Chapter 315
Themencement of the game marked a moment of excitement. Joseph settled beside Rose,
followed by Alex, Natalie,
Trevon, Hackett, Sherri, Ava, and Frank.
Whether it’s Ava, Sherri, Rose, or even Natalie, all of them cherished the current ambiance. This was a
hard-earned moment for everyone.
As melodious music filled the air, Rose elevated her left hand and dered loudly, “1,” Joseph’s warm
voice chimed in, “2,” and the numbers 3, 4, followed, and so on.
Avanded as the eighth in the first round. Nearly letting slip an “8,” she caught herself just in time. A
smile tugged at’her lips as she yfully scratched her head, her gaze sliding toward Frank, who was
seated next to her.
Her pale hand suspended mid-air as a blush formed on her cheeks. She hesitated in patting him.
All eyes fixated on the oue of the first round, curious about whether Ava would dare to hit Frank
and how he would
react.
On the other hand, Joseph remained calm andposed, almost as if he was privy to the oue, a
slight smile adorning his lips.
That was not what Trevon Wilson and Natalie Foster were thinking. While the couple held distinct
perspectives, they acted harmoniously as they calcted the uing head-pats.
After a moment, they spoke in unison and shared a knowing smile, “This is the start to the end…
They were prepared to be the ‘victims’ of the gameter on
“Go ahead, vent your frustrations. There is no need to restrain yourself,” Frank remarked with a smile.
With an audience watching, Ava found herself torn between hitting Frank or holding back. Abstaining
would stall the leaving the others hanging.
game,
Ava concluded that a pat on the head during the game was not about revenge. She clenched her fist,
then rxed it before patting the back of Frank’s head. While it was not a brutal hit, the power from the
pat caused Frank’s head to tilt forward. Witnessing this, Hackett could not help but silently chuckle. It
was rare for them to witness Frank in such a pitiful plight. If only he had reacted much quicker, Hackett
could have captured this as a memory so they could y the video on a grand screen during Frank’s
wedding.
Trevon threw Frank a meaningful nce as he suggested, “One more time, perhaps?”
Joseph automatically brushed the statement aside. While Trevon had calcted, Joseph had done the
same. After patting Frank, Ava’s frustration seemed to have waned, and warmth radiated from her
heart.
After patting Frank on the head, Ava’s frustration seemed to have waned, and warmth radiated from
her heart.
In the second round, Frank was eighteenth, and Rose’s turn was right after his. Frank drew his hand
back a tad before delivering a solid pat to Rose’s head.
Displeased, Rose protested, “That’s a bit much. Can’t you ease up a little when hitting ady?”
Frank retorted with a serious tone. “The rules did not say that we should go easy on others.”
Pouting. Rose yfully nudged her elder brother’s arm before continuing the count, “19…”
Rose was the twenty-eighth person in the third round and had to pat Joseph’s head. A hint of
awkwardness surfaced, and she cleared her throat, addressing Joseph as she exined, “Joseph, this
game, well, it’s just a game. I will go easy on you.”
Joseph sensed her difort from her expression and reassured her, saying, “There’s no need for you
to worry. We will follow the rules.
Then, Rose shut her eyes and delicately tapped Joseph on his head before swiftly retracting her hand.
She felt embarrassed, wondering how she had missed herself. Regardless of the number, she could
not avoid being part of the numbers ranging from one to ny-nine.
In the fourth round, Joseph’s patnded on Alex. Their camaraderie eliminated any awkwardness. d
in masculine attire, their familiarity with each other was evident. Before the pat, Alex even quipped,
“Just treat me like one of the guys.”
Joseph chuckled at Alex’sment, and he realized why Ava got along so well with this tomboyish girl
and brought her to
the estate.
Alex’s pat fell on Natalie in the fifth round; in the sixth, Natalie’s target was Trevon. Anticipating the hit,
Trevon obediently lowered his head, inviting the pat from his wife.
Yet, Natalie’s pat was gentle and hesitant. Trevon reveled in the experience, showcasing affection for
their son by yfully touching his face and earlobe.
Jasper protested, swatting away his father’srger hand away with his chubby one. He cried, “Don’t
touch me1”
In response. Trevon remarked, “This visit to Sapphire City has bolstered your courage and temper
The seventh round unfolds as a showdown between the men. Trevon’s hit on Hackett was so strong
that it could have caused
a concussion. Hackett, after that, rubbed his head, muttering. If I wake up tomorrow with a fuzzy brain,
it’s on you.”
In the end, Hackett ckwell kept rubbing the back of his head and cursing. “If I wake up tomorrow and
be muddle-headed, you’ll be responsible.”
In response, Trevon inquired, “Are you extorting me?”
In the eighth round, it was Hackett’s turn to target Sherri. Hackett slightly tweaked the rule, opting for a
kiss instead He gently kissed Sherri’s head, prompting a collective ‘aww’ from the crowd. Natalie
facepalmed, feeling a pang of embarrassment.
Frank stole a nce at Ava, who was shielding her face from the loving scene. Back when she was
pursuing him, her boldness was palpable. Now, that boldness seemed to have waned. The
transformation from daring to reserved puzzled him. He contemted that if he were to kiss her now,
she might blush uncontrobly.
Frank’s intense gaze was impossible to disregard. Ava sensed Frank’s eyes on her, yet her
embarrassment prevented her from facing him. The mere thought of their eyes meeting sent tingles
down her spine.
In the ninth round, Sherri’s gentle touch hit Ava, and it was more of an encouraging pat. And in the final
round, the tenth, Ava’s number was “98,” and she swallowed the number before it slipped from her
lips.
Rose cheered, “Ava, this marks the tenth round, a perfect ending! Give it your all to wrap things up!”
It was the perfect ending.
Frank’s tempting voice once again caressed her ears. In the dim night, the campfire cast his silhouette
in sharp relief. It was distinct, captivating, and charismatic. His lips parted slightly as he said, “Feel free
to hit me however you want to release your frustrations.”
Ava was not truly angry or being theatrical. She wanted Frank to woo her. It was a simple request, yet
she was cautious of her pride and needed a pretext.
“Oh,” she uttered. Ava lifted her hands with her words and softened her grip before hitting Frank on the
head.
Frank’s head tilted forwards once more. Observing. Ava slightly regretted her restraint. Her hand
remained suspended mid-air. Standing tall, Frank slowly guided her hand back to its original position as
he said, “It was not a hard blow. It was alright.”
“It was not a hard blow? Was it alright?” Ava pondered.
Warmth coursed through Ava’s body when Frank’s hand touched her arm, a cellr stir that raced
through her body. Her heart fluttered, and her eyelids dropped as her fingers fidgeted with her shirt.
On the other hand, Frank captured each subtle motion in his gaze.
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As the clock neared 10 o’clock, Rose reluctantly spoke, Tm leaving. You guys keep ying.”
Ava and the rest of the group rose to their feet as they intended to bid Rose farewell. However, Rose
declined as she disliked sentimental goodbyes.
“Oh,e on. It’s not like I’m embarking on a long journey. I’m simply returning to Athana. Spare me
that mournful look. Smile, everyone. Life is beautiful, so do not frown. Smiling makes you look ten
years younger,” Rose advised.
Turning to Joseph, she added, “Mr. Turner, there’s no need to see me off. You’ve already arranged a
private ne for me to stay tillte. I’m incredibly grateful for your assistance. I owe you one. When you
get married, I give you a generous present!”
Standing alongside Natalie, Joseph chuckled softly. “Alright,” he mused, aware he might not have been
able to ept the gift.
Rose embraced her friends in session before departing. Hackett stepped forward for a hug, but
Frank sidestepped, lifting a foot to stop him. “Stingy, it is just one hug. Is this necessary? Hackett
argued.
His wife did not even object to the hug, so Frank’s response as an older brother seemed somewhat
excessive.
With Rose gone, the others began to depart one after another. After all, they had enjoyed a day filled
withughter and fun.
Ava’s gaze clung to Frank’s receding figure, her heart feeling oddly unsettled, as though reluctant to let
him go.
In the moonlit night, his shadow stretched, his tall form gradually fading from view as he headed toward
the parking lot. The estate’s expanse obscured him, and she couldn’t perceive him.
A hollow sensation flooded her heart as if something was absent, and for a brief moment, she wished
he would stay.
That night, after she had hit Frank twice, he did not appear angry, but instead, he seemed peculiarly
content.
Natalie approached, draping an arm around Ava’s shoulder, offering aforting pat as she said,
“Let’s go. This isn’t the
final farewell Frank mentioned he wouldn’t leave permanently You’ll cross paths again. Get some rest,
you’ve had a full day of enjoyment
Though Ava might have felt dispirited, she nodded in agreement.
Guided by Natalie, she entered the room, their arms interlocked.
As Ava stepped into the room Emma emerged. She extended her arms for Jasper, relieving Natalie of
the tired little one.
intome You’re a young couple, and you should spend some time alone. Let Jasper sleep with me
tonight. Since
le will not be homete Jasper can keep mepan
na sand.
your
In Emma’s arms. Jasper schubby cheeks were flushed,s eyes half-shot, giving off a faint shimmer of
sleepiness.
Inside the room, Natalie sighed, her gazending on the man ding her I doubted it would take three
months for Ava to Test Frank He had already relented before leaving”
Trevon brushed away a few stray strands of hair from her forehead as he replied, “Chances of that are
high. Have you ever
little rabbit escape from the gaping jaws of the big bad wolf?
hade prepared. It would be strange if he did not sessfully woo Ava. If Ava were not in school,
he would have brought her home with him
Natalie nodded, aligning with his sentiment. When it ime to pursuing candle to Frank’s Theparison
did not hold
Lost in thought Trevon leaned in, his grip around her waist tightening as he suggested. “Honey, go
freshen up We can’t let
Natalie yfully pushed his chest as the replied. “Mr. Wilson, to have a second child, quality was key
You are taking this to
“My quality is top-notch Mrs Wilson, allow me to prove it once again I promise just one time will suffice,”
Trevon replied.
He was remarkably insistent in this aspect Eventually, Natalie acquiesced to his request for another
round of reinforcement.