Chapter 377
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 377 After departing from the Roberts family, only Edward remained on the journey back.
The entire drive remained tranquil. Instead of immediately leaving the Roberts family, Edward drove for a while before pulling over on a side road.
He took a cigarette in the car, opened the window, propped his left hand on the window ledge, and let his right hand rest on the steering wheel. He absentmindedly tapped the steering wheel and glanced at the backseat, finding the silence in the car too pronounced.
With the cigarette lit, smoke filled the air, obscuring his already decent and handsome face. A strand of moonlight illuminated the front of the car, casting light on the depth of his heart.
It felt as though he had found redemption.
Edward was naturally intelligent and perceptive of his surroundings. His insight was keen, so he realized early on that Natalie hadnât shown any interest in him. He saw it clearly. He had long noticed the issues with his motherâs behavior and Hackettâs evasiveness.
Lately, Juana had occasionally been bringing up his blind date experiences and asking if there were any girls he was interested in. It was a subtle way of nudging him towards marriage, even though she had never explicitly mentioned this topic.
Edwardâs idea about relationships was simple. To engage in a meaningful relationship, his heart must be unburdened. Otherwise, it would be unfair to the girl involved.
May 1st quickly arrived.
Today was the engagement party for Sherri and Hackett. Throughout the day, major media outlets announced the Landor and Blackwell families engagement. To prevent potential malicious rumors, both families revealed the love birds had already obtained a marriage license and announced their wedding date as July 7th.
This tactic effectively silenced those who sought to fuel gossip, but it couldnât stifle the pangs of jealousy. Some still believed Sherri had been pregnant before the engagement.
The banquet was hosted at Grand Manor.
Luxury cars kept arriving at the luxury hotel entrance, carrying guests to the engagement party. Everyone was dressed to the nines, showing their radiating charm and beauty.
Natalie donned a light blue strapless evening gown that resembled a starry sky. The dress was slightly loose, and soft blue gemstones adorned her fair neck. Her wavy hair fell over her shoulders.
Trevon wore a black suit emphasizing his tall and lean frame, and he elegantly held Natalieâs waist as they entered. His steps were slow, following hers.
A good-looking man and a beautiful woman were always objects of envy.
In the distance, many people were already whispering. Natalie also noticed a few women discreetly exchanging words, their gazes fixed on them.
She paid them no mind as long as she felt content.
She knew exactly what they were saying without thinking. It was just the same old cliché, doubts about her compatibility with Trevon or insinuations about financial differences between families. There was nothing worthwhile to concern herself with.
The wheat and the tares might grow together in the field, and the same applied to people. Not everyone treated others with kindness and respect.
The Roberts family sent Rose and Frank to Hackettâs engagement party. The two of them followed closely behind Trevon as they entered.
Trevonâs attention was fixed on Natalie, so he naturally didnât notice what was happening behind him. With more people around today, he needed to be highly attentive to prevent any harm from coming to Natalie.
Rose walked into the hall, holding her brotherâs wrist. Her high heels were causing her discomfort, and her eyes quickly spotted Natalie ahead, dressed in a matching outfit within the same color scheme. âNatalie,â she called her.
Afraid of drawing too much attention. Rose held her hand near her mouth and shouted. Upon hearing this, Natalie and Trevon both turned around.
âLook! We are in sync. My dress is also light blue, but I wear strapless. Letâs go find Sherri Rose had snatched Trevonâs wife away with a blatant display.
Trevon seemed upset and did not know how to react because his wife had been pulled away. He frowned slightly. âAva is
not here?â
It was a rhetorical question.
âYou look funny in formal attire. Where is your windbreaker? You look less out of place in Lithern Club, Trevon teased Frank Today, this guy was alone while the others were paired up.
Frank retorted, âWhere is your apron then?*
âWorks for me too. Either way, Iâm still a husband and a father. You donât even have the honor to put on an apron. Ava is in Sapphire City now.â
As Trevon spoke, he put on a snug expression, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
Frank was speechless.
The engagement party commenced, and the Landor and Blackwell families took the stage to announce their union and extend gratitude to the attending guests without indulging in unnecessary rhetoric.
Sherri and Hackett descended from the stage.
Rose, Sherri, and Natalie huddled together to chat as if they were here today to enjoy food and drinks.
âSherri, congratulations! May you and Hackettâs years ahead be filled with love and joy. And you too, Natalie,â said Rose.
Natalie received the well-wishing. I am sure youâll also find someone who cherishes and loves you one day. Maybe the right time hasnât come yet.
Lately, Iâve been dabbling in tarot.â
Sherri also nodded in agreement. âOh wait, when did you start the side business?â
Natalie quipped, âCould you focus on the point? Are you sure I was talking about the side business?â
âCaught you,â Sherri exclaimed, wearing an expression that clearly said, âYouâre a con artist, I get it.â
Natalie would have slapped her head if it werenât for Sherriâs engagement today.
Rose smiled and tossed her hair confidently. âYou girls are always right! I know I will meet someone treating me like a queen one day. Donât be jealous when the time comes.
Roseâs words and attitude amused Natalic.
Anyone who had spent enough time with Rose could see how wonderful she was and feel her kindness.
Getting to know someone for real didnât come from listening to others. What you came to know was just the side they wanted you to see, which might not be accurate.
People said outer beauty would capture the eyes, but inner beauty would capture the heart. However, how many were willing to spend time knowing others? Most of them judged a book by its cover.
Sherri seemed to have discovered a new world. Not far away, her brother was conversing with a group of people. There were already many female companions around him. Some were granddaughters, nieces, and daughters brought by relatives and friends who aimed to get married.
Upon closer inspection, quite a few girls stood beside Edward, shyly adjusting their hair, fluttering their lashes, and hoping to catch his attention.
Edward, who was surrounded, was looking overwhelmed. Rose was amazed by the girlsâ determination and persistence. âSherri, your brother seems to have become a target tonight. Itâs a bit pathetic, isnât it?â
Sherri was wearing a pink diamond gown today and a pair of single shoes like Natalie. âItâs not strange. My brother is already thirty years old. Heâs at a marriageable age. Look at Mr. Wilson and me. We already have children. My mother has been anxious for him recently.
âBut she doesnât want to hurt my brotherâs feelings. Whenever she talks about his relationship life, she beats around the bush, like telling him a neighbor just gave birth recently or her friend just had a grandkid. Donât you think itâs too much? This kind of conversation makes me tired.â
Rose nodded and looked significantly in Edwardâs direction. âItâs pretty sad. My brother is 29 and dating a girl now. Although itâs a long distance relationship, theyâre in love. My parents are eager for Baby Ava to join the family.â
Natalie noticed Juana, who was talking with Sherriâs mother-in-law, looking in Edwardâs direction. âWhy does it smell fishy to me? Do you think they want Edward to meet someone at your engagement party?â
From a distance, Juana and Joy Blackwell both had wide grins on their faces.
Sherri and Rose nodded in agreement. âI think you might be right.â
Rose was curious. Is your brother looking for someone?â
âItâs my momâs idea for him to meet a girl, but my brother isnât interested. Natalieâs idea is spot-on. My mom might have asked these girls to come.
She probably wanted my brother to talk to them and see if thereâs any chemistry.
Natalie had just pulled her gaze away from Edward when she met the intense gaze of Trevon, radiating displeasure.
Even from a distance, Natalie could sense Trevons unhappiness.
She quickly averted her gaze, while Trevon didnât look away, keeping his eyes fixed on her, his focus solely on Natalie.
When Trevon finally shifted his gaze, he noticed Juanaâs gaze was on Rose. Even Hackettâs motherâs attention was on Rose. This sudden realization lifted his spirits Her lips curled slightly as he told Frank pleasantly, who was before him. âYour sister and Edward could be a match.â
Hackett had just approached them when he heard this, and he immediately put on a dramatic expression. âSeriously, Frank? Is it true? Are we becoming family?â
Frank seemed not to like the comment, and he surveyed his surroundings. Realizing that the atmosphere of the engagement party had taken an unexpected turn, he said coldly. âAre you Cupid or what?â
In just a second. Hackettâs disappoinment was palpable. He leaned against Frank, but his attempt was mercilessly shrugged off âStay away from me âI wanted to share the positive vibes, aiming for you to establish a meaningful connection with Little Princess Ava soon. If youâre not interested, thatâs okay. Iâm not keen on pushing ut, either. By the way, Rose and Edward are not a bad match. Donât you think sof After saying that, he nudged Franck with the elbow and suggestively raised an eyebrow Look over there.
âCan you just stop being this nosy?â
Trevon was in a good mood. He lifted his wine glass and took a sip, and those planning to approach him for conversation finally gave up upon seeing him engrossed in the chat with the trio.
After a moment, Trevonâs heart ached. âStop looking. Only Roseâs feelings matterâ
Frank shot him a sharp look, the implication clear without words. Trevon certainly understood the meaning behind that gaze. Both were acutely aware.
Hackett looked around the banquet hall and couldnât find anyone. âDamin it. Chris didnât show up to congratulate me. Trevon was in a good mood and spoke up for Chris, âIs your engagement party more important than him performing surgery? Donât flatter yourselfâ
If there were surgery or research, Chris wouldnât leave the lab or the hospital. He could spend all year long in the hospital. His presence at the wedding was a big deal, so expecting him to skip surgery for an engagement party was unrealistic.
Frank was thinking about Ava. He checked his phone and sent a message, letting her know he was attending Hackettâs engagement party.
Hackett said. âItâs not surprising. Chrisâ sister is more of a workaholic than him. She is almost thirty and still works like crazy every day. Compared to her, heâs quite normal, right?â
I wonder what the elders of the Yamin family think.
They were three children in this family. One without much ambition, one son fully dedicated to his career, and the eldest daughter took the lead in the familyâs business. She was always busy, and people often didnât view her as a woman. Most thought the Yamin family had only one daughter.
Trevon felt the eldest Yamin daughter was somewhat like Frankâs mother, both in how she conducted herself and interacted with others-efficient, decisive, and showing that women could be as strong as men.
Sherriâs engagement ceremony wrapped up by 10:30 pm, which was pretty early. However, the reason wasnât announced to the guests but was due to her pregnancy.
Trevon and his wife returned home to Phoenix Manor.
At this moment, Rachel was sitting in the living room, obviously waiting for them.
Seeing her daughter-in-law, Rachel stood up as the door opened. âJasper is already asleep, sharing the room with Mary tonight. Iâm heading back now. Donât go to bed too late.
As time went by, Rachel became more talkative.
Natalie glanced at the clock and suggested. âMom, why not stay over tonight and let Trevon take you back tomorrow?â
Seeing that Rachel was stunned momentarily. Trevon said, I can drive you back tomorrow. Itâs quite late.â
These words could be considered as asking her to stay.
Rachel hesitated briefly before saying âAlright, donât go to bed too lateâ
Later, as Trevon and Natalie went upstairs, Rachel Wilson lingered downstairs for a while before heading upstairs.
Finally, Rachel took Jasper to her room next to Trevonâs With concern. Trevon hugged Natalie into the room. âLet me draw a bath for you. Do you need my help? Youâve been getting up at night more frequently recentlyâ
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
ï¤Chapter 376 He was attentive, remembering how often she used the toilet. It seemed he was counting, and she smiled cheerfully. âItâs normal. Itâs almost two months now Sherriâs wedding should be around four months awayâ
âI know I check every dayâ He was counting days too It was only a month Natalie could still manage her bath She had done the same even when she was pregnant with their son However, she was willing to give him a chance to help with something blow-dry She didnât mind having him get her clothes blow dry her hair, pour milk She grinned when she saw how occupied but thrilled he was After her shower, as soon as the got into bed she noticed the intense gaze of her husband. She understood what it meant. His desires had ignited With a slight blush, she said. It hasnât been three months yet I know Just a kiss According to the information he found, they couldnât do any intensive exercise, but some moderate activities wouldnât be a problem.
His eyes smoldered with a passionate intensity as he stared at her, a fiery desire that couldnât be concealed. A smile formed on her lips as she took a naughty turn. She sat on his lap, her fingers tracing his neck, and playfully adjusted her shoulder strap to dangle enticingly on her arm As Trevon watched her, his eyes were slightly hary, and he moistened his dry lips with a brief lick Natalie was seductive The next moment, their lips met in a gentle, delicate kiss full of tenderness and sensuality. As the kiss deepened, Trevonâs eyes grew redder, and his lips responded passionately, unwilling to let go sweet Their longing for each other surged in the kiss, overwhelming and intoxicating. His hand traced her smooth back, while her lips on his couldnât fully satisfy the desires pulsating within them. They wanted more Trevonâs lips followed the contours of her body, igniting a fiery trail with every touch.
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