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Chapter 343 Chapter 343 Teresa had been waiting for this divorce for far too long . She didn't want all her hard work to fall apart at the very end . Even if she had to say a few pleading words , she honestly didn't care . As long as she could get the divorce , she'd do whatever it took . Charles said to Teresa , " Alright , I hear you ." Teresa swallowed her anger , doing her best to keep calm . When she heard Charles say he'd try to make it back , she finally felt a wave of relief . It was still early , and the trip from Ternton to Riverdale only took about three or four hours .

If Charles headed back now , he'd be able to make it by the afternoon . 4531 55 vouchers After hanging up the phone , Teresa sat back and watched the steady stream of people coming and going in the local court hall . Some were young couples grinning from ear to ear , excited to pick up their marriage certificates . Some were all about the ritual - snapping photos , sharing the big moment online . And then there were those couples locked in heated arguments , probably here to end things for good .

In the wide local court hall , Teresa took in all kinds of sights and sounds , her mind quietly working through it all . She just sat quietly on the bench , refusing to leave , patiently waiting for Charles to show up so they could get their divorce papers sorted out as soon as possible . She waited until noon , and when the staff left for their lunch break , Teresa strolled around outside to kill some time . Right before the afternoon shift kicked off , she made sure to head back to the local court . Settling back onto the bench , Teresa dialed Charles , her fingers trembling just a little .

Charles answered , his voice distant . " What is it ? " That cold response made Teresa's chest tighten , but she still went ahead and asked , " Where are you now ? " Charles didn't elaborate . " I'm on my way ." Teresa didn't push further . " Okay , I'm inside the local court , waiting for you ." After hanging up , Teresa just sat there , zoning out . 17:16 Mon , Oct 20 Chapter 343 : . She kept her eyes glued to her phone , watching the time tick by . As the local court's closing time drew closer , Charles still hadn't shown up .

She tried calling him two more times , but each time Charles just replied , " I'm almost there ." By the time the clock hit , there was still no sign of Charles . 53 E55 vouchers Just then , one of the staff strolled over and spoke softly , " Ma'am , we're closing up soon . It's Friday , so if you need anything , you'll need to come back next week ." Teresa blurted out , her voice urgent and pleading , " Can you wait just a bit longer ? He's almost here , I swear . " The staff member just shook their head , a bit exasperated . " Alright , we'll wait a little .

" Teresa sat there , eyes locked on the entrance of the local court , counting down those final two minutes . She kept telling herself , ' He'll come . He promised .' But when the clock finally rolled past , the staff began leaving , heading out one after another . With no other options , Teresa reluctantly slipped out at the very last moment , right before they shut the doors for the day . As she glanced back , she saw the staff had already locked the doors for good . Teresa just stood there at the door , stunned , not moving for a long time .

She was so lost , so at a loss , she had no clue where to go or what to do next . When Teresa glanced at her spotless phone screen , she couldn't help but let out a cold , sarcastic chuckle . Just now , she'd actually let herself believe Charles was going to show up for her . How naive had she been , thinking he'd really make it . Teresa stood outside the closed doors , lost and unsure what to do next . Just as she started to walk away from the local court , she happened to notice Charles's car quietly pulling up by the curb .

The car had barely stopped when Charles shoved the door open and climbed out . It was winter , and with the time just past five , the sky was already growing dark . Teresa stood at the top of the steps , sorrow clouding her gaze . As Charles walked over to her , she said , " You're late " Her voice came out eerily calm - there wasn't even a hint of anger . Charles , hearing that , suddenly felt his heart skip a beat . Finally , Charles climbed the steps and stood beside her , his face full of guilt . " I'm sorry . I really didn't mean to be late .

" 17:16 Mon , Oct 20 Chapter 343 " យ ) 53 55 vouchers Teresa didn't even spare him a glance , refusing to acknowledge him in any way . She lifted her foot and started down the stairs . Right then , Charles reached out , grabbing her arm . " Say something , " he demanded . Teresa started to panic , fighting to break free as she yelled at him , " Let go of me ! " After she yelled , Teresa's eyes brimmed with tears , and then they poured down her cheeks like floodwaters . breaking free , totally out of control . When Charles saw her crying , he suddenly let go of her arm .

Teresa broke down completely , her composure shattering as she sobbed uncontrollably at Charles . Through her tears , she cried out , " Why won't you just let me go ? " Charles knit his brows , sounding desperate . " Monday . I promise , I'll be here on time . No more screw - ups ." Teresa didn't respond - just shot him a glare cold enough to freeze , then spun on her heel and stormed down . the steps . The night wind was sharp and chilly , whipping up Teresa's coat as she walked away .

Her solitary figure looked heartbreakingly lost , fading into the gloom like a ghost swallowed by the empty street . Charles lingered on the steps , eyes fixed on Teresa's desolate silhouette until she disappeared at the street corner . Only then did he finally tear his gaze away . Teresa had just rounded the corner when her phone rang - it was Sylvia calling . Sylvia asked , " Hey Teresa , you got a minute ? " With a raspy voice , Teresa answered , " Yeah , I've got time . " Sylvia said , " How about we hang out tonight ? Tomorrow's Saturday , so everyone can finally catch a break .

" Teresa was feeling pretty low , but hearing Sylvia's invitation , she agreed without even thinking . " Yeah , just text me where to go . I'll head over now ." " Alright , Sylvia replied . After hanging up , Sylvia sent Teresa a pin with the location . Using the location Sylvia sent , Teresa grabbed a cab and headed over . By the time Teresa showed up , Sylvia , Sarah , and Jenny were already hanging out , waiting for her . They'd booked a private room at a hot pot joint , wanting something cozy and laid - back .

Once everyone got settled , they swapped greetings and jokes before finally grabbing their chopsticks and diving in . 17:16 Mon , Oct 20 Chapter 343 Sarah suggested they crack open some beers , and everyone was quick to agree . After downing a couple of bottles , Teresa's mood finally lightened up a little . ឋ 52 55 vouchers Teresa turned her head and met Sylvia's gaze - she realized Sylvia had been quietly watching her the whole time . For a moment , when their eyes locked , the room went quiet . Neither of them spoke , but they understood each other without needing words .

Remembering what she'd told Sylvia a couple of days ago about meeting up to talk , Teresa finally broke the silence . " Sylvia , do you remember that guy you saved on the bridge back in your junior year ? " As soon as Teresa brought it up , Sarah and Jenny , who'd been chatting away , both stopped mid - sentence . Before Sylvia could reply , Sarah quickly chimed in , " Yeah , now that Teresa mentions it - the guy we saw in her video the other day looks just like the one from that photo you showed us , Sylvia . " Sylvia's eyes widened with sudden realization . Jenny turned to Sylvia .

" Hey , do you still have that photo ? Let's see it again ." Sylvia shook her head . " That photo's long gone . But with what you guys just brought up , I'm basically sure of it now - yeah , he's the one . No doubt about it ." As Teresa listened to her three roommates banter back and forth , she suddenly went quiet , sinking deep into her own thoughts . ' So all this time , Troy kept claiming I saved his life , and it really did happen - but the person who actually saved him wasn't me at all . It was Sylvia , Teresa realized , her thoughts spinning out of control .

' So all the kindness Troy ever showed me ... I was just living in someone else's shoes , wasn't I ? ' Teresa thought , guilt gnawing away at her chest . Just thinking about it made her stomach twist and her mind whirl , a tangled mess she couldn't shake off . Teresa completely tuned out her friends , grabbed her glass , and polished off the beer in one go , not caring about anything else . As soon as she finished , she cracked open another bottle , almost on autopilot . After drinking two bottles back to back , her head was swimming .

At that moment , Sarah , Sylvia , and Jenny realized Teresa seemed really out of it . They exchanged glances , then Sarah spoke up first , " Teresa , are you okay ? " The other two looked at her too , clearly puzzled . 17:16 Mon , Oct 20 Chapter 344