Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 152
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Jenny. I’ve finished my meal. I’m planning to take Jasper out for a
the kitchen and
We might not be back for
Jenny in the kitchen responded with a resounding voire. “Alright If you’re not returning, we’ll visit the villa. It hasn’t been
leaned for several days”

Jenny and Lena held a deep affection for the villa, where they had reuded for decades. In addition, Barron had always treated
them kindly. Thus they atte wind moments to go back and meticulously clean the place, even though
ulare and devoid of any lingering odors.
resided there ensuring it remained.
“Okay Jenny Im beading beat flow”
Jentry suddenly realized her recent illness and thought, “Would you be able to handle taking Jasper out? He’s quite a harviful
How about Far company your
Natalie tuled gratefully. Jentry, Im not so fragile Look, I’m already feeling better I’m going to Sherri Landor’s house this afternoon
As she said this, Natalie twirled around in front of Jenny, demon
roved condition.
Upon hearing that it involved Miss Landor. Jenny no longer insisted, “Alright then, just take care of yourself”
Natalie was rikay with Jenny’s caring reminders She understood that people who truly cared would always offer their concerns
before one’s departure, fearing any possible mishaps. “Okay. I understand
With erris unuation settled and Juana no particularly upset, Natalie felt a sense of relief. Strangely enough, she didn’t feel overly
worried about Hackett’s uation. As she descended the stairs, she cathe to a sudden halt, her eyes widening in
astonishment
In the play area of a distant revidential complex, a man stood beneath the monkey bars, his sleek black suit accentuated by the
warm golden rays of sunlight With a hint of a smile gracing his otherwise stern countenance, he stood tall and composed, his
strong arms effortlessly supporting a child who ragerly clung to the bars Every movement he made was deliberate an! utious,
ready to protect and assist immediately
The chuld zoggled and separated with delight, clearly familiar with this playful routine. The sight before her was something she
had never expected to witness
An inglese ribable pang of bittersweet emotions flooded her heart, leaving her torn and conflicted. She leaned against the nearby
wall, taking a moment to compone herself. After a deep breath and a few minutes of contemplation, she straightened her pesture

and released a sigh as if resolving something within.
As she drew closer, the man’s gaze shafted towards her, has suspended movement coming to a halt. Even the child turned to
glance at the man, ratching sight of Natalie Excitedly, the child began to wiggle and dance, calling out, “Mommy, Motary
Gently, the man set Jasper down, has intention to walk toward Natalie evident. However, as soon as Jasper laid eyes on Natalie
heurkly disregarded the man, peishing ham away swiftly
Natalie observed the man’s empty hands, a sense of enginess echoing within her heart.
Without acknowledging him or questioning his presence with Jasper, Natalie focused on lifting Jasper off the ground. Softly and
tenderly, the inspired, “Are you tired from playing? Feeling warm?”
In a sweet and innocent voice, Jasper responded, “Not warm. Mommy, this is my good friend.”
Natalie narrowed her eyes, her brows furrowing in confusion. “What do you mean by good friend?*
Lena couldn’t help but smile “Miss Natalie, let me explain. This gentleman here is the same person whom Jasper accidentally
bumped into earlier. Today, he bought a toy to apologize to Jasper, and Jasper graciously accepted it. They
Natalie was speechless. Have I seen him before? Was his interaction with Jasper merely a façade?
He didn’t approach her too closely, maintaining his position while his gaze remained fixated on her face. His expression was
inscrutable, concealing any hints of emotion, but there was a subtle softness in his eyes that hadn’t been there before.
It was as if he could decipher her thoughts. In a soft-spoken voice, he reassured her. “My pursuit of you has nothing to do with
Jasper.”
Lena pondered, “What did I just hear? Is this gentleman pursuing Miss Natalie?”
Miss Natalie was not only beautiful but also kind-hearted. It wasn’t uncommon for suitors to pursue her, even back in Sapphire
City. However, this gentleman exuded undeniable charm and sophistication, hinting at his affluent background.
Lena’s mind was already spinning with countless scenarios, and Trevon’s question nearly made her dizzy.
Natalie picked up on his attempt to explain that his pursuit wasn’t solely because of Jasper but because of her. With at
dismissive tone, she responded, “It’s not relevant to me.”

Trevon’s gaze darkened, a hint of disappointment creeping into his eyes. Nevertheless, he persisted and wanted to ask her
directly. “What about the child...?”
She swiftly intercepted his words, her voice firm, “My personal life is not as chaotic as you might think. However, the child has no
connection to you. If there is any connection, it is merely biological. I seek a committed father for my child, but I am not
unreasonable. 1 cannot change the fact that you are Jasper’s biological father. So, I won’t deny you the opportunity to be a part
of his life. That is my greatest compromise. But if you intend to contest custody, be prepared for a fierce battle. I hope it doesn’t
come to that, but I won’t back down if you insist.”
Natalie’s most significant fear now was that Trevon would use the custody battle to pressure her into compromising. Rather than
hiding or evading, she decided to confront the situation head-on. When her uncle suggested changing the date, she had initially
argued against it. She knew full well that with Trevon’s power and influence, he would quickly uncover information about Jasper if
he genuinely wanted to. However, her uncle and the others ultimately decided to proceed with the change, showing their respect
for her by reframing from prying into Jasper’s paternity.
As long as she didn’t explicitly reveal it, her uncle and the others rarely probed further, displaying their deep respect for her
boundaries.
Trevon was infuriated yet impressed by this woman’s ability to leave him seething with just a few words. He recalled telling her
that his personal life wasn’t as chaotic, and now she had cleverly turned his words against him.
Gritting his teeth, he suppressed his inner turmoil and asked, “Is that how you see me?”
Natalie handed Jasper over to Lena and instructed, “Lena, please take Jasper upstairs for now. I’ll join you shortly.”
Lena took the child from Natalie, her mind still reeling from the revelation, and she watched Natalie with concern as she
ascended the stairs, glancing back multiple times.
Natalie straightened her back and met his visibly colder gaze as she spoke softly, “So you’re saying you have no intention of
contesting custody with me?”
“I have never stated that I want to engage in a custody battle with you. Even if I discovered that Jasper is my child, I have no
desire to separate him from you” Because I want both you and our son, why would I want to tear them apart?
Natalie had a hint of skepticism in her eyes, searching for the truth. “Are you being sincere?” She preferred a peaceful resolution,
but if necessary, she would have her uncle confront him. She would not compromise when it came to their child.

“I speak only the truth. You can dismiss anything I said two years ago, but every word I have spoken to you since your return has
been genuine. My pursuit of you was sincere, and now my decision not to fight you for Jasper is also sincere. You can trust me
on that,”
Natalie said, “If you mean what you say, that’s all I ask for. No need to mix in a confession of feelings as if it changes anything.
Are you out of your mind?”
“I hope you’re true to your word and won’t go back on it. After all, you’re Mr. Wilson, a prominent figure in Athana.” Natalie
wanted to discourage him from trying to take Jasper away from her.
However, Trevon’s perspective on the matter was different. He felt a sense of joy in his expression as he replied, “L, Trevon,
always keep my promises. His words were spoken with sincerity and determination.
The language was an expansive and intricate realm where each individual’s capacity for understanding varied. The Interpretation
of a single sentence could diverge significantly depending on the individual. In this case, their perspectives were entirely out of
sync.
As he gazed at her retreating figure, he couldn’t help but notice how stunning she looked today. It had been years since they last
saw each other, and her sense of style had transformed remarkably. She adorned herself in a charming milky-colored floral dress
layered with a vibrant grass-green suit jacket. Completing her ensemble was a pair of elegant milky-colored high-heeled shoes.
She emanated an air of grace and femininity. How had he failed to recognize her striking beauty all these years?
Trevon couldn’t help but admit that she was growing more stunning by the day, defying the natural process of aging