When She Turns Her Back Novel

It wasn't late , but Monica was still really anxious . As soon as she got inside , she rushed in , worried she might be late . Seeing Monica hurry off , Teresa couldn't help but smile softly . Along the way , a few little girls ran with Monica , gathering around her - she was clearly everyone's favorite . As for Yolanda , Teresa had never seen any of the other kids get along with her so well . Teresa thought about how Yolanda was always acting all stuck - up - no wonder hardly anyone at school liked her .

Once Monica was safely in the classroom , Teresa turned around and flagged down a taxi by the curb . On the ride back to the Sullivan Mansion , Teresa figured Charles and Yolanda would already be gone . But to her surprise , as soon as she stepped into the living room , she spotted Charles and Yolanda still sitting on the couch . When Charles saw her coming back , he turned to look at Teresa and nodded at her in greeting . Teresa couldn't help but wonder as she walked up to Charles , " How come you haven't left yet ?

" Charles looked up at her and explained , " We were waiting for you ." It was almost nine by the time Teresa got back from the kindergarten . Teresa hesitated for a second when she heard Charles , but then she said coldly , " Do whatever you want . Either way , I've said all I need to say . " With that , Teresa turned and headed upstairs . Yolanda was lying on the couch , already asleep with a blanket pulled up over her . As Teresa started to head upstairs , Charles hurriedly called out , " Yolanda's fever is back . " Teresa actually stopped in her tracks when she heard him .

But after a heartbeat , she steeled herself and said , " Charles , she's sick . You should take her to the hospital , not come running to me . Even if I am a doctor , I don't have the right equipment here - I can't help her . If you really want what's best for her , take her to the hospital now . Stop wasting time . " Charles's fingers , hanging by the seams of his trousers , curled in slightly . He didn't say another word , and Teresa turned to head upstairs . 2012 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 281 She had barely set foot on the second floor when Charles rushed up after her .

Just as she was about to step through the bedroom door , Charles suddenly caught her hand . Teresa stopped at the door . She didn't pull away , and she didn't snap at him . With the divorce cooling - off period almost up , she couldn't risk pissing Charles off right now . 40 65 vouchers After a brief silence , Charles's voice , low and serious , broke the quiet . " No matter what , Yolanda is innocent . " Teresa felt a surge of anger at his words . She finally turned to face him and asked , " So what do you want me to do ? " Charles looked at her , completely stunned .

" Are you really going to just give up on her ? " Teresa gave a bitter , self - deprecating laugh at that . Her eyes reddened instantly as she turned a cold gaze on Charles . " Listen to me , Charles . It's not that I don't want Yolanda - I'm done with both of you . You already have the life you want , the people you want around you . Yolanda's presence hasn't stopped you from chasing after whatever it is you want . She'll go with you , build your world with you - but that world never needed me . I just don't want to be a part of it anymore .

Just being in your life makes me feel like I'm suffocating , like I can't even breathe . You've never given me what I truly wanted , and honestly ... I'm just exhausted ." Breathless after spilling it all out , Teresa stared at Charles with tears shimmering in her eyes - no resistance , just a wordless plea for him to let her go . Charles met her gaze , but instead of loosening his grip , he just held her arm even tighter . His voice was low , almost cruel . " Teresa , do you even have a heart ?

" Teresa tried to pull her hand back , but couldn't break free , so she gave up resisting and just let him hold her . But thinking about his question , she let out a bitter , almost mocking laugh . She shook her head , her eyes full of hurt . " I do have a heart , Charles . But my heart is full of scars . " Charles pulled Teresa closer , wrapping his arm around her waist . " Can't you just give in one more time , like you used to ? " Teresa didn't even want to deal with him . She tried to push him away . " Charles , let go of me . I need to rest ." But Charles wouldn't let go .

If anything , it looked like he was just seconds away from pulling her into his arms . Right then , the bedroom door was suddenly yanked open from the inside . At the sound , Teresa whipped her head around instinctively - and the instant she saw Troy standing there , a chill swept over her , leaving her frozen to the spot . ' I dropped Monica off and got back ages ago... so why is he still here ? ' Teresa wondered anxiously . When Troy stepped out of the bedroom and saw Charles holding onto Teresa's hand , he didn't bother coming over to break it up .

Instead , he leaned back against the doorframe in a lazy , almost careless way , arms folded , arching an eyebrow at Charles . 20:12 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 281 : He didn't say a word , but every single look on his face was dripping with mockery . The instant Charles saw Troy standing there , he instantly froze in place . E55 vouchers It was bad enough Troy was in Teresa's bedroom , but he was also wearing light gray silk pajamas , the top two buttons undone , exposing his toned chest . His hair was disheveled , and his eyes were hazy with sleep , like he'd just rolled out of bed .

Everything about him screamed that he hadn't just shown up out of nowhere . Charles's voice dropped , suspicious and cold . " Why are you here ? " Troy just arched an eyebrow , casual and almost mocking . " This is my house . Why wouldn't I be here ? " Charles caught Troy's meaning and finally lost it . He whipped around to Teresa , fury in his voice . " Teresa , we're not even officially divorced yet , and you're already bringing another man into our home ? " Teresa frowned anxiously , trying to explain . " Charles , it's not what you think .

He's not- " Before Teresa could finish , Troy straightened up , his expression icy as he addressed Charles . " She didn't bring me here - I chose to show up . If you don't know how to treasure her , trust me , there are plenty of men out there who would . " What Troy said wasn't wrong , but blurting it out at a time like this was just reckless . Teresa was on edge , shooting Troy anxious looks , pleading with her eyes for him to just drop it . But Troy completely ignored her signals , clearly still had more he wanted to say .

Seeing Troy was about to speak again , Teresa couldn't take it anymore . She snapped at him , " Troy , that's enough . Stop talking . " Troy shot Teresa a look , annoyance and defiance flaring in his eyes . " You might be afraid of him , but I'm definitely not . " His words were dripping with challenge . Teresa's heart twisted with worry and unease . She glared at Troy , her tone practically barking as she cut him off . " That's enough ! Stop talking ! " Seeing she was really upset , Troy finally backed off , sounding a bit helpless . " Alright , alright , I'll shut up . Don't be mad .

" Teresa finally let out a sigh of relief and quickly turned back to Charles , but just as she was about to say something , a little head popped up from the stairs . It was Yolanda , coming up the stairs . Yolanda came up and called out softly , " Daddy ." 20.12 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 281 55 vouchers Charles turned around , feeling his heart soften instantly . He asked her in a low , gentle voice , " You're still not feeling well . Why did you come upstairs ? " Yolanda held up her phone , her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Charles . " Daddy , Miss Naomi just called .

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