When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 300 Chapter 300 Naomi sat on the floor , pressing her palm against her injured leg , letting out a muted groan . 39 55 vouchers She tilted her face up at Charles , her eyes brimming with grievance and a hint of playful guilt . In a soft , almost pleading voice , she said , " I know you're mad at me ... I just wanted to come see you , okay ? " Charles sat quietly on the bed , lighting up a cigarette . He stopped looking at Naomi , turning his head away to stare blankly at the empty air , his gaze slowly growing focused and intense .

After a deep drag , he let all the smoke out with one heavy breath . Then , with a raspy voice , he finally said to Naomi , " Since Yolanda's okay , I guess it's just not worth being pissed at you . " Naomi's brows furrowed in worry , her voice shaky as she asked , " Charles , are you really not mad at me anymore ? " Charles took another slow drag , letting the silence stretch before he finally shot her a teasing look . " What , do you actually want me pissed off at you ? " Naomi relaxed at last , a bright grin spreading across her face . " No way ! I don't want you mad at me at all .

" Charles tapped his ash into the ashtray on the nightstand and squinted at Naomi , his tone flat . " If I were really mad , do you think you'd still be sitting here all fine ? " Naomi blurted out , all excited , " Charles , I knew you still cared about me ! " Charles didn't deny it . After a short pause , he replied coolly , " Maybe ." Naomi saw how lost Charles looked and couldn't help but think , ' Teresa must've really broken his heart .

Leaning on the floor for support , Naomi managed to stand up and said softly , " Charles , let me stay with you tonight , okay ?" Charles shot her a quick glance , then let out a mocking laugh . " Stay here ? What for ? " It was crystal clear what Naomi meant , but Charles just pretended not to notice . Naomi hesitated , cheeks going bright red as she stammered , " Charles , you know exactly what I mean . Charles let out a chuckle . ' I don't know what you're talking about . " Naomi gathered her courage and walked over , sitting down at the edge of the bed .

She leaned in close to Charles and whispered , " If you're a little more gentle tonight ... you can have me . " Charles looked up at her , that teasing grin still on his face . After a moment , he replied , " Do you honestly think I've got a gentle side ?" Naomi's heart skipped a beat . She bit her lip , eyes lowered in shy embarrassment as she murmured , " If you don't want to be gentle ... that's okay too . " 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 300 39 55 vouchers Charles finished his last drag , blowing smoke straight into Naomi's face . With zero interest , he said , " Go and keep Yolanda company .

" Naomi's heart skipped a beat . She couldn't help the sting in her voice as she said , " Charles , I've been here for you all this time , but you've never even tried to get close to me . I ... " Charles arched an eyebrow , his tone suddenly cutting . " You think I don't want you ? " He let the question linger , full of challenge - making it clear he wasn't backing down . Naomi lowered her head , feeling a twinge of regret . There was a time when Charles had shown he wanted something more with her .

But back then , Ava had warned her , " Guys don't treasure what comes easy ." So Naomi kept her guard up and never let herself go all the way . Ava always said , " A man only learns to cherish you if he's invested his time and cash first ." Naomi looked up at Charles , clutching his hand with urgency . " Charles , I was wrong . " Charles stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray , then gently brushed Naomi's hand aside . With a rare softness in his voice , he said , " Go back and keep Yolanda company . You're still injured - tonight just isn't the right time .

" Naomi's heart finally eased a bit at those words . ' So he does care about me , at least . ' she thought to herself . Not wanting Charles to think she was being clingy , Naomi gave a helpless sigh and said , " Alright then ." Charles gave her a nod , his gaze softening a little . " Goodnight . " Naomi murmured a quiet goodnight in return , then , still limping , made her way out of the room . Charles watched Naomi leave , but somehow , all he could think about was Teresa . He couldn't really tell what was going on inside him .

With the divorce cooling - off period getting closer , he kept wondering if calling it quits was truly the right move - or if he'd regret it for the rest of his life . Just picturing Teresa , the woman who'd loved him so much , ending up as someone else's wife , tore him up inside . Charles leaned back against the headboard , lighting up another cigarette . His head was all over the place , caught between Teresa and Naomi . ' I just don't know who I love anymore , ' he thought to himself . That night , he barely slept at all . 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 300 He was up early the next morning .

: It was Wednesday , and Yolanda was supposed to go to kindergarten . But she hadn't been able to attend for several days - poor kid had been down with a fever . 39 55 vouchers After finishing his morning paper downstairs , Charles headed upstairs and knocked on Teresa's door . He gave the door three short knocks , then stopped . From inside . Teresa called out , her tone cautious , " Who is it ? " Charles replied . " It's me ." Teresa heard Charles's voice and frowned . " What's up ? " Charles said , " Yolanda's heading to kindergarten today . Why don't we take her together ?

" Teresa thought for a second , then agreed quietly . " Okay ." Charles called from outside the door , " Take your time getting ready . Sharon already made breakfast ." Teresa answered , " Alright . " Charles was barely downstairs before Teresa came down to join him . Today , Teresa sported a light gray overcoat with jeans , a snug white turtleneck sweater underneath , and a sweater chain for a bit of style . On her feet were shoes in just the same shade as her coat - she looked effortlessly put together . She'd clearly taken time to get ready .

Her long hair was freshly washed and carried a sweet , lingering shampoo scent , leaving a soft fragrance in the air wherever she passed . She dabbed on some foundation , filled in her brows , brushed on a little blush , and added a bit of lipstick to brighten up her look . Her makeup was light , almost barely noticeable , but it made her features pop - she looked prettier than ever . As she came down the stairs , Charles's eyes immediately landed on her . Charles almost never saw her wear makeup , so seeing her now , his heart actually skipped a beat right then .

As Teresa got closer , Charles stood up too . " Teresa . " He called her name almost without thinking . Teresa paused , glanced up at him , then quietly replied , " Mm . " Charles couldn't take his eyes off her . He just stared and said , " You look amazing . " Teresa didn't meet his gaze , just said , " Let's eat . Yolanda's gonna be late for kindergarten ." 20:18 Fri , Oct 17 Chapter 300 Charles nodded . " Alright ." Yolanda was upstairs with Naomi , who was helping her get dressed .

65 vouchers Teresa and Charles were halfway through breakfast when Naomi came rushing to the top of the stairs , sounding super anxious as she called out , " Charles , Yolanda feels hot again - she might have another fever ! Teresa and Charles jumped up at the same time the moment they heard that , They hurried upstairs , and Teresa asked Sharon to get a thermometer . She slipped it under Yolanda's armpit to check her temperature . Naomi sat on the edge of the bed , her injured leg , dangling off the side , holding , Yolanda close in her arms .

Seeing Naomi sitting there like that , Teresa felt a sudden pang , in her chest - she couldn't help but think back to the way she'd once been . Back then , even when she was down with a raging , fever and completely wiped out , she'd still force herself to get up , cook for Yolanda , and change her diapers . ' Guess that's just what being a mom does to you , Teresa thought to herself . Charles sat down next to Naomi and reached out to feel Yolanda's forehead , checking if she had a temperature . He and Naomi sat together on the edge of the bed , Yolanda resting quietly in Naomi's arms .

For a moment , they looked just like a true family . Teresa stood there at the bedside , oddly out of place - like an outsider watching someone else's family . I guess I'm just used to this now , she thought , a quiet acceptance settling in . Once Teresa checked , the thermometer showed Yolanda's temperature was perfectly normal . When Teresa said Yolanda wasn't running a fever , Yolanda started crying and tugged at Charles's sleeve , " Daddy , my tummy hurts ." Teresa instantly realized what was going on .

Yolanda wasn't actually sick - she was just making it up because she didn't want to go to kindergarten . As her mom , Teresa could see right through her little act . 20:18 Fri , Oct 17