Chapter 174
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 174 After settling Jennyâs funeral, they went straight to Athana Hospital. Lena was already awake while Ethan White was still in a coma As soon as Natalie Foster got out of the car, she saw Sherri Landor standing at the entrance, looking around anxiously. Hackett Blackwell stood beside her with a solemn expression. His face did not show the usual cheeky smile.
Natalie alighted from Trevon Wilsonâs Maybach car in a black dress. When she saw this sight, Sherri did not find it strange. Instead, her impression of Trevon changed a lot.
Sherri had already applied for leave yesterday with the intention to keep her best friend company, but that fellow Hackett refused to leave her alone no matter what. He clung to her like a piece of sticky candy. It turned out that he was sacrificing himself for his good friend.
When she saw her best friend alight. Sherri quickly went forward and held her arm. She sized up Natalieâs face and saw that she looked much more haggard. âWhy didnât you tell me when Jenny was going to be buried?â
Natalie honestly hadnât thought of this. After finding out that her son had met with a mishap, her mind was a mess. Coupled with the images this morning, she was already on the verge of breaking down. âIâm sorry. My mind hasnât been working well these past few days. Iâm already clear-headed nowâ She knew what to do now.
Sherri knew that her best friend was upset, so she let it go. How could Natalie still take into consideration so many things when she encountered such a major incident? Sherri was already grateful that Natalie did not break down. âItâs fine. I donât mind. Itâs good that youâre fine.â
Sherri decided to pay her respects to Jenny the next day. Back in Sapphire City, Jenny also did her best to help take care of Ruby.
Sherriâs heart was filled with gratitude, and at this moment, she didnât feel good either. When she heard Hackett tell her the whole story, she still felt a lingering fear. Fortunately, Jasper was safe and sound. Otherwise, her best friend would have gone crazy. However, Jennyâs passing might leave an emotional knot in Natalieâs heart. âWhereâs Jasper? Do you want to bring him to my house and let my mother take care of him for a while?â
Natalie didnât hide anything. âHeâs at the Wilsonâs residence.â
Sherri thought that was a good arrangement. The Wilsonâs residence was more suitable for Jasper. There was no place safer than the Wilsonâs residence and there was Grandpa Wilson protecting the little one.
Trevon and Hackett followed closely behind the two women as they walked side by side. The men watched them as they whispered to each other.
Hackett spoke up. âFrank said that he hasnât found out who was the mastermind. The truck driver was diagnosed with severe depression before the accident The anger in Trevorâs heart surged. He pressed his tongue against his molars and said icily, âHow about that cell phone numberâ
âItâs from overseas Hackett wished vehemently that Mia Sullivan was not responsible for this, but the country the phone number had been tracked to was Haililand. This made him very vexed.
There was hostility in Trevonâs voice. âMia Sullivan?â
Hackett suppressed his anger and his expression was not pleasant either. Tm not sure. The location is indeed at that placeâ
Trevonâs eyes were fixed on Hackett. The implication was obvious. Hackett felt a chill down his spine. He sighed. âIf itâs her, I wonât ask you to give her a chance again. Itâs up to you.â
If Mia insisted on dicing with Death, Death would eventually embrace her. What could Hackett do? He couldnât possibly bribe Death, could he?
After receiving Hackettâs reply, Trevon strode toward the ward and ignored the fellow behind him who kept running his fingers through his hair madly with a dejected expression.
Hackett followed right behind. He was very vexed and cursed Mia a hundred times for causing him trouble even before he had confirmed that Mia was responsible.
Yesterdayâs traffic accident was so sudden that Frank didnât have time to tell Hackett who was the mastermind responsible for Miaâs leg injury. He was already as busy as a beaver.
Natalie and Sherri walked into the general ward. Trevon did not follow them in as he was worried that Lena would feel uncomfortable. If the two women wanted to talk, he would be a fifth wheel if he followed them in. He leaned against the door frame, took out a cigarette, and gripped it between his lips. He wanted to light it but gave up again. Then he stuffed the intact cigarette back.
Natalie pulled a stool and sat beside the bed. Lena slowly opened her eyes when she saw someone enter. The corners of her lips twitched as she tried her best to maintain a smile.
When she saw how pale and drained of color Lena was, a sense of guilt rose involuntarily in Natalieâs heart. In such a short
period of time, she changed from an active and lively person to one lying on the bed. Another had already gone to heaven while the other was uncoNS JOUS Lenaâs lips were a little dry Natale restrained all her emotions and asked gently. âLena, do you want ome water?â
Sherri sat by the bed and smoothed the blanket for Lena She felt an indescribably awful feeling in her heart.
Lena shook her head. Her voice was discernably weak. 1 Mr. Jasper injured?â
Lena herself was hospitalized, yet the first thing she said when she woke up was to inquire about Jasperâs well-being Ho could Natalie still hold back her emotions Her eyes became slightly red-rimmed and her vision became blurred. She gulped a few times with her tensed-up throat and sniffled twice. Jasper is very safe. You guys protected him so well. How could be be insuredâ
Upon hearing this. Lenaâs lips curled up and she smiled with relief. âThatâs good. Howâs Jenny?â Lena remembered that Jenny was protecting them at the outermost ring. Her injuries should be more serious than hers.
Sherri was someone who got sentimental easily and she could not suppress her emotions. She had already turned around and was sobbing. The more she sobbed, the more she could not hold it in. In the end, she decided to leave in case her actions aroused Lenaâs suspicions. It was better to tell Lena after she had recovered When Hackett saw that his make-believe girlfriend was weeping, the frustration he had just soothed over surged up again. He asked patiently. âLena canât make it, is it?â
Sherri suddenly raised her voice âYouâre the one who canât make it. Iâm just very movedâ She was really moved Why couldnât good people be rewarded: How come bad people could live such long lives? Didnât they say that the good would be rewarded, and the evil would be punished-
When Hackett saw how Sherri cried until her makeup ran, he reached into his pocket to search for a tissue. After fumbling for a long time, he couldnât find a single piece of tissue. He stretched out an arm in front of Sherri and asked, âDo you need my shirt to wipe your tears? Itâs newâ
The next second. Sherri wiped her tears and snot on Hackettâs brand-new shirt without hesitation. After wiping, she even said. âRemember to bring tissue next time Your shurt is too stiffâ
Hackett had no choice since this was his make-believe girlfriend that he got for himself. âAlright. Iâll buy in bulk next time and carry them with me.â
Trevon could not bear to look at the two of them, nor was he in the mood to ask when they got together. Right now, his mund was filled with the woman inside. As they said, out of sight, out of mind. When he found the flirting by those two a bit of an eyesore, he simply walked further away.
There were only Natalie and Lena left in the ward. Natalie calmed herself down and told a lie. âLena, donât worry Jenny is fine Sheâs doing quite well.
You have to follow the doctorâs instructions and recover as soon as possible. Jasper is still clamoring for you.â
âSigh Okay How long have I been lying here I kind of miss Mr. Jasper Jasper masses you too. Lena. I want to tell you something. See if you are agreeable. Jenny has already given her approvalâ
Lena was a little doubtful âMiss Natalie, please tell me.â
Natalie smiled brightly like a blooming flower. âI want to acknowledge you as my godmother Jenny has already given her consent. You wonât object, will you?â
Lena was dumbstruck. This was Miss Natalie. Lena and Jenny were only hired to be her nannies. How could she let the child from her employerâs family address her as godmother? How could Lena allow this?
Lena shook her head slightly, indicating that she would not and could not allow it.
Natalie already expected this response. She then explained. âI knew you would object, so I want to acknowledge both you and Jenny as my godmothers Is that okay?â
She ignored Lenaâs objection and said tirelessly, âI lost my mother at the age of ten. It was you and Jenny who helped raise me. Now, youâre the ones who helped rane Jasper. You are worthy of being my godmother. Iâll take care of you in your old age until the end. And Iâm still counting on you to help me raise Jasperâ
The tears at the corner of Lenaâs eyes were like precious pearls that had broken off a necklace that kept falling off heedlessly. âMiss Natalieâ What did she do to deserve such a sensible daughterâ
Natalie rebuked Lena and corrected the way she addressed Natalie. âGodmother, thatâs wrong. Call me Natalie from now on. You canât call me Miss Natalie anymore You canât use Mr. Jasper either. You have to call him Jasper.â
âAh, all rightâ
Natalie took out a tissue and helped Lena wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her own vision was blurred but the corners of her mouth curled into a beautiful smile.
Lena had just undergone surgery and should not tire herself out, so Natalie didnât talk to her much and left soon. The first
thing she did once outside was to cancel her leave.
She walked straight to her superiorâs office. She had only taken a few steps when she was pulled back by a hand from a corner. Not surprisingly, it was Trevon. He asked suspiciously, âWhere are you going?â
Natalie seemed to have made a decision. âIâm canceling my leave,â she said firmly.
Trevon had just helped Natalic apply for half a monthâs leave, yet she was going to cancel it. She was not in a state to go back to work yet. âI applied for half a monthâs leave for you.â
Natalie said. âI know. Thatâs why Iâm canceling my leave.â
Trevonâs tone softened and he compromised as he said, âRest for another week.â
âNo.â Natalie could only lure the snake out of its hole by going to work normally. If she hid at home, the troublemaker would not show its face.
As he looked at her resolute attitude, Trevon frowned and became suspicious. He panicked and asked, âWhat do you intend to do?â
âCatch the snake.â
The next second, Trevonâs expression turned frosty as he objected. âAre you crazy? I said Iâll take care of the matter.â
Natalie took a deep breath and voiced out her thoughts. âTrevon, their target is not only Jasper but also me. Jasper is very safe in the Wilsonâs residence now and nothing will happen to him. Iâm not worried about that. But if I hide too, the snake wonât come out of the hole. I donât want to live in fear, and I donât want to gamble on which will arrive first, tomorrow or an accident.â
She wanted to live safe and well. And she wanted everyone who loved her and those she loved to be healthy and happy, be it Lena or Ethan.
The other partyâs intentions were obvious. He wanted their lives. Therefore, if Natalie still hid, she wouldnât be Natalie Foster.
Trevon knew that once Natalie had made a decision, she would not change her mind. She was very stubborn. Two years ago, he already realized that. When she decided to get a divorce, she did not stay overnight and left just like that.
Helplessly, Trevon consented with a stony expression. âIâll send someone to protect you in secret. Natalie did not object to this and did not force herself to act tough. She still had Jasper to think of and could not let anything happen to herself.
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
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