When She Turns Her Back Novel

G55 vouchers After everyone got their cake , Finn shot a look at Teresa , then got up and asked to swap seats with the person to her right . On Teresa's left sat Charles . Teresa was a little confused by Finn's actions . As soon as he sat down , Finn leaned in close and whispered to Teresa , " Teresa , where's Wendy ? What's she been doing lately ? Looks like she hasn't updated her food videos in a while ." Teresa was a bit bewildered when Finn suddenly mentioned Wendy . Charles , who'd been watching Finn closely , frowned and gave him a sharp look .

Noticing Charles's tense face , Finn quickly grinned and tried to smooth things over , " Oh yeah , Charles- Teresa's best friend , Wendy Stone , Miss Stone . She's the girl I told you about - the one I've got a crush on ." Charles couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise at how straightforward Finn was being . Teresa immediately turned to Charles , confusion flickering in her eyes . Noticing how everyone at the table seemed so tense , Finn blinked and asked , " What's wrong ?

" Charles glanced at Teresa , then turned to Finn and said , " You two aren't right for each other ." That alone made it clear where Charles stood . Teresa felt like a ton of bricks had just landed on her chest . ' He's just being protective of his friend , Teresa reminded herself . ' But even so , he feels so cold and heartless , ' Teresa couldn't help thinking . Finn , still clueless about the tension , just flashed Charles a carefree grin and said , " Charles , I don't see what's so incompatible about us .

Sure , I'm a businessman and Wendy's just a small - time influencer , but I really like her - especially when she's mouthing off . She's got this cool vibe ; I love how blunt she is , how she never beats around the bush . " Charles's expression was stone - cold as he stood up and said to Finn , " Come with me for a minute . I need to talk to you ." The tissue on his injured hand was already stuck fast to his skin . But he didn't pay any attention to it , just kept his face serious as he gestured for Finn to come with him .

Finn was confused , but he got up and followed Charles out of the private room . After the two of them left the private room , Teresa kept her head down , her eyes stinging with unshed tears . 20:15 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 292 In that moment , a sour ache filled her heart - something she couldn't even put into words . Not just for herself , but for Wendy too . ༦ ( 39 ) 55 vouchers All these years with Charles , she'd always thought Finn was genuinely a good guy . He never got mixed up in messy relationships , and he never treated her badly the way Jason or Charles sometimes did .

At least with him , she knew exactly who she was dealing with . If Wendy actually liked him , maybe the two of them might really have a shot at something together . But honestly , Teresa had no idea if Wendy could ever step out from under the shadow George Ford left behind . Before long , Charles and Finn returned . Finn looked like he'd just been sucker - punched - gone was that glimmer in his eyes when he was talking about Wendy . Teresa suddenly felt her heart drop . A few minutes later , Finn suddenly got up and called out , " Alright guys , let's wrap things up for tonight .

Everybody head out - let's hang out again soon ! " With Finn saying that , nobody tried to hang back . Soon enough , the private room was mostly empty as people started heading out . At the end of it all , Charles glanced at Teresa and murmured , " Let's go home ." Teresa's chest felt tight as she looked over at Finn , her nod barely noticeable . " Yeah , " she replied softly . Charles gently took her hand and pulled her to her feet . Turning back to Finn , Charles lowered his voice , " Finn , you should go too . " Finn nodded , answering in barely more than a whisper .

Charles could tell Finn was going to need some time to really wrap his head around what happened with Wendy . So , he just grabbed Teresa's hand and walked her out of the room . Once they stepped out of the private room , Charles saw Teresa's absent - minded look and turned to ask , " Are you blaming me ? " Teresa glanced back at him , confusion all over her face . " Blame you ? For being unfeeling ? But isn't that just the way you've always been ? " Charles felt bitter at her words , but could only sigh and explain , " The reason I told Finn was because I wanted him to know everything .

If , after understanding it all , he still chooses to care about Wendy , then I won't try to 20:15 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 292 : stop him . But honestly , there are things that just shouldn't be kept from someone . " Teresa averted her gaze and said nothing . 3༡ ) 55 vouchers She honestly didn't know what to say - she didn't want to comment on whether he was right or wrong . Because the truth was , she wasn't even sure in her own heart if Charles was right or not .

Charles squeezed her hand and said , " Let's give Finn some time to figure things out ." Teresa just murmured an " okay " and started heading for the restaurant exit . Charles hurried to catch up , and the two of them walked side by side through the revolving doors . As soon as they stepped out of the restaurant , Teresa looked up and saw Troy coming up the steps with a girl by his side . Teresa knew her - it was Melanie . Troy and Melanie noticed Teresa and Charles , too . Charles glanced down the steps , then suddenly squeezed Teresa's hand even harder .

No one could miss how possessive he looked - making it crystal clear to everyone that Teresa was his . Troy's face turned stormy the moment he saw Charles holding Teresa's hand . But right at that moment , Melanie boldly closed the distance and hooked her arm through Troy's . Troy noticed Melanie getting cozy and shot her a glance , then looked down and pulled his arm out of her grip . He gave Melanie a sly smirk , locking eyes with her gorgeous face as he drawled , " You better keep your hands off me , or my Sweetheart's gonna get jealous .

She's crazy petty like that ." Troy said it loud and clear - he obviously wanted Charles and Teresa to catch every word . Melanie's face went scarlet - Troy had just shot her down in front of everyone , and the sting of embarrassment was impossible to hide . Troy didn't soften one bit , staring her down as he said , " You're just my secretary , so don't get any funny ideas . Stick to your lane , or I won't show you or Mr. Harris any mercy . " Honestly , Troy outranked the Harris family by a mile .

Whether he felt generous or not , it all depended on his mood - if he was happy , he'd play nice ; if not , he wouldn't spare them a second glance . Melanie looked at Troy , shaken by that cold , ruthless glint in his eyes . Her hands trembled , and suddenly she didn't dare say a single thing back . 20:15 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 292 : But then Troy just flashed a lazy grin and teased , " Getting cold feet now ? " 39 55 vouchers Melanie shook her head , squaring her shoulders and meeting his eyes .

" Nope , I'm not scared of you ." She wasn't afraid - not because she was fearless , but simply because she liked him . Troy didn't even bother with Melanie anymore - he turned away and zeroed in on Teresa and Charles , who were still lingering by the restaurant entrance . His eyes were deep and shadowy , like an abyss you couldn't help but get lost in . Finally , his gaze landed on Charles's hand - the one still holding onto Teresa's . If looks could kill , Charles's hand would have been full of holes by now . Melanie followed Troy's gaze and found herself staring straight at Teresa .

In that moment , a surge of jealousy and longing swept through Melanie - feelings she couldn't even name . Teresa was attractive , sure , with regular features , but she just didn't have the same delicate refinement Melanie prided herself on . No matter how she sized it up , Melanie believed she came out on top. Yet , Troy's heart belonged to someone else - and that someone was never her . She'd spent years at Troy's side , but all it took was Teresa showing up once to overshadow her completely .

Teresa felt Troy's stare boring into her - it was like he was silently warning , ' Better break free , or I'll take matters into my own hands . ' So Teresa gave it a couple of tries , tugging at her hand . But Charles just gripped tighter - no matter how she struggled , she couldn't pry her hand free . In the end , Teresa gave up . Charles turned to her , his smile deep and unreadable . He kept his voice low , but it was still loud enough for Troy and Melanie down on the steps to catch every word . " Sweetheart , let's go home , " he said .