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แร น ) 55 vouchers When Charles's voice came through the phone , Teresa subconsciously tightened her grip on her phone . Her heart clenched . But she quickly acted as if she hadn't heard a thing , telling Charles , " I'm hanging up . " Charles replied . " Okay , come back early . " In the quiet air , Charles's voice came through , strikingly clear . At the wheel . Ethan narrowed his eyes as he heard Charles speak . He glanced at Teresa in the rearview mirror . It was obvious Teresa had deliberately brought up Charles , trying to use his status to pressure Ethan .

What surprised him was that Charles actually sounded like he cared about Teresa . Wasn't he really about to tie the knot with Naomi ? ' Ethan mused . The thought made his brow furrow even tighter . Is Charles backing out again ? Thinking twice about marrying Naomi ? ' Ethan couldn't help but wonder . He couldn't shake the growing unease , so he instinctively pressed harder on the accelerator , making the car pick up speed . Teresa sat in the back seat , eyes drifting over the passing scenery outside . Charles's words echoed in her mind , her emotions a complicated mess .

' Why does he always throw me off balance ? ' Teresa thought to herself . Before long , the car pulled up at the gates of Joyacre Villa . Teresa turned and , to her surprise , spotted Charles already waiting at the entrance , holding his coat . It really looked like he'd brought it just for her . Thinking about it , Teresa couldn't help but find herself wanting to laugh at how absurd it all was . Before she could reach for the handle , Charles was quick to open the door for her . He helped Teresa out and softly draped his coat over her shoulders .

By now , Riverdale was chilly enough that you needed a thick coat just to get through the night . Teresa didn't turn down the coat from Charles . She wrapped it around herself and made her way toward Joyacre Villa . But just then , Ethan got out of the driver's seat . 16:43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 321 ยู ร 65 vouchers He walked up to Charles , offered him a cigarette , and said with a little smirk . Looks like Teresa means a lot to you . " Clearly , he was fishing for a reaction . Charles didn't answer the hint , just nodded and said , " Ethan , thanks for bringing Teresa back .

" With that , he reached out and took the cigarette from Ethan . Ethan quickly replied , " No worries , it's what I should do . " Charles smiled at him , then reached for Teresa's bag . Before Teresa could react , Charles had already taken it from her . Charles looked down at her with a gentle smile . " Come on , Sharon made you some noodles . " Teresa let him take the bag without a word , just nodded and said , " Okay . " So the two of them walked side by side toward Joyacre Villa . Standing by the car door , Ethan watched them head inside together , his doubts only growing stronger .

Before they went in . Charles turned to Ethan , who was still standing by the roadside . " Ethan , I'm taking Teresa in . Let me buy you dinner next time to thank you for today ." Ethan was full of questions , but he just smiled and nodded . " Sure , let's catch up next time . " As soon as he finished speaking , Charles slipped his arm around Teresa's waist , and the two of them walked through the gates together . Ethan was left speechless , staring in disbelief at the scene that just unfolded . Once they were past the gates , Teresa brushed off Charles's hand without a second thought .

Charles didn't mind - he just pressed his lips together , the faint hint of a smile showing on his face . As they walked into Joyacre Villa , Sharon was just bringing a steaming bowl of noodles to the dining table . Charles gazed at the hot noodles , his eyes shining with a gentle , almost spoiling fondness . " Bet you're hungry . Go eat while it's still hot . " Teresa didn't say a word , just headed straight for the table . After mixing up her noodles , Teresa looked up at Sharon and asked , " Where's Yolanda ? " Sharon wiped her hands on her apron and beamed , " Mrs.

Logan , Miss Yolanda's gone upstairs . " Teresa just nodded and didn't say anything else . Once Teresa had polished off her noodles , Charles walked over and said , " I reached out to Naomi today . She 18:43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 321 said she doesn't have time to go to Yolanda's kindergarten event " Charles's words left Teresa momentarily stunned . ( 42 ) EX 55 vouchers She remembered how she used to look forward to stuff like this - but now , she just couldn't muster any enthusiasm at all . If she were to go with Yolanda , that little girl would totally hate her for it .

So Teresa didn't give him an answer , just replied in an indifferent tone , " Oh . " Seeing how uninterested she was , Charles couldn't help but press , a hint of urgency in his voice . " And you ? Are you planning to go ? " Teresa picked up a napkin and dabbed her lips slowly before looking back at Charles . " No. I'll be heading home to my family on New Year's Day . I need to get everything ready for our dinner that night ." This year , Teresa truly wanted to ring in New Year's together with the Sullivans , just as a family .

She was already picturing herself cooking a table full of delicious food and everyone gathering for a cozy meal at home . Charles's brow knotted at her reply . When he looked at Teresa again , there was a hard edge in his gaze . His voice dropped lower , chilly . " So you're not planning to go to Logan Manor , and you're skipping Yolanda's school event too ? " At his words , Teresa shivered - just barely , almost too subtle to notice . Still , she met his eyes , steady and unflinching . " That's how it is , for now ." Charles's anger boiled over at her response .

He growled , " Think carefully . If you don't show up at Logan Manor , I'll march Yolanda right into the Sullivans ' house ." Teresa's heart jumped . She yelled back , " Charles , that's just low ! " If Charles really brought Yolanda to the Sullivans , there's no way the family could enjoy their dinner in peace . Teresa had lived through that mess before , and she definitely didn't want either Charles or Yolanda turning up at the Sullivans ' . Seeing Teresa get mad , Charles cocked an eyebrow and smirked . " That's right , I'm shameless . That's just how I play .

So , what's it gonna be - Yolanda's kindergarten event or dinner at Logan Manor ? Pick one . " Charles narrowed his dark eyes , fixing Teresa with a forceful stare , his dominance practically suffocating . Teresa felt a tightness in her chest and instinctively pressed her hand over her heart . She lifted her chin to look at Charles , only to find his expression carved with unyielding determination- negotiation was out of the question . So Teresa turned away , refusing to meet his eyes , determined not to plead for anything .

18:43 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 891 Charles didn't say another word He just turned and walked upstairs in silence 8200 65 vouchers Just moments ago , he'd been so thoughtful at the gates of Joyarre Villa - and now , he'd switched faces like he was a whole other person How does he change so fast ? Teresa thought , her heart sinking a little Teresa had learned not to hope for anything from him anymore . He was the type - ruthless , unpredictable , and never truly cared . AD