When She Turns Her Back Novel

258 vouchers As the car rolled up to the front gate of Logan Manor , the butler and house staff rushed outside to welcome them . " Mr. Logan , Mrs. Logan , thank goodness you're back ! " the butler called out , obvious relief on his face . Charles's expression was chilling , his face hard as stone - he didn't say a single word . When Teresa stepped out of the car , the butler greeted her , and she simply pressed her lips together in a faint smile , replying softly , " Mm - hmm . " Just then , Charles's voice cut through the air . " There's stuff in the trunk .

Bring it inside ." He barked the order at the butler and staff , his tone - rarely so cold and unfriendly - left no room for argument . The butler and staff exchanged a look , then reluctantly went to the car to start unloading . Teresa tried to help , but the staff politely refused her . Charles walked so fast ahead , it looked like he was practically running . Teresa trudged behind him , dragging her feet and struggling every step just to get through the front door of Logan Manor . As they stepped into the main hall , they saw the Logan family sitting around together .

It was New Year's Eve , so it was a reunion for everyone in the Logan family . Roselyn and Serena were there , along with Richard and Zack . But Andrew and Yolanda were nowhere to be seen . When Teresa walked in , Richard and Zack were playing Go , while Roselyn was bustling around in the kitchen . Serena was busy searching for something on her tablet . As soon as they heard footsteps at the entrance , everyone in the room turned to look at Teresa . Richard smiled at her . " Teresa , you're back ." Teresa nodded . " Mm - hmm ." Zack just shot Teresa a quick glance and didn't say a word .

Serena put down her tablet , looked up at Teresa and called out , " Hey Teresa , you're finally back ! Come sit with me . " As she spoke , she scooted over to make room . 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 324 Teresa gave Serena a small smile but didn't say anything . The staff set everything Charles had picked up on the coffee table and then left . Charles didn't even stop to say hello - he just headed straight upstairs the moment he walked in . And now , Teresa was left standing there all by herself . She stood there for a few seconds before finally making her way over to Serena .

65 vouchers But before Teresa could even take a seat , Roselyn burst out of the kitchen - apron on , her hands slick with oil , hair all over the place . The moment she spotted Teresa , her eyes practically sparkled . " Just in time - you're up ! The stir - fry's on you , get in there ! " Roselyn talked as she hurriedly whipped off her apron . She strode over and slapped the apron onto Teresa . " Go on , don't stand around ! Chop - chop ! " Teresa didn't bother to grab the apron - on instinct , she just stepped to the side , dodging it without a second thought .

As soon as the apron hit the floor , Roselyn was seeing red ; her temper shot straight through the roof . " Teresa , what's with you ? You knew we had a big New Year's family dinner , but you couldn't be bothered to come back early and help out . Now I ask you to stir - fry and this is the attitude I get ? Seriously ? " Roselyn snapped . Teresa glanced at Roselyn , giving a careless shrug . " It's not even my family's party . I don't see why I should come back early to help . " Roselyn glared at Teresa , barely keeping her temper in check .

" Who do you think you are , talking to me like this ? " Teresa cracked a smile , completely unfazed . ' That's just how I talk , ' she replied . Serena , sensing a fight about to erupt , hurried over and pulled Roselyn back . " Mom , look at me I haven't lifted a finger either , you know ? Teresa may not have our last name , but she's still a Logan by marriage . She's family now , so if I'm not expected to help , why should she be ? " Roselyn shoved Serena's arm , snapping , " You said it yourself - she just married in , she's not a real Logan . I'm stuck doing everything !

Why should she get to kick back and do nothing just because she married into this family ? " Serena paused for a second , then caught Roselyn by the hand . " Mom , that's what the staff's for . Nobody's making you do all of this . Aren't you worn out ? " Roselyn glared , " So now you want to argue with me too ? " Serena muttered under her breath , " Well , it's true ." 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 324 EX 55 vouchers Roselyn gave her a playful swat on the butt " Go read your book and stay out of my way . Don't want you getting all smelly from the kitchen fumes . " Serena scrunched up her nose .

" Mom , why don't you just take a break and watch some TV in the living room ? " Roselyn was about to say something more when Richard suddenly cut in , " Just do what Serena says . What's the point of arguing all the time ? " Roselyn lowered her eyes and replied , " Alright , Dad . " Without looking at Roselyn , Richard turned to Zack and said , " Let's get back to our game ." With Richard's word , Roselyn had no choice but to sit down in the living room . Seeing Teresa just standing there in the middle of the living room , Roselyn shot her a glare .

" What are you doing just standing around ? Is it gonna kill you to come sit down ? " Teresa didn't bother to reply . She just walked over and sat down on the other side of the room . In the end , the staff were the ones who finished preparing dinner . Dinner didn't get started until 6:30 . Once dinner was set up by the staff , Roselyn glanced around , saw Charles still hadn't come down , and shot a command at Teresa : " Go call Charles down for dinner . " Teresa opened her mouth to refuse , but Serena quickly chimed in with a grin , " Mom , I'll go ! Let Teresa take it easy for once .

" Roselyn raised her brows at Serena , half - teasing , " What , you actually enjoy running errands for me that much ? " Serena just beamed at her . " I only want to run errands for you , Mom ." That earned a faint smile from Roselyn , who said nothing more and let it go . Just as Serena was about to head upstairs , Charles came down . His face was ice - cold , not saying a word as he strode straight out toward the front door . Richard called after him in a hurry , " Charles , dinner's starting soon - are you really heading out right now ?

" Charles scooped up his car keys and said , " Grandpa , you all go ahead and eat . I'm picking up Yolanda . Sharon told me she's got a stomachache , so I'm taking her to the hospital . " Richard looked genuinely worried . " Go on , hurry up ! And let us know as soon as you get to the hospital . " " Will do , Grandpa , " Charles replied . Not once did he look Teresa's way - not a single glance from start to finish . 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 324 Bet he's just feeling guilty and can't even look at me , Teresa thought to herself .

( 42 ) 65 vouchers Before he left , Charles paused at the doorway to swap his shoes . He kept his head down as he spoke to Teresa . " Teresa , I'm heading out to see Yolanda . You stay here and have New Year's Eve dinner with Mrs. Logan , Mr. Logan , and Grandpa . After the meal , you can all watch the New Year's show together and chat for a bit . " Teresa just kept quiet , choosing not to reply . Right then , a sad , bitter smile spread across her face . Logan Manor - Charles was the one who dragged her back here . But now , he's the one walking away .

Teresa could guess exactly why he was leaving . With everything going down at Naomi's place , there was no way Charles could just hang around Logan Manor like nothing happened . Seeing Teresa stay silent , Charles didn't press her . He just grabbed his car keys and coat and walked out . As he disappeared into the night , Teresa stared at the spot where he'd vanished , a cold , mocking laugh slipping from her lips . Serena quietly sidled up to Teresa , gave her hand a gentle pat , and said softly , " Teresa , let's not worry about it .

Let's go eat ." Earlier , Serena had gone with Yolanda to the New Year's event . Yolanda was running around like nothing was wrong - she was totally fine . No way she'd suddenly get sick after just a few hours . Serena was pretty sure Charles was just making up an excuse . But as for why he'd lie , she couldn't figure it out . Teresa turned to Serena and met her gaze , flashing a small smile . " Yeah ." After everyone gathered around the table , the family began their meal together . Teresa took her time with each bite , but she didn't seem to be lacking in appetite .

Roselyn shot Teresa a sarcastic glance , " So your husband walks out , your daughter's supposedly sick , and you can just sit there stuffing your face ? If it were me , I'd be worrying myself sick by now . " Teresa , fed up and full , slammed her chopsticks down on the table and turned to Roselyn , shouting , " What , if Charles drops dead , am I supposed to go down with him or something ? " 42 18:44 Sat , Oct 18 Chapter 325