When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 299 Chapter 299 : Naomi limped into the bedroom , her injured leg dragging behind her . Yolanda burst out of the bathroom and ran straight toward her . 39 55 vouchers As she got closer , Yolanda slowed down , worried she might accidentally bump into Naomi . She stopped a few steps away , tilting her head to look up at Naomi , her face full of hurt - she looked so wronged . Naomi didn't dare bend her waist . She kept her head down , gazing at Yolanda , her eyes glistening with unshed tears .

Yolanda suddenly started crying , her voice trembling and blaming as she choked out , " Why didn't you come looking for me ? " Naomi's cheeks were wet with tears as well . She struggled to speak through her sobs , " I'm sorry , it's all Miss Naomi's fault . " Yolanda cried even harder . " Do you know how terrified I was all afternoon ? I kept hoping you'd show up and tell me everything's okay , that you're here now ... but you never came ... " Naomi moved closer and bent down , gently wiping away Yolanda's tears . Her words were laced with guilt .

" Yolanda , Miss Naomi really tried to find you , but I couldn't ... My leg was injured , I could barely walk ... " Yolanda interrupted , her voice cracking with emotion . " But why did it take you so long to find me ? If you'd gotten here sooner , the rat wouldn't have bitten my leg . " Naomi's heart ached . She wrapped Yolanda up in a warm hug , holding her close against her stomach . Choking up , Naomi struggled to speak between sobs , " I'm sorry , I know I messed up . I promise I'll never let you get lost again . " Yolanda hugged Naomi tightly in return . " Your leg is hurt .

If it wasn't , I know you would've found me right away , Miss Naomi , I forgive you now - I don't blame you anymore . " Naomi finally breathed a sigh of relief . " That's all I need , Yolanda . As long as you're not mad at me , I swear I'll never let anything like this happen again . " Yolanda nodded with a little sniffle . " Mm - hmm . " After holding her for a while longer , Naomi gently cased Yolanda out of her arms and said , " Yolanda , let me take a look at you , alright ? " Yolanda gave a soft reply , then slipped out from Naomi's embrace .

Naomi bent down and tenderly touched Yolanda's checks and checked her all over . When she saw Yolanda wasn't seriously hurt , Naomi finally felt at ease . Thank goodness , Yolanda was okay . 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 299 ( 19 ) 55 vouchers If something had happened to Yolanda , Charles would never let me off ... Naomi couldn't help but worry . Seeing Naomi still cared so much , Yolanda pushed all those afternoon worries to the back of her mind . Yolanda thought , ' Miss Naomi still loves me , for sure .

She just couldn't find me sooner because of her hurt leg Just thinking about that made Yolanda feel better . Yolanda crouched down to examine Naomi's leg . Seeing it all wrapped up in plaster , she felt a pang of worry and asked softly , " Miss Naomi , does it still hurt ? " " How could it not hurt ? ' Naomi sighed inwardly . As soon as Naomi heard Yolanda had been found , she wanted to hurry back right away , but Ava held her back and told her to wait a little longer before coming home . Naomi's lips curved into a forced smile as she shook her head .

" Now that you're safe , sweetie , it doesn't hurt anymore ." Yolanda threw her arms around Naomi . " Miss Naomi , you're fibbing - it still hurts , doesn't it ? " Naomi stroked Yolanda's hair in silence . Yolanda asked , " Miss Naomi , are you going to the hospital again tonight ? " " No , I'm staying with you , " Naomi answered softly . " Will you sleep with me ? I've already had a bath - Mommy helped me . I smell really nice ! " Yolanda said , her eyes hopeful . " Yes , I'll sleep with you , " Naomi replied gently .

" Miss Naomi , this afternoon the moment I walked out the door , I fell right into an open manhole . I kept shouting for help , but nobody answered me , " Yolanda said , her voice trembling . I'm really sorry , sweetie . This time , I was careless - I should've looked out for you , " Naomi said softly , her words weighed down by guilt . " It's all right , Miss Naomi . I don't blame you at all - don't be too hard on yourself , it's not your fault , " Yolanda replied gently .

Ever since Yolanda dashed out of the bathroom the moment she heard Naomi's voice , Teresa was left standing there alone , gazing at her own reflection in the mirror - her face washed out and gaunt . Right now , her eyes brimmed with never - ending sadness and pain . Teresa had thought that after everything they'd been through , Yolanda would finally see the truth - that Naomi's love for her was never real . Turns out , that was nothing but her own wishful thinking . 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 299 In Yolanda's heart , Naomi was flawless . She meant everything to her .

55 vouchers As soon as Naomi walked in , Teresa felt like just another passerby - someone totally irrelevant in Yolanda's world . But before Naomi showed up , Yolanda had been so sweet and obedient . The ache in Teresa's heart grew heavier . She turned on the faucet , washed her hands in silence , then stepped out of the bathroom . Right now , Naomi and Yolanda were sitting together on the couch , talking about everything that happened that afternoon . Yolanda had pushed her mom , Teresa , completely out of her mind . When Yolanda saw Teresa walk out of the bathroom , she froze for a moment .

Naomi eyed her , clearly guarded . But Teresa didn't even look their way - she just walked straight out of the bedroom . As soon as she left the bedroom , the happy , lively voices and laughter of the two behind her spilled out into the hallway . Teresa stood at the doorway , her back pressed against the wall , almost losing it - she could barely hold her emotions in check . Just then , Charles emerged from the neighboring room . He paused at the doorway , casting a worried glance at Teresa . " Are you alright ? " Teresa looked up at him , but didn't say a word .

Seeing how tired she was , with some of Yolanda's dirt still on her clothes , Charles instinctively said , " You should go get cleaned up ." Teresa nodded . " Mm - hmm ." Charles quickly added , " You can use my bathroom . " He stepped aside as he spoke , making room for her . Teresa gave him a little smile , shaking her head . " No , it's fine . I'll just use the guest bathroom , thanks . " Back in the guest room , Teresa lingered under the hot water , hoping to wash away some of her exhaustion .

Standing beneath the showerhead , she wasn't even sure if she was actually crying - she just felt lost and totally miserable . Once she'd showered and dried her hair , Teresa realized she was a bit parched . 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 299 She hesitated , then finally trudged downstairs to get herself a drink . IX 65 vouchers As Teresa headed downstairs , she passed by Charles's bedroom door and heard low , muffled moans coming from inside . She didn't need to listen hard - she could tell right away it was Charles and Naomi hooking up in there .

Teresa managed a bitter little laugh and just kept going , refusing to think too much about it . Standing alone in the cavernous living room , she drank two glasses of water before making her way back upstairs . Passing by Charles's room again , she practically had to cover her ears to block out those noises . Those noises were just too filthy , too gross - Teresa desperately didn't want to hear any of it . Just ten minutes earlier , after making sure Yolanda was fast asleep , Naomi quietly slipped out of the room . She tiptoed over and gently pushed open Charles's bedroom door .

Charles had just drifted off , still in a light sleep . When he heard the door open , he didn't say a word . It's probably just Teresa coming in , Charles thought , not thinking much of it . At that thought , a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips . As Naomi drew closer , the smile on Charles's lips grew even wider . But the moment she wrapped her arms around him , Charles caught a scent that was unmistakably not Teresa's - he froze , surprised by the unfamiliar fragrance . He jolted awake , instantly suspicious . " Who is it ?

" Naomi hugged him even tighter , pressing her face against his neck . She whispered softly , " Charles , it's me . " As soon as Charles realized it was Naomi , he flung her off him abruptly . Naomi landed on the floor with a stifled cry , her voice trembling . " Charles , that really hurt ... " Charles sat up and leaned back against the headboard , looking down at Naomi on the floor , his tone cool and heavy . " Why aren't you with Yolanda ? What brings you here ? " 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 300