Chapter 217
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 217 In Phoenix Manor, Trevon went out of the bathroom after taking a shower. He heard the phone on the bed ring as the messages came one after another It was Hackett and Frank talking in the chat group.
Only the lower part of Trevonâs body was wrapped in a white hath towel. His tanned skin looked sexy, and his abs were well-defined. His collarbones were stained with water droplets, which flowed down from his chest and into the towel.
Trevonâs injured right arm was covered with a waterproof sleeve Jim had gotten someone to customize it overnight For Trevon, the sleeve was more of a hindrance than a help. He took off it and hung his arm on his neck carefully. For the sake of his future happiness, he could not cripple his hand.
He picked up his phone and got to know that Natalie was going to hold a barbecue party tomorrow. All of a sudden, the thought of taking the initiative occupied his mund.
However, if he saw Natalie tomorrow, how could he explain his injury to her?
Although Trevon hadnât had an idea yet, his fingers moved fast. He clicked on Natalieâs account on WhatsApp and tapped on the screen with his slender fingers. Can 1 attend the gathering tomorrow?]
In Thriving Pizza Hub, Natalie and the others were sitting around a table Natalie placed Jasper on the childrenâs chair and helped him put on the disposable bib. Jasper sat between Ava and Natalie.
Hackett and Sherri sat opposite Ava and Natalie with Ruby sandwiched between them.
At a glance, they looked like a happy family of three.
Natalieâs phone on the table vibrated, and her art first felt it. She picked up her phone and saw the message from Trevon. She read it and put down the tableware, replying. Itâs okay if you arenât afraid of Joseph beating you?
Before Natalie could put down her phone. Trevon texted. [As long as I can see you. I wonât be afraid of anything I When Natalie saw the message, she couldnât help but laugh. She typed. [Up to you.].
Trevon replied. [See you tomorrow]
After reading the messages, Natalie was about to put away her phone when she found that everyone at the table was looking at her.
She was so focused on charting that she did not notice the gazes around her. Now, she was a little awkward.
Natalie felt as if she was a clown in the circus.
She put down her phone and pretended to be calm. She picked up her tableware and cleared her throat before explaining, âJust funny text messagesâ
Ava liked such funny jokes. She leaned past Jasper and tried to look at Natalieâs phone screen. âAre they so funny? Iâd like to see.â
Natalie looked away guiltily and lied, âNo, they are not that funny. I laughed only because I was easily amused. If thereâs something funny. Iâll show it to you. Hurry up and eat the beef. It wonât taste good when itâs cold.â
Ava was innocent. She was fouled by Natalie with several sentences, and her attention was shifted to the delicacies again. However, Sherri and Hackett were smart and still staring at Natalie with suspicious gazes.
Sherri cast a glance at Natalie as if she was asking. âAre you kidding me?â
She raised her chin at Natalieâs phone, and as her bestie, Natalie understood what Sherri meant in an instant.
Natalie did not intend to struggle. She mouthed, âTrevon.â
So that was how it was. After getting Natalieâs explanation, Sherri didnât ask more. After all, Trevon hadnât obtained the recognition of the Turner family and could not show up openly.
Hackett did not think that way Trevon didnât reply to Hackett in the chat group, yet he sent a message to Natalie privately instead. Sure enough, he valued Natalie more than Hackett.
Originally, Natalie had invited Joseph out, but Ethan said that Joseph had worked overtime last night and was still resting. So, Natalie couldnât bear to disturb Joseph.
It had been a long time since Natalie last ate pizza with Sherri. She remembered that Sherri had pranked Hackett at that time âI wonât force you to eat spicy sauce today as youâve been transferring money to me for the entire night. You can try seafood sauce insteadâ As expected, money was one of the most powerful things in the world, and even Sherri couldnât refuse it. Hackett was grateful. He had sat down for half an hour, yet he did not pluck up his courage to eat anything. Last time, he suffered a lot from diarrhea, and the memory was still vivid in his mind.
âThank you. Enjoy the food. Iâll feed Ruby. What can she eat?â
Sherri told Hackett the food that was acceptable for Ruby. âFried eggs, tomato pasta.........
Because she didnât need to feed Ruby, Sherri ate happily and freely. She forked several peeled prawns and stuffed them into her mouth.
Seeing that Hackett was feeding Ruby carefully, Sherri felt a little touched and could not bear to ignore him. She kindly put some peeled prawns on Hackettâs plate and some other kinds of food on another empty plate in front of him.
Hackett felt a warmth in his heart. Sherri had always been careless, and it was rare for her to think of him.
Ava dipped the beef slices into the slightly spicy sauce and praised, âItâs so delicious. The sauce, spicy but not very stimulating, is much better than that in Sapphire City. Iâve made up my mind. In this half a month, Iâll taste all kinds of delicacies in Athana.â
Natalie chuckled and replied, âI understand what your hinted. Alright, I guarantee that Iâll bring you to taste all of the delicious food in Athana.â
She looked up at the harmonious family of three opposite her and was gratified. She hoped that Hackett and Sherri loved each other and not just liked each other.
Natalie also hoped that Hackett would treat Sherri well for the rest of his life. Although Sherri had a quick temper, she was kind and loyal.
As long as someone was sincere to her, Sherri would return him double.
Love was different from pure affection. For example, if one liked a flower, he might pluck it and bring it home to admire it. However, if one loved a flower, he would be reluctant to end its late. Instead, he would hope that it could grow wantonly. He would water it and take care of it carefully, afraid that it would be damaged if he watered it too much.
The starting point of liking someone and loving someone was different, so when people were driven by them, they would make different choices.
After the meal, Natalie and the others returned to Grand Manor.
When they arrived at the entrance of the hotel, Ruby and Jasper were already asleep Natalie was carrying Jasper, while Aval was holding her bag.
âNatalie, slow down. Iâll go press the elevator button.â
Later, they reached the 38th floor, and the bodyguards stepped forward and stopped Hackett. âIâm sorry, sir. You are not allowed to go in.â
Hackett was annoyed by the bodyguardsâ words. Just as he was about to retort them, a male voice sounded behind him and made him hold back his words. âLet him in.â
It was Joseph. Seeing him, Ava quickly ran over and said happily. âJoseph, why didnât you go out and eat pizza with me? Itâs so delicious, and the sauce is especially tasty. You have to try it if you are free later.â
Joseph rubbed Avaâs head to stop her nagging âGot it. Iâll go with you next time. Are you happy today?â
Ava nodded. âOf course. I have a super nice day today.â
Even if Hackett was let in, he did not enter the room directly. He sized up Joseph, who looked noble and cold, for a few seconds. He nodded politely at Joseph before entering the room.
Joseph walked over and took Jasper from Natalieâs arms. He said gently. âWhy didnât you ask Ethan to pick you up?â
âMr. White has helped me take care of Jasper for a day, so I asked him to go back early. Besides, it was a little strange to let a grown man carry Jasper all the time. It would be fine if it was Jasperâs father.
Joseph did not say more and strode into the room with Jasper in his arms. Joseph helped Jasper take off his clothes and gently placed him on the bed before leaving the room.
Joseph was gentle and meticulous. Natalie did not help him but leaned against the door frame with a smile and teased, âJoseph, youâll definitely be a good father in the future. Why are you still single now!â
Joseph unbuttoned one of the buttons on his suit. He bent his index and middle fingers and knocked on Natalieâs forehead. Natalie hissed in pain.
Joseph, what are you doing?â
Joseph walked toward the living room. From his tone, Natalie could tell that he was not angry at all. âIt is my business. Deal with your private affairs first.â
Natalie was unwilling to give up. âJoseph, are you indeed not going to consider getting married? Your father said that he was a little anxious the last time I met him. Arenât you in a hurry? Look, Jasper is already so old.â
She tried her best to persuade Joseph Ava walked over and leaned on Josephâs shoulder. She sighed and said, âNatalie, donât try to persuade Joseph. He is a celibatarian. My mom has given up on him. She said that it was fine even if he has a male wife. After all, a gay couple is admitted in Sapphire City.â
Natalie didnât know what to say for a moment. Was Joseph a celibatarian? It seemed that she knew too little about him.
Hackett was at a loss after placing Ruby on the bed. He asked in confusion, âWhat should we do next?â
Sherri did not say anything. She walked over and showed it to him in person. Looking at her familiar actions, Hackett imitated her silently.
As he studied, he gossiped, âWhoâs the handsome man outside?â
Sherri did not pay much attention to Hackettâs expression and replied casually, âJoseph. Heâs Natalieâs cousin and Avaâs biological brother.â
Hackett blurted out, âSo, he is Trevonâs brother-in-law?â
Sherri responded, âI guess so.â
âDoes Joseph specialize in programming?â
Sherri thought for a moment and replied, âYes, Joseph is quite powerful. He can even restore the surveillance footage and hack other peopleâs computers.â
Hackett looked as if he had discovered the truth.
He was certain that Joseph was the one who hacked Frankâs company.
Sherri found it strange. âWhy are you asking about it? Does it have anything to do with you? Arenât you going back?â Hackett said, âIâm staying on the 37th floor now. If you need help, call me at any time.â
Hearing that, Sherri felt sweet in her heart.
When he walked out of the room. Hackett greeted Joseph again. Joseph asked Sherri politely, âSherri, arenât you going to introduce him to me?â
Sherri smiled slightly. âJoseph, he is Hackett Blackwell, Rubyâs father and my ... my boyfriend.â
Hackett was no longer wearing a playful smile as before. He said seriously, âMr. Turner, nice to meet you. Iâm disturb you.â
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
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