When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 286 Chapter 286 : Teresa was the first to step out of the stairwell , and Charles hurried after her . Together , they headed for Naomi's hospital room . Charles made a point of walking right next to Teresa , matching her steps as they went . When they got to the door , Teresa didn't go inside . She just waited by the doorway . Noticing Teresa's reluctance , Charles didn't press her . 39 55 vouchers Charles walked in and glanced over at Naomi . She was sound asleep . Turning to Yolanda , he said , " Yolanda , let's head home now . " Yolanda instantly panicked . She shouted , " No !

I don't want to go ! I'm staying here with Miss Naomi ! " Seeing how upset she was , Charles softened his voice . " Come on , Yolanda . I'll ask Barbara to come stay with Miss Naomi , okay ? " Yolanda stubbornly turned her head away . " No ! I'm not leaving . I want to take care of Miss Naomi myself . " Charles's face clouded over . In a low , stern voice , he asked , " I'm going to ask you one last time - are you coming home or not ?" Yolanda snapped back , " I'm not going home . " Charles replied , " Fine . Your mom and I will head home now .

I'll have Barbara come over to take care of you and Miss Naomi ." With that , Charles turned his back and strode out of the room . Yolanda kept her eyes on her dad as he left , hope flickering in her heart -' He's not really going to leave me here alone , is he ? ' But soon enough , Charles was gone . Yolanda suddenly burst into tears , hot drops rolling down her cheeks . ' Dad loves me . There's no way he'd just leave me here in this hospital all by myself ... right ? ' she wondered , clinging desperately to that hope . But Yolanda waited and waited , and Charles never came back .

Over half an hour dragged by before it really sank in - her dad might not be coming back after all . The realization made her heart sink . Anger bubbled up inside her until she couldn't hold it in anymore . She knocked the water cup off the table and yelled , " It's all that awful mom ! She stole Dad away from me ! Bad mom ! Bad mom ! " 20:13 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 286 The ruckus was so loud that Naomi shot up in bed , startled awake . 39 55 vouchers When Yolanda saw Naomi was awake , she rushed over anxiously . " Miss Naomi , you're up ? Was it me ? Did I wake you ?

" Naomi stared at Yolanda's tear - stained face , and instead of feeling the slightest bit of pity , all she felt was irritation - Honestly , I just want to slap this kid right now .' She'd finally managed to catch a little sleep , and just like that , Yolanda had ruined it . Naomi was both annoyed and angry - she could feel her temper bubbling over . But after thinking it over , Naomi forced herself to swallow down her anger . There wasn't a trace of a smile on her face as she lowered her voice , asking , " Where's your dad ? " Yolanda pouted , clearly upset .

" He left with that rotten mom ." Naomi frowned anxiously , her face tightening with worry . " Did he say when he'd be back ? " Yolanda shook her head , frustration evident . " No. But Dad said he'd have Barbara come take care of you ." Naomi felt a wave of disappointment wash over her and didn't bother replying to Yolanda . Yolanda saw Naomi looking unhappy and hurried to reassure her , saying , " Miss Naomi , I'm not leaving - I'll stay right by your side . " Naomi was in no mood to talk , so she just gave a silent nod . Nearly an hour went by , but Barbara was still nowhere to be seen .

Frustrated , Yolanda started grumbling , " Even the maid doesn't listen . Just wait till I get home - Dad will make sure she knows not to mess with us . " Naomi's mind was in complete chaos . She couldn't stop worrying - now that Charles and Teresa were alone together , could their old flame spark up again ? But then she reasoned with herself , ' They're on the brink of divorce . It's just not possible for them to get back together , right ? ' ' Still ... what if ? ' she thought , anxiety gnawing at her . ' No , that's ridiculous .

Charles promised me he'd marry me - he wouldn't betray me like that , ' Naomi tried to reassure herself , ' Besides , if being with Teresa was really what he wanted , they wouldn't have spent the last five years stuck in this mess . Divorce wouldn't even be on the table . With those thoughts , Naomi finally managed to calm herself down . Seeing that Barbara still hadn't shown up , Naomi turned to Yolanda . " Yolanda , can you grab my phone for me ? I'll call Grandma Ava to come take care of me ." 20:13 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 286 Yolanda immediately shook her head , clearly reluctant . " No.

" Seeing Yolanda's resistance , Naomi couldn't help but feel a little smug inside . ( 39 ) 55 vouchers . Who would've thought Ava could actually keep this little troublemaker in line ? Just hearing her name makes Yolanda nervous , Naomi thought , a small smirk tugging at her lips . But Naomi didn't care about how Yolanda felt . She just smiled and said , " Yolanda , if Barbara comes , I'll feel uncomfortable . Grandma Ava is my mom - having her around is the best . Having your own mother to look after you , isn't that wonderful ?

" Yolanda felt her heart skip a beat at those words - a sharp sting of loneliness catching her off guard . Why does everyone seem to love their mom so much ? ' Yolanda thought to herself , the bitter feeling welling up again . Every day after preschool , it was always the other kids ' moms who came to pick them up . Even that annoying Monica was forever glued to her mom's side . She could ignore everyone else , but now even Naomi was talking about her mom like all the others . A bitter , inexplicable feeling welled up inside Yolanda .

Whenever she thought of Teresa , she couldn't muster even a shred of affection - all she felt was resentment . Feeling all kinds of things at once , Yolanda dove into Naomi's arms , hugging her tight around the waist as she cried , " Miss Naomi , you're like a real mom to me . I just want you to be my mom ." Naomi put her arms around Yolanda , but there wasn't a trace of genuine affection in her heart . She just gave a slight smile and answered , " Mm . " Yolanda cried so much her tears soaked right through Naomi's clothes . Naomi was clearly getting fed up .

She nudged Yolanda aside and glanced down , asking , " Why didn't you leave with your dad ? " Yolanda frowned , her voice small and anxious . " Miss Naomi , don't you want me here with you ? " Naomi forced a quick smile , explaining , " No , I just worry about you , that's all ." Yolanda insisted , " You don't need to worry , Miss Naomi . I can take care of myself - and I can help take care of you too ! " Naomi gave a little laugh . " Mm ." Half an hour later , Grandma Ava finally showed up . The moment Naomi laid eyes on her mom , tears of grievance brimmed in her eyes . " Mom .

" Grandma Ava sat herself right on the edge of the bed , not caring that she squeezed Yolanda down to the foot of it . 2014 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 286 Yolanda was so intimidated by Grandma Ava she didn't dare make a peep 42 39 59 vouchers Grandma Ava took Naomi's hand and asked with concern , " How did you end up hurting your leg like this ? " Naomi sobbed and snuggled against her mom , desperate for comfort . " It was just an accident , Mom . I didn't mean for it to happen ." Grandma Ava gave Naomi a playful tap . " Accident , huh ? Look at you !

You're all grown up your old mom worrying nonstop . Are you trying to drive me mad ? " but you still keep Naomi clung to her , voice all whiny and sweet . " Aw , Mom , don't blame me - I'm already in this mess . I just want your roast pork and those pancakes you always make ." Grandma Ava softened right away , hugging Naomi and patting her back gently . " Alright , alright , I'll stay with you . And when we get home , I'll cook anything you want . Whatever you're craving , Mom will make it for you . " Yolanda sat perched at the foot of the bed , not a single person paying her any mind .

As soon as Grandma Ava arrived , Naomi only had eyes for her - like Yolanda had completely vanished . And the way Miss Naomi and Grandma Ava got along ... they were so close , it felt like nothing could ever come between them . Without even realizing it , Yolanda started thinking about Teresa . Just last year , Teresa would spoil her - cooking all her favorite dishes , taking her on fun trips to the amusement park , playing games together , even flying kites side by side . Back then , Yolanda was treated like a little princess ... But now , Mom had changed .

It felt like there was no place for her in Mom's heart anymore . How come everyone else's mom is so nice ? ' Yolanda wondered , her chest tight with sadness . I just don't get it ... Why is my own mom so mean ? ' she thought , feeling more alone than ever . AD Comment Send gift No Ads