When She Turns Her Back Novel

EX 55 vouchers When Teresa and Wendy arrived at the police station , they told the officers why they were there , and were asked to wait . After about ten minutes , a female officer escorted both of them out of the station . Then , they rode in a police car to the detention center . George had already been arrested , but his case hadn't gone to court yet . He'd asked to see Wendy , and you could pretty much figure out what he wanted to talk about . But Wendy said yes anyway . Teresa knew Wendy well enough to realize she wanted to see George one last time .

That's exactly why she went with Wendy today . The female officer led them straight to the detention center . As soon as they stepped inside , Teresa accompanied Wendy to see George . It had only been a few days , but the man who used to be so full of life and swagger now had stubble all over his jaw , and his eyes were rimmed with red from exhaustion . The instant George saw Wendy , there was a storm of emotions flickering across his face . He pressed his palms desperately against the glass barrier , his eyes red and brimming as he stared at her .

George parted his lips , his voice coming out rough and trembling as he called out , " Wendy . " Wendy looked right at George through the glass , her eyes steady yet brimming with emotion . The instant their gazes met , a bittersweet pain rose silently inside her . There was a time when she'd imagined it countless times - marrying this man , having a couple kids together , and living out the rest of their days in quiet happiness . Yet she'd never thought that the man she once loved with all her heart would be sitting in a detention center now .

Forcing down the aching sorrow in her heart , Wendy finally looked at George and said , " I just came to see you one last time , George . After today ... we're never going to see each other again ." George froze , his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Wendy . " Wendy , are you really going to walk away from me like this ? " Wendy's nose tinged pink , fighting back tears as she spoke to George . ' Crime is crime , George , ' she thought , steeling herself . George looked at her , stunned . " I just did what we always used to do together .

Why is it suddenly a crime 42 18:42 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 317 now ? And before this ? Wasn't it breaking the law then too ? " E55 vouchers Wendy gave a bitter smile at his words , her voice soft but resolute . " The past is the past - no point dredging it up . Honestly , the only reason I came tonight was because of what we used to have . But once I walk out that door , that's it for us . We're done . Forever . " Seeing how ruthless Wendy was being , George finally felt a chill run down his spine - a touch of real fear for the first time .

Back when he was first brought in , George thought Wendy was just trying to scare him , that none of this was real . But hearing how dead serious she sounded now , he realized she meant every word . Suddenly , panic took over . George spoke up , his voice trembling , " Wendy , please ... tell me this is just a joke , okay ? " Wendy met George's eyes , her own calm but unwavering . She was dead serious as she spoke , " George , I'm not messing with you ." Hearing that , George just slid down against the glass , ending up on his knees .

His voice was shaky and desperate as he begged , " Wendy , please ... you can't just leave me like this . If you really go , then what's gonna happen to me ? Have you thought about it - who's gonna marry you ? Who's gonna look after you for the rest of your life? " Hearing those words , Wendy couldn't stop the tears - they streamed down her cheeks in silence . She kept her gaze steady on him , calm and unwavering . " George , you never planned to marry me - not from the start . So why are you bringing this up now ? " George's face twisted with desperation .

" No , Wendy , I did want to marry you . I already told my family about you . I was going to bring you home for New Year's. I told them you were an amazing girl , that they'd love you . I- " Wendy couldn't listen anymore . She cut him off , her voice firm . " That's enough . " George went completely still , staring at Wendy . The look in her eyes was pure determination - there was no going back for her . Right then , George finally understood what she truly meant . She hadn't come out of nostalgia - she'd made up her mind to see him locked away , for good .

George's face twisted ugly with rage as he shouted , " Wendy , you really need to think about this . Drop the charges now and we can walk away clean . But if you keep this up , when I get out in a few years , I'll make your life a living hell . You'll never have a single moment of peace ." Wendy didn't even flinch at his threat . She gave a bitter laugh , her eyes rimmed with red as she met his gaze . " George , I really did love you once . But the more I saw , the more I realized you never loved me back - not ever . The only person you truly cared about was yourself .

That night , I begged you and pleaded with you , but you couldn't have cared less . I came here today for one reason : to tell you that I don't regret anything I've done . " 18:42 Sat Oct 18 Chapter 317 心 55 vouchers George erupted , face twisted with fury as he yelled , " Wendy , quit acting all pure and innocent . We both know we've slept together - you really think you can pin this on me now ? Stop pretending you're some kind of spotless princes Wendy didn't even acknowledge George's rant . She shot him a cold look and said , " This is the last time I'll ever see you .

After today , we're done . Our paths split for good - we're not even from the same world anymore . " The words had barely left her lips when her eyes brimmed with tears she could no longer hold back . Before leaving , she turned and gave George one final look . "Take care . Then , without another glance , she took Teresa's hand and walked out . Wendy hurried out of the detention center , barely looking back as she strode quickly alongside Teresa .

It wasn't until they stepped out into the open air that Wendy finally slowed down and came to a stop , the emotional weight crashing down on her all at once . As she stood there , the tears she'd been holding back broke free again , flowing even harder than before- there was no stopping them now . Teresa saw Wendy crying and , without a second thought , stepped up to wrap her arms gently around her , pulling her into a comforting hug . Wendy buried her face against Teresa's shoulder , her words coming out in a shaky whisper . " Teresa , when I first met him ...

he was nothing like this " Teresa soothingly rubbed Wendy's back . You said it yourself - that was just the beginning . " Teresa held Wendy close for as long as she needed , letting her cry it out . But this time , it was different . Wendy wasn't the same as she'd been before . She used to say she was finished , but deep down she could never let go . Now , though , she was finally done with George - for real . Once Wendy had composed herself , she straightened up out of Teresa's embrace . " Let's go back , " she said , her voice steady . Teresa nodded . " Alright , let me take you back .

They flagged down a cab and got in together . Wendy sat quietly in the car , still sniffling , but no more tears fell . A moment later , her phone rang - it was Peyton . The car was silent , making it easy for Teresa to overhear Peyton on the line . " Miss Stone , since we've got solid evidence , the verdict's out for George . He's looking at three years and eight months behind bars . " 18:42 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 317 200 65 vouchers Wendy sat in silence for a long moment , her mood heavy , before she finally spoke . " Yeah , I get it . Thank you . Mr. Peterson .

" Peyton's voice remained cool and distant . " You should be thanking Leo , not me . He's my friend - I'm only helping you for his sake . " Wendy hesitated , then answered quietly , " Alright . I'll keep that in mind . " Just as Wendy hung up , the cab rolled to a stop . As they climbed out , both of them immediately noticed a long shadow stretching across the pavement under the glow of the streetlights . When they looked up , they saw Leo standing just a short distance away . 田