When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 319 After a few rings , Naomi picked up . : Through the phone , Charles could hear a loud , chaotic noise on the other end . It was harsh , but he could tell the place was buzzing with activity . 42 E55 vouchers Amidst all the noise , Naomi's voice stood out - soft and clear . She lowered her voice and asked , " Charles , what's up ? " Charles wasn't sure what he was feeling , but his voice came out icy , almost intimidating . He asked , " What are you up to ? " Naomi sounded cheerful , actually laughing a little . " Charles , I'm playing at a recital tonight .

I just wrapped up my performance , so things are a bit loud on my end . " Charles could hear the host announcing the end of the show , but at the same time , he picked up Jason's voice . " Hey Naomi , your recital's over . Wanna grab dinner together ? " Jason called out . Jason sounded genuinely upbeat . Naomi replied , " Sure , let me just change and freshen up first . " Jason responded , " No rush , I'll wait outside for you ." Naomi let out a light laugh . " Okay ." Charles caught every word of their conversation .

Once Jason's voice faded from the line , Charles finally asked , " Naomi , are you with Jason ? " Naomi had gone out to eat with Jason before , and back then , Charles never got caught up in all these messy feelings . But for some reason , he suddenly found himself feeling restless and uneasy inside . He really wasn't sure what , exactly , was making him feel this way . Naomi answered without a second thought , clear and direct . " Yeah , he came to the recital today . " Charles's voice turned low and chilly . " Oh ." It was written all over his tone - he was definitely in a bad mood .

Naomi caught on right away , but she didn't bother comforting him . The line went quiet between them . 18:43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 319 65 youchers After a few seconds , Naomi broke the silence , sounding a bit uncertain " Charles , if there's nothing else , should I hang up ? " As soon as Naomi finished , Charles cut in . " Naomi , Yolanda's kindergarten is holding a New Year's Day event , and she wants But before he could finish , Naomi just suddenly hung up . Hearing the dial tone , Charles felt his heart sink . ' What the hell just happened ? ' he thought .

He stared at his phone , its screen blank , lost in his thoughts for a long time . ' Why did she do that ? " But with work waiting , Charles forced himself to push it aside and get back to business . By evening , Charles drove back to Joyacre Villa . As soon as he stepped into the lobby , Yolanda , who had been playing with her toys , came running over to him . She was dressed in fluffy , pale pink pajamas , her hair tied up in two little pigtails , looking all sweet and adorable . She ran straight to Charles , hugged his leg , and called out in her sweetest voice , " Daddy , you're back !

" Charles crouched down , scooped Yolanda into his arms , and gently stroked her hair . " Daddy's home . Did you have a good time at kindergarten today ? Were you happy ? " Yolanda nodded with a smile . " Mm - hmm , I was really happy ! My teacher said we're having a New Year's Day event . The parents have to come too , and we're even supposed to do a parent - child dance together . " Hearing the eager tone in Yolanda's voice , Charles lowered his gaze to meet her eyes and asked earnestly , " So , sweetheart , who do you want to have as your dance partner ?

" Yolanda tugged gently at Charles's shirt collar and murmured , " Daddy , can Miss Naomi be the one to go with me ? " Charles nuzzled his forehead against Yolanda's and asked softly , " Would you like Mommy to go with you ? " Yolanda didn't answer right away ; she just asked , " And Miss Naomi ? Won't she be there too ? " Just remembering how Naomi was with Jason when he called her at noon made Charles feel an odd , restless frustration creeping in - almost like he was being pushed aside , even if he couldn't say exactly why .

He gently stroked Yolanda's hair and said , " Miss Naomi's got things she needs to handle , so she won't be able to join you ." Yolanda pouted , her eyes filling with tears , looking woefully at Charles . Her voice came out small and plaintive , " Well ... if Miss Naomi can't come , can Aunt Teresa go with me instead ? " Yolanda's reluctance was plain as day - she looked honestly unhappy . Charles gently rubbed her cheek and asked softly , " What's wrong , sweetheart ? Are you feeling upset ?

" 18:43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 319 " No , " Yolanda shook her head , even as her lips stuck out in an exaggerated pout . 42 55 vouchers Charles reached out to fix Yolanda's dress , then asked softly , " Other kids have their moms dance with them . Don't you want your mom to go with you ? " Yolanda looked down , tears spilling over her cheeks as she complained in a small , choked voice , " Miss Naomi is my real mom - she's the only one I want to go with me ." Seeing that Yolanda wouldn't be persuaded no matter what , Charles just gave in with a resigned sigh . " Alright , I'll call her .

You talk to her yourself . " As soon as she heard that , Yolanda's face lit up with a huge smile - she got so excited she almost bounced on the spot . " Okay ! " With no other options , seeing Yolanda so eager , Charles just went ahead and dialed Naomi's number . Naomi answered in a flash , but there was a lot of racket in the background - she must be outside somewhere . Naomi kept her tone gentle , just like always , and asked , " Charles , what's up ? " But for some reason , Charles felt like something about Naomi was different now , even though she sounded the same .

Charles didn't beat around the bush . He just came right out and said , " Yolanda's kindergarten is having a parent - child event on New Year's Day , and she really wants you to go with her . " Naomi had already heard Charles mention this at noon , but she hadn't really paid it any mind . She hadn't expected him to bring it up again now . Naomi realized that Ava's trick was actually working . But even with Charles asking , Naomi still didn't agree . She said , " Charles , I'm really sorry , but I've already made plans to meet up with my old college friends that day .

It's pretty rare for them to all be back , so I ... " She trailed off , but it was clear she was turning him down . When Yolanda heard Naomi refuse , she panicked and called out , " Miss Naomi ! " Even though Naomi's heart wasn't in it , she pressed her voice low and said quietly , " Mm , I'm here ." Yolanda's nose was red as she choked with tears , " Miss Naomi , when will you come back ? " Naomi said , " I don't know ." Yolanda said , " I miss you ." " Yes , I miss you too ," Naomi replied .

Yolanda was about to ask Naomi if she could come to the kindergarten's parent - child event , but Naomi quickly interrupted her . " Yolanda , Auntie's been pretty busy lately , so I won't be able to make it to the New 18 43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 3 Year's Day event with you . Would it be alright if Daddy goes with you instead ? " Naomi's voice stayed gentle , but as Yolanda listened , tears started streaming down her face . C 23:59 muchers Yolanda wanted to say something else , but Charles swiftly took the phone from her and just hung up , not giving her the chance .

" Daddy she murmured , her voice small and broken . After seeing Charles hang up , the hurt in Yolanda's heart only got worse - her face scrunched up in pure misery . Charles didn't say anything to Yolanda . He just turned his head to look at Sharon , who was standing by the kitchen door , and asked , " Where's Mrs. Logan ? " Sharon paused for a moment , then replied , " She went out this evening . " Charles's face grew even darker , and he said in a low voice , " Got it . " He sat down on the couch and tried calling Teresa , but she didn't pick up .

After the first call went unanswered , he didn't bother calling again . AD