When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 264 As Naomi walked over , she picked up on the little moves Charles was making . When he angled his phone screen away , she instinctively cast a glance downward . 65 vouchers Naomi didn't get a clear look , but she could already guess what he was up to . ' He's probably calling Teresa , she thought to herself . After Charles turned off his phone screen , he replied to Naomi , " It's nothing , really . " He followed up right away , " What about Yolanda ? Is she doing any better ? " Naomi gave him a warm smile . " Yeah , she's already asleep .

When I saw you hadn't come back , I figured I'd come out and see if you were okay . " Charles just nodded in response and stayed quiet . Just then , his phone screen lit up . Almost instantly , he picked it up . But when he realized it was only a push notification , disappointment flashed across his face . Naomi caught the whole thing . No beating around the bush - she just looked at Charles and asked directly , " Are you talking to Teresa ? " Charles didn't want Naomi to take it the wrong way . After a brief pause , he shook his head and said , " No. " At that , Naomi's brows knit together .

She saw it all , yet it never occurred to her that Charles would outright lie to her . All the irritation she'd felt toward Charles suddenly shifted into fear . Out of all the men around her , apart from Troy , only Charles really had status and power . Naomi liked being adored by men , sure - but when it came down to choosing who to be with , she wasn't some clueless girl . She knew exactly what she was doing .

With that thought , Naomi took a step closer and slipped her arm through Charles's , her voice gentle as she said , " New Year's Day is almost here , and the school gave us a few days off . Why don't you come home with me to Ternton and visit my dad ? Will you ? " Charles put his phone away and nodded . " Sure ." He never hesitated when Naomi asked him for anything . Seeing him agree , a deep smile blossomed on Naomi's face . She couldn't help but think , ' I really worry too much .

Charles is already completely under my control Back in the hospital room , Charles pulled out his phone again and took a picture of Yolanda , sending it straight to Teresa . In the photo , Yolanda was lying on the cramped hospital bed , her cheeks ghostly pale . Even asleep , her brows were knit in distress . He sent the picture , watching the screen for a response - but Teresa never answered . ' Nothing ... not even a read receipt , Charles thought , a faint sense of frustration rising inside him .

Back then , Teresa used to handle anything about Yolanda herself - she never let anyone else step in . But now ཨ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ ་ Meanwhile , when Teresa and Troy showed up at Wendy's place . Leo was in the kitchen making porridge . Leo glanced at them and quietly said , " She just fell asleep . Maybe wait a bit before you go in Tereka nodded . " Okay " 1/3 Chapter 264 Watching Leo skillfully make the porridge , Teresa suddenly recalled something Troy once said . Troy had said that Leo had a crush on Wendy . But now , after everything that happened .

Teresa wondered if Leo would still have a thing for Wendy . Noticing how exhausted Teresa was , Troy gently guided her to the couch and helped her sit down . He tucked a small blanket around her , then fondly patted her head . " I'll go see what Leo's up to . " Troy murmured . Teresa nodded , sinking into the sofa , her eyes closing before she even realized - and soon , she was fast asleep . She had barely fallen asleep when Wendy's voice called out , " Teresa . " Teresa woke up at once and quickly made her way to the bedroom .

The only light came from a small bedside lamp , leaving the rest of the room in shadow . Teresa sat down by the bed and reached for Wendy's hand . " I'm here , Wendy . I'm right here , " she whispered softly . Wendy clung to Teresa , panic in her voice . " The medicine - where is it ? Where's the medicine ? " Teresa fished the pillbox out of ho pocket , but before she could even hand it over , Wendy snatched it away in a rush . She didn't wait for any instructions - Wendy just swallowed both pills at once , desperate and determined .

After swallowing , she grabbed the water cup from the nightstand and gulped down two big mouthfuls . 66 vouchers Setting the cup down , she stared at Teresa in panic . " Teresa , why can't I taste the medicine ? Did I swallow it or not ? Maybe you should buy me another one , just in case ? " Teresa understood exactly what Wendy was anxious about . She steadied herself and squeezed Wendy's hand , reassuring her , " Wendy , you took it , I promise . Don't stress out , okay ? Trust me , nothing's going to happen . " Slowly , Wendy started to calm down . She nodded , saying softly , " Okay .

" Just then , there was a knock at the door . From outside , Troy called out , " Teresa , Peyton's here . " At his words , Teresa called back , " Alright , I got it : " She glanced worriedly at Wendy . " Do you want to go out and see Mr. Reterson ? " Wendy paused for a second , then finally mustered up the courage and said , " Yeah ... let's go see him . " for Teresa draped a coat over her shoulders and helped her out of the bedroom . Peyton was already sitting on the couch , while Leo was pouring him some water . Troy stood nearby , explaining something to him .

The moment the door opened , Troy fell silent . Teresa guided Wendy over to the couch , and Troy and Leo instinctively stepped aside , giving them space . Teresa was about to step away , thinking Wendy might want a moment alone with Peyton , but Wendy squeezed her hand tight , giving her a pleading look not to leave . So , Teresa stayed by her side . Peyton asked Wendy to explain what had happened . After hesitating for a few seconds , she finally started to talk .

That day , she'd gotten herself ready to go out , but just as she stepped out of the elevator , George cut her off Wendy cried out for help , but George forced her right back into the elevator . The elevator headed straight back up to Wendy's apartment . George fished out the keys from Wendy , unlocked the door , and yanked her side . Once the door clicked shut , he started bombarding Wendy with questions , 2/3 P P Chapter 264 He demanded to know why she'd ignored his calls . He pressed her - was she planning to dump him , or did she still want to marry him ?

He accused her of messing around with other guys . He demanded to know what she was really after. He demanded , " Are you in love with someone else ? " 55 vouchers Wendy was scared , but she still managed to stand her ground . " Marry you ? Why ? I've waited years for you , and honestly , I'm just sick and tired of it . I don't want to marry you anymore ." She took a shaky breath and went on , " You want your freedom , right ? Fine , go ahead . Be with whoever you want , do whatever you want -I'm done holding you back . Isn't that exactly what you've always wanted ? " Her voice was icy now .

" George , we're living in two completely different worlds . I don't love you anymore , and honestly , you never really loved me either . I don't want to keep arguing about any of this . " " Just go . As far as I'm concerned , today's visit never even happened." Wendy jabbed her finger at the door , shooting George an icy glare . Back then , her eyes were lit up with love and adoration for him . Even when he cheated again and again , she still found it in herself to forgive him . But now ? She was done - just tired and worn out . She didn't want anything to do with him ever again .

But instead of backing down , George's anger only flared hotter , his eyes stormy with frustration . With his gaze dark and intense , he seized Wendy's hand , pulling her right into his arms before crushing his lips down on hers . He didn't just kiss her - he devoured her lips , biting and licking with a feverish hunger , refusing to let her breathe or pull away . He held on like he was staking his claim , determined not to let go for even a second . Wendy tried to fight him off , pounding on his chest , sobbing and screaming , but George was totally unfazed , cold as ever .

Without a shred of pity , he just pinned her on the couch and took what he wanted by force . Twice , he did it , ignoring her pleas and tears . And if Leo hadn't barged in right then , Wendy was terrified there would've been a third , even a fourth time ... Thinking back on all those details , Wendy felt suffocated all over again , her heart aching and her nerves fraying with anxiety . AD