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Early the next morning , when Teresa came downstairs , Yolanda had already been taken to preschool by Sharon , just like always Teresa had timed it on purpose so she wouldn't have to bump into Yolanda - no need to make her own morning more difficult . Charles wasn't downstairs either , looked like he'd already headed out . With the whole place to herself , Teresa fixed herself some mixed nuts with milk and ate an egg for breakfast . After finishing , she was about to take her dishes to the sink when her phone started ringing . She glanced down and saw it was Yvonne calling .

Teresa sat back down and answered . " Yvonne ? " But instead of Yvonne's voice , Monica chirped in with her sweet and cheerful call : " Aunt Teresa , it's me , Monica ! Hearing Monica's sweet voice , Teresa's heart felt like it was melting . A big smile spread across her face as she replied . " I knew it was you right away , Monica . What's going on ? " Monica was clearly thrilled . " Aunt Teresa , my preschool's throwing a New Year's Day party ! Can you and Mom come with me ? " For a second . Teresa wanted to say yes immediately , but she stopped herself .

She thought for a moment , then apologized gently , " Monica , Aunt Teresa is working on New Year's Eve and won't be done until the afternoon . By the time I get off , your party will be over , so I can't go ." Monica's voice turned a little sad . " Alright then ... " Teresa noticed Monica was upset , so she soothed her softly , " Why don't you have your mom take a video of you at the party , and when Aunt Teresa has time , I'll watch it , okay ? " That cheered Monica right up . " Yay ! Thank you , Aunt Teresa ! You're the best , I love you the most !

" Seeing Monica cheerful again , Teresa lowered her voice and encouraged , " Make sure to do your best out there , okay ? If you dance really well , Aunt Teresa will get you a gift . How does that sound ? " Monica replied with a happy bounce , " Yes ! Yay , I will ! " Meanwhile , Yvonne said to Monica , " Monica , let mom say a few words to Aunt Teresa , okay ? " Monica handed her the phone . " Yes . " Yvonne took the phone and asked , " Teresa , will you be joining us for New Year's Eve ? " 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 323 Teresa hesitated , thinking .

I can't agree - Charles gave me that warning ... She replied , " Yvonne , I'm not sure yet . I'll let you know after my shift ." Z4 ) E55 vouchers Yvonne said softly . " If you don't come home , it always feels like someone's missing from the family ." Teresa suddenly felt her nose tingle and her eyes prick with tears , almost about to cry . She forced herself to hold it together and replied with a sigh , " Yvonne , you know us doctors ... once we're on duty , real holidays are basically off the table . " Yvonne was gentle and understanding . " I know , Teresa .

Just come by when you get the chance ." " I will , " Teresa promised right away . It was true - Teresa had to work a shift before New Year's and there was just no way she could make it home to the Sullivan family . She couldn't change a thing about it , so all she could do was accept it . It was already New Year's Eve before Teresa even realized it . By the time Teresa finished writing up her patient charts and wrapped up her work , it was almost one in the afternoon . She stood up .

stretched lazily , and as she happened to glance out the window , she spotted Charles's car parked out in the hospital's open - air lot . He was standing right beside it , a cigarette held between his fingers . The sunlight was especially warm today , and Charles stood there in the golden light , his whole figure almost shimmering under the sun's rays . Charles must have sensed Teresa watching him , because he looked up . For a split second , their eyes met across the distance . Charles seemed to be smiling at her , his lips curving into a slow , deep smile .

But Teresa looked away the next moment , acting like she hadn't even seen him . After organizing her patient charts , Teresa washed her hands before heading downstairs . The pediatric surgery department was on the second floor , and she always took the stairs to and from work- it was just easier that way . As she stepped out into the sunlight on the first floor , Charles came over to meet her . Charles approached Teresa and said , " Let's go . We've got some things to pick up together ." 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 328 YA KID 55 vouchers Teresa paused , feeling she really had no choice .

Looks like I just have to go along with it ... she thought , then replied sofily . " Okay " There was no getting out of heading back to Logan Manor today , and Teresa knew it . If she didn't go , knowing how stubborn Charles could be , he'd actually take Yolanda and show up at her family's place himself . Teresa definitely didn't want her family's home thrown into chaos , so really , what else could she do ? Charles wasted no time driving them over and parking at the biggest mall in Riverdale . Once they'd parked , they made a beeline for the supermarket .

The place was packed today , bustling with people everywhere . Teresa didn't pick anything out for herself - she just quietly hung back , staying off to the side . Whenever Charles spotted something decent , he'd hold it up for Teresa to see and ask , " How about this one ? " Teresa just smiled softly and nodded . " Looks good . " No matter what Charles picked , that was always the answer she gave . Charles could tell she was barely paying attention , and he quickly lost interest in browsing any further .

Finally , he just grabbed a few bottles of wine and some gift boxes , dropping them into the cart without a second thought . Just as he was about to wheel their cart over to the checkout , Charles spotted a group of girls a little ways ahead . They were laughing together , gossiping about life and relationships . Charles froze for a second , looking a bit dazed . Teresa realized he'd stopped , so she glanced up to see what had caught his attention . One look and Teresa recognized them right away - they were Naomi's old college roommates .

After hesitating for a moment , Charles pushed the cart over toward them . The girls noticed someone coming their way and gave Charles a cautious look . Charles walked right up and asked , " Are you all Naomi's roommates ? " The girls looked at each other , then turned back to Charles and said , " Yeah . " Charles followed up quickly , " Weren't you supposed to be meeting Naomi for dinner ? How come ... ? " He started to say something , but held back - inside , he was growing more and more uneasy . 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 323 55 vouchers One of the girls jumped in .

" We were all set to go out for dinner , but this afternoon Naomi suddenly messaged us that she couldn't make it . We asked her what was up , and she told us something had happened with her family . " Charles frowned , his concern showing . " What exactly happened at her place ? Was it something serious ? " The girl answered , " I think someone at home got really sick , so she had to rush back . She sounded super anxious - like it was an emergency . " Charles nodded , thoughtful .

" Thanks for letting me know ." Before the girls could even ask who Charles was , he made sure they didn't get the chance . He didn't waste a second , steering the cart right to the self - checkout and paying for everything . Once he was done , he stayed silent - just grabbed the bags and strode out of the supermarket , looking totally lost in thought . Teresa silently trailed after him , keeping quiet and just following his lead . Teresa could tell from the anxious look on Charles's face - he was definitely worried about Naomi .

On the drive back to Logan Manor , Charles had his jaw set , not saying a word . He just floored it , pushing the speed higher and higher . Teresa could sense how tense and uneasy he was , but no matter how fast he went , she just stayed quiet , showing no reaction . Still , almost on instinct , she reached up and grabbed the handle above her head . Charles kept his cold expression , but caught sight of Teresa's white - knuckled grip out of the corner of his eye . He knew she was anxious , but slowing down wasn't even on his mind .

Right then , his thoughts were completely consumed by worry for another woman - Naomi . AD