When She Turns Her Back Novel

68 vouchers Meanwhile , Liam , having failed to pick up Teresa , slunk off to the restaurant Charles had booked . When he pushed open the door to the private room , he found it carefully decorated - balloons everywhere , gifts laid out with care , a generous lunch spread on the table , and even a cake waiting . Charles was the only one in the room . When he heard footsteps at the door , he instinctively turned to look . But when he saw it was Liam , his smile vanished in an instant . Then , Charles asked in a low , tense voice , " Where is she ?

" Liam kept his head down , voice trembling even more as he replied , " Mr. Reed took her away ." At those words , Charles instinctively slammed the spoon he was holding down onto the table . After the loud , jarring thud , he shouted at Liam , " Are you seriously this useless ? You couldn't even get her back . What good are you ? " Liam looked terrified , but still tried to explain , " Mr. Logan , she insisted on leaving with Mr. Reed . There was nothing I could do . " Charles didn't want to hear another word - he snapped , " Get out ! Now !

" Liam scrambled out of the private room without looking back . The private room was already decorated with confetti cannons and carefully selected gifts , all set for Teresa . Charles had been waiting to surprise her with something special as soon as she arrived . But he never imagined she'd walk out with Hector instead . Frustration gnawed at Charles , and finally , he couldn't stop himself - he reached for his phone and dialed Teresa's number . But when he called , she didn't answer . He kept ringing her , one call after another , but she never picked up .

Charles was on the verge of losing it , ready to explode at any second , Just then , his phone started ringing . He snatched it up and glanced at the screen , only to see it wasn't Teresa calling - it was Naomi . But the flicker of hope in Charles's chest was quickly snuffed out by disappointment . Seeing Naomi Yates's name , Charles didn't even bother to answer - he just hung up . But as soon as he hung up , Naomi called again - she just wouldn't quit .

18:41 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 312 55 vouchers Charles kept refusing her calls , but Naomi was relentless , blowing up his phone without taking the hint . At his wit's end , Charles finally just blocked Naomi's number . Only after that did Charles finally enjoy a little peace and quiet . Meanwhile , back at Joyacre Villa , Naomi had called Charles over a dozen times , but he never picked up . In the end , he even blocked her number . Frustrated and anxious , Naomi hurled her phone onto the couch . The phone bounced off the couch and smacked Yolanda right on the head .

Yolanda let out a pained whimper , clutching her head as she looked at Naomi with big , teary eyes . " Miss Naomi , you just- " But before she could finish , Naomi snapped at her , " What are you yelling for ? Can't you just be quiet for once ? " Yolanda froze , biting her lip , tears brimming in her eyes as she stared at Naomi , hurt and bewildered . Naomi was already frazzled from Charles ignoring her calls , and Yolanda's sniffling finally pushed her over the edge - it lit a fuse in her heart . Naomi snapped , " Seriously , all you do is cry - day in , day out .

Are you trying to drive everyone insane with your whining ? " Yolanda stared at Naomi , her mind blank with shock . She couldn't believe Naomi was actually saying something so mean to her . Sharon heard Naomi yelling at Yolanda from the kitchen . She didn't even bother to wipe her hands - she hurried out right away . When Sharon got to Yolanda , she scooped her up and murmured softly , " Come on , Yolanda . Let Sharon take you upstairs and freshen up a bit , alright?

" The moment Sharon picked her up , Yolanda's tears came pouring down like a dam had burst , streaming down her cheeks nonstop . Naomi was the lady of the house , after all , so no matter how much Sharon resented her , she didn't dare say a word . Still , she shot Naomi a couple of fierce glares . After they went upstairs , Yolanda's sobs grew even louder - she just couldn't stop crying . Sharon hugged Yolanda tight , slowly pacing around the room and whispering comfort , " There , there , sweetheart . Sharon's got you . I'll stay right here with you , okay ?

" Yolanda clung to Sharon's shoulder , crying so hard her words kept breaking up . In between hiccupping breaths , she whimpered , " Sharon , why did Aunt Naomi have to be so mean to me ? " 18:41 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 312 55 vouchers Sharon's heart broke for her . Softly , she explained , " Oh , silly girl . Aunt Naomi isn't your real mom . So she doesn't really know how to be gentle with you like your own mama would , you understand ? " Yolanda was furious , bursting out at Sharon , " Sharon , you're lying to me ! I don't want you to hold me anymore . Let me down right now !

" Sharon refused to put her down , but Yolanda just kept crying and kicking , struggling against her . In the end . Yolanda managed to break free from Sharon's arms . Without giving Sharon a chance to catch her breath , Yolanda bolted out of the bedroom and raced down the stairs . But when she thundered down to the first floor , Naomi was nowhere to be seen . Yolanda just stood there , lost and helpless , her voice cracking as she called out , " Miss Naomi , don't you want me anymore ? " But the only reply she got was Sharon's anxious voice from upstairs : " Miss Yolanda , slow down !

You'll hurt yourself running like that ! " Yolanda didn't hear any of it - all she could do was keep mumbling , " Miss Naomi ... " over and over again . ***** At the restaurant , as they were finishing up their meal , Hector and Troy both got to their feet at the same time , saying they were heading to the restroom . Once they were out of earshot , Sylvia scooted closer to Teresa and muttered , " I don't know why , but Troy looks super familiar . You think maybe we've met him somewhere before ? " Teresa scrunched up her brows , nodding , then changed her mind and shook her head .

" Honestly , I really can't say for sure . " Sylvia was totally convinced . " I know I've seen him before - not a clue where , though . It's driving me nuts . " Teresa shrugged , " Maybe he's just one of those guys who looks kinda generic , you know ? " Sylvia gave her a look . " Seriously ? If faces like that are considered average , this world would be overflowing with hotties ." Teresa didn't reply . Meanwhile , the cashier at the entrance called out , " Excuse me , sirs , you've both paid for the same bill ! " At that , Teresa and Sylvia glanced over toward the entrance .

Like they'd rehearsed it , Troy and Hector both blurted out , " Give it back to him . " 18:41 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 312 65 vouchers Once they'd spoken . Hector piped up . " I said it's my treat . No need for you to cover the bill , Mr. Hamilton " Troy just smirked . " I don't like being in anyone's debt , you know ? Let's just call this thanks for helping my mom out last time " Hector rolled his eyes . " Helping people is what doctors do - no big deal . Don't get hung up over it . Lunch is on me Troy's temper flared .

He stepped up , eyes narrowing as he sneered , " Man , you really are impossible , aren't you ? " Hector stood straighter , refusing to back down . He shot right back , " Look who's talking . If anyone's impossible here , it's you They were like two bulls locking horns , neither willing to give an inch . Seeing the two were about to go at it , Teresa jumped up and rushed over , instinctively stepping in front of Hector to shield him . But even with her standing right between them , neither guy was willing to back down . Troy glared at Hector , his voice dripping with sarcasm .

" Trying to make yourself look good , huh ? " Hector shot back , not holding anything back , " I'm taking the girl I love out to cat . Of course I'm paying . You don't need to put on a show here . " When Troy heard Hector talk about " the girl I love ," his anger burned even hotter . " Love her ? Over my dead body . I won't let you even think about her , " Troy snapped . Hector fired back , " Stay out of it . Worry about yourself ." Troy sneered , " If you're really a man , let's settle this somewhere else . So what kind of guy hides behind a woman , huh ?

" Hector's eyes flashed with rare aggression . He said sharply , " Fine . I've been wanting to have a private word with you for a long time . " The way they were arguing , you'd think they were two little kids squabbling over who gets the last piece of candy . Honestly , it looked like they'd start a full - blown fight just to claim it . 18:41 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 313 Chapter 313 42