Chapter 400
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 400 Trevon sat on the bed with a smile on his face. He hadnât expected Natalie to figure it out so quickly. He had thought she was clever before, but now he was even more impressed.
Her confident tone indicated that she had pretty much guessed everything. He quickly apologized, âHoney, I was wrong. I was just worried about you being pregnant. There wonât be any issues between me and Frank. A fight will resolve everything When handling issues, men would not play guessing games as women did. They would also not be petty and fall out with each other. It was resolved through fighting, whether it was with Frank or Hackett.
There was hardly anything that could not be resolved through a fight. If it could not be resolved, it was probably not even worth fighting over.
Natalie deliberately pressed a cotton swab against the injured comer of Trevonâs mouth, causing him to wince in pain. Still, he maintained a smile and said, âAre you trying to murder your husband?â
After Natalie had tended to his wound and packed away the medical kit, she said, âI havenât planned on being a widow. Youâll do just fine. Even if I look elsewhere, I might not find anyone better than you.â
Trevon knew she was being playful. âI just love it when you praise me. Say more nice things.â
âI donât feel like arguing with you. Did Rose tell Frank?â
Natalie didnât want to continue such a meaningless conversation.
Standing between his legs, she leaned against his waist as he held her. He glanced at her belly, then looked up at her. âRose probably told Frank, but he might need some time to process it.â
Natalie didnât question why Rose hadnât told them. She understood that even the closest relationships have their secrets. They could not share everything. For example, Natalie didnât want to bring up their family matters.
Even the closest people should have a quiet secret space.
Sometimes, not asking was a form of politeness.
Meanwhile, at the Roberts family villa.
Inside the yard, Frank had arrived half an hour earlier, but he hadnât gone upstairs. He sat in the car, smoking one cigarette after another.
His face clouded with a deep frown and restlessness. Trevon had a point. Rose was 26 years old, and it was not easy to fall in love with someone.
One could confine a person but not their heart.
Even though Rose wasnât allowed to interact with Edward, what could they do if Rose wasnât happy? She had already been hurt once in matters of the heart. It was taboo for the entire family.
Frank lost count of how many cigarettes he had smoked. The pack was empty. He couldnât be bothered to open the new one. Then, he rubbed his tired eyes, opened the car door, and stepped out.
He gently closed the door.
The Roberts family villa was quiet, but the living room was brightly lit. His parents were no longer sitting on the couch.
Frankâs mood was heavy as he glanced at the second-floor location. He lowered his head to change his shoes, then headed upstairs. His hands were in his pockets, lacking the usual nonchalance and rebelliousness.
Just as he was about to head to his room, Rose opened the door. Her brother had been ignoring her, and she couldnât sleep. He had never been so angry before.
âFrankâ Seeing the cut at the corner of her brotherâs mouth, Rose was momentarily speechless and unable to muster her usual cheekiness Frank halted in his tracks and glanced at Rose. He could not stay mad at her. What could she have done wrong? As Trevon had said, matters of the heart werenât easily controlled, just like his feelings for Ava.
It could have been a split second.
It could have been a single point in time.
It might have been her one gesture that captured his heart. Sometimes, even he couldnât distinguish the exact cause.
He turned and approached Rose. She stepped aside, making room for him to enter. She lowered her head, resembling a student who had made a mistake, waiting for a teacherâs reprimand.
Frank sat down on Roseâs bed. He looked at his sister, who had her head bowed at the door. âI havenât scolded you yet, but 10:25 Chapter 400 youâre already in position.â
Rose thought about the cut on her brotherâs mouth and fetched the medical kit, placing it on the bed and opening it. She took out some medicine and helped Frank clean the wound. Frank didnât resist this time and sat still.
However, his mind was contemplating something. After a while, he spoke up. âDo you really like him?â
Of course, he was referring to Edward.
Roseâs hand holding the cotton swab hesitated and pressed a little too hard accidentally, causing Frank to furrow his brow. Still, he didnât say anything. When he met Roseâs misty eyes, his heart softened and ached. âDonât cry. Itâs just a cut, not a major injury. Hold your tears in.â
âOkay. The usually unruly younger sister suddenly became docile. Frank couldnât explain the discomfort he felt in his heart.
After tending to his wound, Frank didnât intend to leave. He fell silent for a moment. Then, he said to his sister, who had put away the medical kit, âStay here. Letâs talk for half an hour.â
Rose sat unusually docilely next to Frank. She thought Frank had gone to fight Edward and wanted to ask but didnât dare. In the end, she chose not to ask and cautiously took a seat.
Frank placed his hands on the bed behind him, leaned back, and turned his head to look at his unusually quiet sister. âSo, your recent meditation revealed that youâve developed feelings for Edward. Youâre trying to forget this emotion, to let it die and mourn for it.â
Rose nodded, unable to hide the truth.
Seeing his sister nadding so honestly, Frank felt a pang of guilt. Rose had been meditating for a long time recently, and he hadnât investigated why.
He thought it was just a phase, a sudden whim. He was perplexed by her unusual thoughts during their ride together these past few days. âDo you have a slight liking for Edward, or do you really like him?â
Frankâs question was straightforward. He needed to understand.
Seeing her sister stay silent and tears trickling down from her eyes, wetting her pajama pants, Frank sat up straight. He reached out, pulling her shoulder into his embrace and gently patting it. âWhy are you crying? Even if the sky falls, Iâll protect you. I owe you that This statement made Rose cry even harder. Her tears soaked into Frankâs chest. He used his other hand to rub his temple. âThatâs enough. Stop crying.
Rose sat up. pulled out a tissue from the bedside table, and wiped her tears while sniffling. She scolded Frank, âYouâre being biased. If Ava cried, you wouldâve handed her tissues long ago. I cried for so long, and you didnât even offer me a tissue. Youâre such a double standard guy.â
âMy clothes are more expensive than tissues. Be content. Baby Ava isnât as troublesome as you.â
Frank retorted with a disdainful glance at his sister. As he said this, he even shifted his butt slightly, retrieving a whole pack. of tissues and handing it over to her. âHereâs a pack. Is that enough?â
With a nasal tone, Rose mumbled, âIâm not planning on causing a flood or breaking a dam.
âIâm not planning on flooding our home either. Grace and William spent a lot to build it. Iâll control myself.
âAre you feeling better now, or do you want to continue crying a bit more? Donât start crying again before I even ask a couple of questions,â Frank said.
âGo ahead and ask. I promise to be completely honest and not hide anythingâ
Rose straightened her posture, adopting the appropriate attitude.
âWhen did this start? How many times have you interacted with him?â Frankâs expression turned cold as he delved into the topic. He had no idea about their development.
He couldnât believe his sister had kept him in the dark.
Roseâs eyes flickered as she counted on her fingers. Frank watched her as she bent one finger after another, and he couldnât help but feel exasperated. His temples throbbed, and the anger he had suppressed began to rise again. Were all the bodyguards of the Roberts family dead?
Impatiently, he said. âJust get to the point. Stop counting with your fingersâ
Rose was honest, afraid of making a mistake in counting. She continued to fold her fingers, recounting one and then another. âActually, itâs not that many times. One time was when we had pizza together before. Another time was when I came back from Sapphire City, and 1 met him when I got off work. He wasnât feeling well, so I escorted him home. Then there was a time at the dock when I accidentally hit his car. And another time was when Samson came to the hospital to cause trouble...â
2/1 10:25 Chapter 400 Frank became even more irritated after hearing Samsonâs name. He interrupted her, saying, âWho caused trouble for you?â
Rose didnât want to mention that name again, but since this was supposed to be a candid discussion, she repeated, âSamson. He came to the hospital to ask for 2 million dollars from me and wanted to get back together. Iâm not foolish enough to fall for that. He tried to drag me away, but Edward caught him and took him to the police station.â
Listening to her, Frankâs anger grew. The Roberts familyâs bodyguards were almost useless. âAre you mute? Youâre usually so good at blabbering.
Why didnât you mention this matter at all? Youâre talking about things that donât matter and not saying what you should.â
Rose retorted, âThis matter has already been resolved. Besides, youâve been busy, and Mom and Dad are busy too. I see Grace and the others looking tired every day. Plus, Samson hasnât come to bother me again, so I didnât think much of it.â
Rose analyzed her thoughts..
âContinue.â Frank wanted to understand how long they had been in contact without his knowledge, enough to make his sister develop feelings so quickly âLet me continue. Where did I leave off? Oh, I donât need you to remind me. After the hospital, it was at the church, where I coincidentally met him while I was there praying for your and Avaâs happiness. He offered to take me back. I donât want people to think that Iâm directionally challenged, and I donât want to have drivers escort me everywhere. I still wanted to have some dignity. Iâm not a celebrity.
âAfter that, it was in Artroyland. He happened to be attending a friendâs grand opening, so we hung out there for a bit. Then we all came back to Athana. Thatâs it. We havenât seen each other since then.â
Having finished her explanation, Rose nodded confidently, indicating that was pretty much the extent of it.
She signaled Frank to speak his thoughts.
Frank was momentarily speechless. What more could he say? He was the one who bought a ticket to Artroyland for Rose. He didnât expect it would give her more chances to bond with Edward, his potential future brother-in-law.
The siblings exchanged a glance. Frank didnât want to stay any longer. He raised his hand and lightly tapped the back of Roseâs head. âHas he told you that he likes you?â
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ï¤Chapter 399 My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise ï¤Chapter 227 Rose shook her head, and disappointment was evident in her eyes. How could he have? Sherri had already mentioned that Edward had feelings for someone else and was pursuing them. But Rose hadnât told her brother about this.
Frank said, âGo wash your face and get some sleep. Iâll take you to work tomorrow.
âGot it. Actually, Tom could also give me a ride,â Rose replied.
*Hurry up. In reality, it wasnât just about keeping an eye on Rose. He didnât want Edward to approach his sister before he had made his intentions clear. That was something Frank couldnât tolerate.
When Rose came out after washing her face, Frank did not leave. Instead, he stood at the door and waited for Rose to get into bed before he turned off the wall lamp. In the darkness, he said, âHurry up and sleep. Donât think about anything else. Iâll deal with the aftermath.â
As soon as he finished speaking, the door was closed.
Only Rose was left in the room. She did not feel sad. After she finished talking to her brother, she felt much better. Actually, she could forget about Edward.
It was only a matter of time. Besides, it was just the beginning.
She knew why her brother was so angry. It was because he expected better from her. He had repeatedly reminded her, yet she did not take it to his heart.
It was no wonder that her brother was angry.
Rose was more worried about whether his brother was going to beat up Edward. If the person who was beaten up by his brother at night was Edward, would Edward know that she liked him?
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