Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 369

Trevon Wilson went to the bathroom for a shower after dressing his son. Since Natalie had already

taken hers before that, she took over the chore of looking after Jasper.

Natalie lay on the bed and read a picture book to Jasper; she moved the cot next to the bed to keep an

eye on him.

Jasper lay quietly in the cot with a toy in hand as he listened to Natalie telling a story; it was his favorite

pastime.

After a short while. Trevon walked in wearing gray silk pajamas with the sleeves rolled up to his

elbows. He carried a basin of warm water in his hands.

The muscles on lus arms were all tense because of the water weight. He looked charmingly manly.

Natalie put down the picture book and fixed her gaze on Trevon. No one would have thought the

wealthiest man in Athana would wash his wife’s feet at home and massage her every night.

No one would believe it even if words got out.

Trevon placed the basin at the foot of the bed and fetched a small stool to sit on. He looked like he was

ready to do his chore. “Natalie, come over. Ill massage your fert,” he said lovingly.

Natalie slowly got out of bed and walked to the end of the bed to sit down. She took off her shoes and

slowly put her feet in the water. “Is the water temperature okay? Trevon asked softly

“It’s just nice. Hey, this is not the same basin from yesterday. Did you buy another one?” Natalie asked,

observing that the color was the same, but the material was different.

She did not buy an automatic massage basin because Trevon insisted on serving her personally. He

claimed it was his duty as a husband to please his wife.

He gently massaged her feet in the warm water with practiced movements. He explained in a deep

voice. “This one retains a constant temperature while the previous one does not.”

The water would soon turn cold and did not serve the purpose. Therefore, Trevon decided to buy a new

one instead.

Sitting higher than him on the edge of the bed, Natalie could easily lean over to reach Trevon. She

kissed him gently on the forehead

Touched by Natalie’s show of love, Trevon lifted his head and returned the favor, kissing Natalie on her

lips.

Meanwhile, Jasper heard the sound of water and was about to get up and join in the fun. Before he

could lift his chubby legs. out of his cot. Trevon stopped him ‘Lie down. little man!” he ordered.

Jasper pouted with dissatisfaction. He tried to take advantage of the recent good vibes with his father

but failed terribly. He glared at Trevon and lay down obediently.

Trevon was provoked when he saw his son glaring at him. “Your temper has flared recently, you little

rascal. It looks like you. are itching for a good beating,” he threatened.

Natalie laughed. That’s because he knows you love him too much and won’t hit him. He’s a very

observant little boy”

Meanwhile, Frank Roberts dragged his sister home after receiving the message about Ava.

The dumbfounded Rose Roberts wandered around the living room with her hands akimbo while pacing

back and forth.

She was puzzled, wondering what was wrong with her brother.

Frank walked hurriedly to the staircase and stopped in his tracks. He turned around and called out to

Rose, who was still pacing in the living room, “Can you take leave tomorrow?”

“What? Why? Where do you want me to go?”

Rose’s hands were still on her hips as she looked at he brother on the stairs.

“Sapphire City.” he said blankly,

Rose thought that she had misheard, given Frank’s peculiar behavior. “Did something happen to Ava?”

she asked with

concern

“Yeah.”

‘She’s sick.”

“What illness?” Judging from her brother’s anxious look, Rose did not think it was just a common cold.

Frank stood still at the staircase and did not take another step. “Fever.”

As a doctor, Rose felt that a fever was not a big deal. It was a natural phenomenon when someone

caught a cold or suffered from influenza. She thought Frank overreacted for no reason.

Rose immediately displayed her doctor’s professionalism and patiently explained, “Let me tell you the

facts about fever, Frank. If the motor skills of the body-”

“Can you take the day off?”

Frank interrupted his sister, thinking she wanted to show off her medical knowledge. He asked again

impatiently.

Rose could not apply for leave on such short notice for sure. However, anything was possible if she

took advantage of the Roberts family’s social status. But it was not Rose’s mature to do such a thing.

Therefore, she could not take leave the following day.

Moreover, she had used up all her leave days recently. The HR department’s personnel darkened their

faces when they saw her First, her brother married, and then her best friend married. What would it be

this time around? Was it her turn to get married? The thought of it sounded ridiculous to Rose

She had exhausted all her reasons. Moreover, she did not even have a boyfriend.

Rose put down her hands and walked up the stairs. She stood beside her brother and tiptoed,

struggling to hug his broad shoulders. “I can’t go with you. Frank. You are on your own. I must work for

a living while you’re heir to our family fortune. We’re two different people.”

Frank did not shake off his sister’s hands around him. “I don’t understand what you said.”

“Well, simply put, I’ve taken a lot of leaves recently and can’t take any more. It’s a career killer to be

trending on the blacklist in the hospital.

Although trending on the blacklist increased her popularity, Rose did not want to be too high-profile.

Being crowned the Queen of Punctuality in the hospital was good enough for her she did not want

anoilier title.

“Are you okay sleeping alone at night” Frank changed the topic. The Roberts family was on a large

compound. Frank was concerned Rose might be afraid to sleep alone in a big villa. Moreover, their

parents were on a business trip without a specific return date.

Rose looked around. The villa was like a fortress, with servants and bodyguards downstairs. “It’s not a

big deal. I bet nothing could penetrare those walls; not even a fly could get through the cracks. I will be

safe here. Don’t worry and leave”

Rose’s words did not sit well with Frank, thinking she did not want him around. However, time was tight,

and he did not want to argue with her on trivial matters. He removed Rose’s hand from his shoulders

and instructed sternly, “Let Tom drive you around tomorrow. Don’t drive yourself anywhere! Also, don’t

go to the pier before I return.”

Most of the people on the pier were men, and only a few of the clerks were women who worked in the

factory and seldom gather outside.

“Okay, got it. I’ll wait for you to come back before going out.”

Rose promised like an obedient girl and waved her hand at Frank, gesturing him to leave,

Rose decided not to return to the pier after Grace and William Roberts came home from their trip. It

was too dull for her. There was nowhere else to go other than conducting the dance exercises. The

only entertainment was watching the workers unloading the goods and chatting with the occasionally.

Moments later, Frank packed his things and went downstairs. He shouted at Rose before leaving. “Stop

causing trouble, you rascall

“Okay, okay. Just leave.”

Rose reassured her brother.

Frank took out his cell phone and called after leaving the villa. He instructed Tom, Line up four more

bodyguards around the villa tomorrow.”

He then hung up and instructed the bodyguards at the door, “Don’t let Miss Roberts go out at night. If

she wants to go out. she has to get my permission.”

The bodyguards replied in unison, “Yes, Mr. Roberts”

Five hours later.

Fran’s car arrived outside Turner Manor. He glanced at the entrances and called Joseph Turner. “Hello,

I want to see Ava.”

Joseph was stunned momentarily on the other end before returning to his usual tone. “You’re quick.”

He hung up after that. Soon after, the bodyguard at the entrance received a call from Joseph. The

gates swiftly opened.

Frank drove into the compound.

It was early in the morning. Frank did not knock on the door. Instead, he waited for Joseph to open it.

The door opened after a while, as expected by Joseph in his house clothes. When he saw Frank’s

weary face, Joseph smiled. “Looks like you’re in a hurry. Are you leaving tomorrow?”

“Mhmm,” Frank replied. Grace Roberts messaged him on his way to sign a document on her behalf

tomorrow. The Roberts family had always been trustworthy in the business world. Therefore, Frank

could not go back on his word; he had to fulfill his promise.

He had to leave tomorrow, no matter what.

Joseph’s heart softened, he looked at Frank in a new light and noted his effort. Frank had taken a four-

hour flight to see Ava to spend some time with her before returning to work.

However, Joseph did not show emotion. He said calmly, “Come in.”

Frank tiptoed, fully aware that Joseph’s parents were asleep.

Joseph led Frank to Ava’s room. It was Frank’s first time climbing the stairs in the manor.

Joseph opened the door to Ava’s room but did not enter. He stood at the door and said. “Go on in. Do

you need to wash up?”

“Yes, thank you.”

Moments later, Joseph brought toiletries for Frank. Then he closed his eyes and shut the door.

Emma and Daniel Turner came out of their bedroom when they heard the commotion outside. Damel’s

brow furrowed as he walked toward his daughter’s room worriedly. Joseph stopped him when he was

about to open the door “Dad, Frank Roberts is inside”

Daniel’s hand was on the door handle; he paused momentarily before quickly retracting it. He felt an

indescribable emotion. surging inside him. “Did he rush over because Ava was sick?”

“Yes, he will leave tomorrow.” Joseph indicated to lus father that time was tight.

Emma pondered for a while and finally said. “Frank Roberts knows his limits; he rushed over to care for

Ava. Let’s go back to bed. Joseph, you should do the same too. It’s early the wee hours”

In fact, the whole family did not sleep because Ava was sick. Although only Joseph was in his sister’s

room before Frank arrived, no one in the Turner family slept a wink

“Okay.” Joseph glanced at his sister’s door and left with his parents.

Meanwhile, Frank did not bother to check out the room’s layout. Instead, lie fixed his eyes on the

person curling up in bed.

He walked over quietly and noticed Ava frowning due to discomfort. He wanted to touch her but was

mindful of his tired body from the journey. Frank took the toiletries Joseph had given him and went to

the bathroom to freshen hunsell After washing up, he glanced at the cosmetics and accessories in

Ava’s bathroom before walking out.

Ava lay under a blanket; her fever had not subsided. Her face was crimson, and she katted her brows

tightly. Frank bent over to feel the temperature on her forehead. Ava had a slight fever.

Frank turned around and went to the bathroom. He wetted a towel and placed it on her forehead before

taking a stool and sitting next to her bed. He leaned over to stroke her eyebrows softly with his fingers.

Frank smoothed Ava’s knitted brows gently without waking her up. His brow furrowed, and his heart

arched with every

stroke.

The young woman in bed was no longer as lively as before and looked extremely exhausted. Her face

filled with fatigue. Ava had been sick for two days and spent all her energy; she was utterly worn out

Frank occasionally replaced the towel with a new one to keep Ava’s fever down. The medicine finally

took effect. Ava felt hot and kicked off the blanker, one of her legs stretched over the edge of the bed.

Then she took her hands out from under the blanket, perspiring profusely. Frank touched her hand,

covered with sweat.

Frank knew Ava was obsessed with cleanliness, he quickly rinsed the towel to clean up hier

perspiration.

He held the towel in one hand and slowly wiped Ava’s arm with the other. He was cautious with every

move, afraid that he would wake her up or hurt her. He treated Ava like she was his most precious

treasure.

Ava felt refreshed after Frank cleaned her up, her brows gradually relaxed. Frank touched her forehead

again; Ava had cooled down.

Still worried, Frank took her temperature with a thermometer by the bed. It was 98.6 degrees. Ava was

back to normal.

Frank sighed a huge breath of relief; his brows no longer furrowed. He adjusted the blanket on Ava and

held her hand while sitting on the edge of the bed. Frank then kissed the back of her hand, his heart

ached again.

Meanwhile, Ava felt the warmth of Frank’s kiss flowing through her entire body. They were in love and

could feel each

other’s vibe.

Ava did not open her eyes. Therefore, Frank was unsure if she was sleep-talking or in a semi-

conscious state. He heard her mumbling aggrievedly, “Frankl

Frank sat up when he heard Ava call his name. He held her face with one hand and caressed it with

the other. “Yes, I’m here,

“Frank!” Ava called out again.

Ava looked like she was still dazed by the medication and was not totally alert. Frank leaned over and

planted a kiss on her forehead reluctantly.

His kiss was like a much-needed raindrop on a dying tree.

But it could not quench the thirst.

The time passed as Frank stayed close to Ava. It was almost dawn before long. Grace Roberts agreed

to sign the contract with the other party at half past ten. There was still time.

Ava’s fever had finally subsided; she slept soundly. Frank could not bear to wake her and left the room

quietly.