When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 287 After leaving the hospital , Teresa sat in the passenger seat of Charles's car . She felt so uneasy , it was like she couldn't sit still . This seat wasn't just hers ; Naomi had taken this spot before too . Just thinking about it made her stomach churn . And the man next to her ... he'd been together with Naomi as well . 39 55 vouchers Teresa sat there with a frosty look , feeling more and more annoyed .

Seeing Charles just sit there without starting the car , she couldn't help but think , ' He's probably waiting for Naomi to call - claiming Yolanda's crying so we'd have no choice but to go pick her up . ' But after about ten minutes in the car , the phone stayed silent . Finally , Charles couldn't stand it anymore . He started the engine and floored it , speeding off . Seeing that , Teresa got nervous and turned toward Charles , a hint of worry in her voice . " You're really not going to wait for Yolanda ? " The car stopped at a red light .

Charles hit the brakes , then looked back at Teresa - the darkness in his eyes faded as he met her gaze . He gave her a deep smile and said with a relaxed tone , " She wants to stay . Let her , it's her choice . " Teresa still wasn't convinced ; her voice laced with worry . " But she's still running a fever ... " She stopped mid - sentence , letting her words hang in the air . But Charles's smile just grew , his eyes teasing as he looked at her . " See ? And you keep insisting you don't care about us . " Teresa shut her eyes briefly , refusing to say anything .

She wasn't about to let him see how much this bothered her . Yolanda was her own flesh and blood - there was no way she could truly not care . Besides , Naomi's leg was hurt and Yolanda still had a fever . Leaving a sick kid like that in someone else's care -nobody would be able to relax . When the light turned green , Charles noticed Teresa kept quiet , so he dropped it too . They made their way to Joyacre Villa , and about half an hour later , the car stopped at the front gate .

Charles stepped out , intending to open the door for Teresa , but she beat him to it - getting out on her own without waiting for him . 20:14 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 287 : : All those small , tender gestures she'd longed for once - now they didn't matter to her at all . Charles , unable to make even the simplest gesture of goodwill , could only let out a bitter laugh . Without a glance or a word to Charles , Teresa headed for Joyacre Villa with determined steps . Charles quickly caught up , falling into step beside her .

39 55 vouchers As they reached the entrance of the main hall , Sharon , who was busy cleaning , heard footsteps and instinctively turned around . Backlit by the sunlight , she could just make out Teresa's silhouette . Sharon was momentarily stunned , but when she realized who it was , her voice was tinged with surprise . " Mrs. Logan ? " Teresa nodded and gave Sharon a small smile . Just then , Charles suddenly asked Sharon , " Sharon , where's Grandpa ?

" Sharon , still holding the duster , answered , " He said he couldn't get used to staying here , so someone just drove him back to Logan Manor . " Charles just gave a light response . " Oh , got it . " Right after , Sharon turned to Teresa with a smile . " Mrs. Logan , have you eaten yet ? " Teresa let out a little laugh . " Sharon , it's not even eleven o'clock yet - no way I've had lunch ." Charles lingered off to the side , watching Teresa smile at Sharon - it made him feel a sudden pang in his chest he couldn't quite explain , almost like jealousy .

Sharon hurried over and took Teresa's arm . " That's perfect ! Mrs. Logan , what do you feel like eating ? I'll get right on it for you . " Teresa paused for a second , then replied , " Honestly , Sharon , anything's fine . Don't go out of your way for me . " Sharon knit her brows . " Absolutely not ! It's rare for you to come back - just tell me what you're craving . Consider it a special treat ; I'll whip it up right now ." With Sharon being so enthusiastic , Teresa couldn't say no anymore . " Thank you , Sharon . " Sharon waved it off . " Don't be so formal with me .

I'm just the housekeeper and you're the owner here - it's my duty to take care of you ." ' Owner ? ' Teresa's heart gave a little jolt at that word . She wasn't the owner of Joyacre Villa anymore - not for a long time . Hearing it , Teresa felt unsettled . Sharon caught her own slip , a flash of awkwardness crossing her face before she hurried off to the kitchen . 20:14 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 287 39 55 vouchers Once Sharon disappeared behind the kitchen door , Teresa finally sank into the couch , her mind still tangled up in old memories .

She stared at the coffee table - once crammed with diapers , formula cans , and baby bottles . Now it was all fresh flowers , tea , and a couple of fashion magazines . It was easy to imagine Naomi had made herself a cup of tea here , lounging around flipping through those glossy magazines . Charles kept his eyes on Teresa , and when he caught her spacing out at the coffee table , he finally walked over and asked with a half - smile , " What's wrong ? Don't like the way it looks now ? " Teresa snapped back , a little light coming into her eyes .

She looked up at Charles and said , " No , it's nice . " ' It's not about whether it's ugly or not , Teresa thought . Back then , she was the one who picked out this coffee table . But now , everything on it - it all belonged to someone else , not her . Charles didn't say much more , just offered , " I'll go upstairs and get your bed ready . " Teresa hurried to say , " The guest room is fine for me ." Charles paused , staring at her . " We're married - why sleep apart ? " Teresa didn't flinch , her voice calm as water as she challenged him , " Are we really husband and wife ?

" Charles didn't back down . He shot back , " Aren't we ? " Teresa refused to argue , but she was firm . " Charles , I'm only sleeping in the guest room ." Charles stared at her , his eyes saying he wanted to protest . But before he could get the words out , Sharon emerged from the kitchen . She was wearing an apron and glanced over at Teresa . " Mrs. Logan , would you like seafood or maybe a stew ? " Teresa looked at Sharon and gave a gentle smile . " Either is fine , Sharon . " Sharon thought for a moment , then beamed .

" Then I'll make your favorite chicken soup ." Teresa felt a surge of emotion - her nose started to tingle , tears almost welling up , but she fought to hold them back . She said softly , " Thank you , Sharon ." Sharon didn't respond - just beamed at Teresa before happily ducking back into the kitchen . ' I'm so over the moon she's finally back ! ' Sharon thought , her heart bursting with joy . 20:14 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 287 : : 39 55 vouchers Once Sharon headed off , Charles glanced at Teresa and said gently , " Why don't you head upstairs and get some rest ?

" He didn't clarify whether he meant the master bedroom or the guest room . ' No matter what , I'm not setting foot in Charles's bedroom . Teresa decided firmly . Teresa just murmured an " mm " and started walking upstairs , not looking back . Charles's gaze never left her , and as she stepped onto the staircase , an idea struck him . In a few long strides , he caught up and scooped her up in his arms . Teresa barely knew what was happening - suddenly she was airborne . Startled and afraid of falling , she instinctively clung to Charles's neck .

In that moment , the two of them were pressed so close , their faces just inches apart . Charles dipped his head , and his jaw grazed softly against Teresa's lips . Teresa felt his jaw graze her lips and instinctively turned her head away in a flash . Charles flashed a mischievous smirk , his voice full of teasing danger . " What , are you really that afraid of me ? " Teresa refused to meet his eyes . " I'm not scared of you . " Charles chuckled in amusement . " If that's true , then why won't you even look at me ? " Teresa hesitated before finally lifting her gaze to meet his .

She looked him in the eye , her voice low and tense . " Charles , we don't have to act like this . Please , put me down - I can walk by myself ." Charles didn't let go . Instead , he lowered his head , moving in close - his lips so near Teresa's that the air practically buzzed with anticipation , as if he was waiting to see if she'd let him get away with it . But right as he was about to actually kiss her , Teresa instinctively turned her face to the side , dodging him at the very last moment . His lips brushed softly against her cheek instead .

Charles paused , frowning deeply , a shadow flickering across his expression . For a moment , even he seemed stunned and uncertain . Once upon a time , he never thought twice about Teresa - she was barely worth his attention . But now , facing her leaving him for good and finding happiness with someone else , Charles found himself suddenly , almost helplessly , unwilling to let her go . 20:14 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 288 Chapter 288