be bothered with his smiling son. He asked his daughter again, "Ruby, go ahead." Sherri echoed. She also wanted to hear what her daughter wanted to say. "Baby, if there's anything, just tell me." Everyone except Liam looked at Ruby, waiting for her next words.

She let out a breath and smiled wanly. "Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, I want to postpone the wedding." This sentence made everyone fall silent. Even Liam, who was laughing just a second ago, fell silent. He stopped playing with his phone and remained silent. His mood immediately plummeted. He knew what his sister was thinking.

Not only did Liam know, but the entire family also knew why Ruby made this decision. Hackett was silent for a few seconds before asking, "What if Sophia keeps... What if she only wakes up after a long time?" Ruby smiled and replied, "I can register my marriage first. I want Sophia to be my bridesmaid." She wanted all her younger siblings around when she got married. She wanted it to be happy and not regretful because someone was missing. At the stime, she didn't want Sophia to be regretful that she had not attended her brother's wedding.

Therefore, she wanted to wait. With the current situation, Sophia might not wake up on 8 January. That was why she made this decision. It was inappropriate for anyone to mention it. Only she could say it.

A moment later, Hackett also smiled. It was because his heart ached for his daughter's sensibleness. "I have no objections. If you want to delay it, delay it. The most important is that you feel happy." Sherri thought for a moment. "Since the wedding has been postponed, you and Jasper can register your marriage first on 8 January. It is a good day. As for the rest, you and Jasper can arrange it. I have no objections." Joy and Nathan did not interfere with their granddaughter's thoughts and only nodded at her.

Just as they finished talking, Jasper entered through the door of the Blackwell family. Everyone stood up. Sherri went up to greet him. "Jasper, what brings you here? Are you here to fetch Ruby to the Wilson's residence?" "No, Hackett, Sherri, Joy, and Nathan, these are the Christmas presents my dad askedto send here. This is coffee. And this is red wine," Jasper said politely.

There were many gift boxes on the table. Jasper didn't introduce them one by one. The truth was, he had bought them himself.

Joy walked over, thinking that Jasper was there to pick up Ruby. "Jasper, you're already so busy. Why are you still thinking about us? Ruby, quickly go with Jasper." "Joy, I'm not here to pick up Ruby. I just have something to tell her," Jasper said.

Joy was surprised. "Oh, you're not here to pick up Ruby." Jasper nodded.

Hackett could tell that Jasper had something to discuss with Ruby. So he said, "Alright, go." Ruby held Jasper's hand and went upstairs. Throughout the entire process, Liam could not say a word. He looked at Jasper and Ruby's backs and sighed. Then, he looked at the phone in his hand. They were still posting Christmas memes in the group chat.

Hackett continued to watch TV next to Sherri. He sent Trevon a message and teased, [Merry Christmas, congratulations on getting older by another year.] Trevon replied, [You too.] Hackett said, [I'm younger than you. Stop staying up late, or others will think you're my grandfather when we stand together.] It was rare for Trevon not to curse. He replied, [No matter how old I am, I won't be older than you. At the very least, you can't compare toin height unless you can grow taller in the following years.] After reading the message, Hackett smiled in relief. 'At least this guy can joke withnow. What is wrong with me? I miss Trevon's mean words. I wish he could mockevery day.' Ruby brought Jasper to her room upstairs and asked, "Why are you here on Christmas?" She did not believe that he was just here to deliver presents.

Jasper bent down and hugged her. He said in a low voice, "I missed you." These three simple words made her hug him back. Her heart skipped a beat. The two of them quietly felt each other's presence. After a while, he got up, pulled out a box from his pocket, and opened it before Ruby.

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A dazzling necklace appeared in front of her. Jasper hooked onto the necklace and picked it up with his slender fingers. He helped grand carefully Ruby put it carefully tidied her hair. Looking at the necklace on her chest, he felt it looked good. He said, "I bought it and wanted to give it to you long ago. However, the counter staff said it was from a domestic designer. She said it would be better to wear it on Christmas Eve." .

It meant that there was her in him and him in her, and they would accompany each other till they were aged. As he spoke, Jasper took out the necklace around his neck. When Ruby saw the necklace around his neck, she instantly understood that he was there to deliver it.

He always touched her unintentionally. She looked up at him with a smile and threw herself into his warm arms, feeling the sense of security he gave her. "I just told my mom and dad that the wedding date is delayed." .

Upon hearing this, he immediately pushed her away. He narrowed his eyes and looked at her inquiringly wasa Ruby kept smiling it was a very comforting and reassuring smile. She continued unhurriedly, "The date of registration for marriage remains unchanged on 8 January, but the wedding date will be changed to after Sophia wakes up." .

She smiled, and he was stunned. He didn't know how to answer. He felt he owed her. In the end, he said, "I'm sorry." "What's there to be sorry about? Are you sorry that you're so good toor for everything you've given me? For example, I'm very touched now. Like I said, it's enough as long as I'm in your heart. Didn't my auntie and Christina never hold a wedding? Aren't they very loving, too? Am I right?" .

Seeing that his eyes were filled with guilt and apology, she continued. She hugged his waist tightly with bothm hands and looked up to persuade him. "Besides, what if Sophia wakes up after 8 January? I promised her that I would make her my bridesmaid when I find a boyfriend in the future. You don't wantto go back on my word, right?" .

"Okay." Jasper was touched as he hugged her, wanting to embed her into him. "Thank you, Ruby." "I don't like it when you say thank you and sorry to me," Ruby said.

"Alright, I won't say it anymore," Jasper promised.

He accompanied Ruby and only left the Blackwell family at 11 pm. Before leaving, he even apologized to Hackett and Sherri.

Hackett only patted Jasper's shoulder and said that the wedding could be held anytas long as they were happy.

After Sophia's incident, Hackett also understood many things. As long as they were alive, as long as they were safe and healthy, everything else was secondary. His family's happiness and health were the most important.