When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 352 : Seeing Cedric looking pleased , Teresa said , " I'll do my best . " Cedric glanced down at his watch before turning to Teresa . " It's about time , I need to get to class ." With that , he turned and headed toward the academic building . 房屋 Suddenly , Cedric turned back to Teresa and said , " When your grad school results are out , make sure you come report to me right away . I'll let you join some smaller research projects to start with .

" Teresa said gratefully , " Thank you so much for these opportunities , Professor Judd ." Just as Teresa was about to wave goodbye , Cedric turned back . " Oh , by the way , let's grab lunch together . Hector will be there too . " Before Teresa could even think about refusing , Cedric continued , " Come on , just tag along to my classroom . You can get a jump on your studies , and when I'm done , we'll head out together . " Teresa knew there was no way to turn him down , so she nodded . " Okay . " After Cedric finished his two classes , it was already noon .

Once they packed up the laptop , the two of them walked out of the campus together . Hector's car was already waiting outside . He looked especially striking in his trench coat , his posture exuding confidence and elegance . " Professor Judd , Teresa ..." Hector greeted them as they approached . After saying hello , Hector reached out courteously to take the things from Teresa's hands . Cedric headed for the back seat , and feeling a bit awkward , Teresa took the front passenger seat . The car pulled up in front of a Chinese restaurant , and the three of them walked inside together .

As they entered , Teresa glanced around the room and spotted Troy and Sylvia sitting by the window . Troy had his back to her , while Sylvia was facing her directly . But Sylvia was so focused on Troy that she didn't even notice Teresa and the others coming in . Hector spotted Troy too , and instinctively checked Teresa's face for any reaction . Seeing her perfectly calm , he felt relieved . When they grabbed seats , Hector quickly slipped in next to Cedric before Teresa could pick , so she naturally ended up in the seat beside him .

It wasn't that he wanted to steal her spot ; Hector just knew Teresa would feel uncomfortable sitting right next 230 Chapter 352 to Cedric , so he got in first to save her from that awkwardness . Once everyone had taken their seats , Cedric turned and sized up Teresa and Hector . With a smile be muttered to himself , " You two really look good together . " His voice was loud enough for Teresa , Hector - and Troy , too - to hear it . Following the sound , Troy glanced over and saw Teresa and Hector sitting side by side , close enough for comfort .

Hector didn't react ; he just quietly washed the utensils in silence . Seeing Hector stay silent , Cedric turned to Teresa and asked . " What do you think ? Do you two look good together ? " Teresa looked up at Cedric , just about to answer , when Hector suddenly interrupted by handing him the menu . " Professor Judd , how about you order ? " Cedric stared at the menu but didn't take it , keeping his gaze fixed on Teresa like he wouldn't accept the menu until she answered him .

Hector knew Cedric was trying to play matchmaker for him and Teresa , but what bothered him even more was the thought that Teresa would get uncomfortable with all that matchmaking stuff . That's why he tried to bail her out of the situation . Only , his kindness totally backfired on him . Cedric grinned at Teresa and said , " Honestly , Teresa , a guy as thoughtful as Hector ? He's one in a million- really hard to come by . " Teresa answered with a nod , her voice calm . " Yeah , Hector really is .

" Cedric glanced at the two , looking for all the world like they were flirting , and chuckled . " You two just fit- smart guy , pretty girl , both top of the medical game . Friends now , colleagues for sure , maybe even lovers someday . Wouldn't that be something ? " Teresa saw where Cedric was going , but replied calmly , " Professor Judd , Hector's handsome enough that he'd look good with anyone who's outstanding themselves ." Cedric shook his head and said earnestly , " No , no , only when he's with you does his whole face light up .

" Hector was still clutching the menu , and when Teresa saw he was starting to get flustered , she took it from him and handed it to Cedric . " Professor Judd , why don't you order ? " Cedric finally took the menu , looked up at Hector and asked , " What do you feel like having ? " Hector thought for a moment before replying , " Could you order the crispy pork soup ? " ' He picked my favorite dish , Teresa realized in a heartbeat . Chapter 352 ET 65 vouchers Cedric grinned and also ordered a steamed fish , thinking to himself , ' Hector loves fish , after all .

Cedric had taught a ton of students over the years , but Hector was hands down his absolute favorite - the one he bragged about the most . But the fact that his star pupil still didn't have a girlfriend had him so anxious it's a wonder he hadn't gone gray from worry . Seeing Cedric order the fish , Teresa jumped in at just the right moment , " Let's get some crab roe tofu too ." That happened to be Professor Judd's favorite dish . As soon as she said it , the three of them exchanged knowing smiles . Meanwhile , Troy heard their laughter , but there wasn't a trace of a smile on his face .

He was always the laid - back , unrestrained type , but for the first time , he just couldn't manage a smile for a woman . And the woman sitting right across from him was the one who'd saved his life . Sylvia saw Teresa and the others too , and she couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes . She'd fallen for Hector back in college , but when she finally built up the courage to confess , he'd gently turned her down . It wasn't until much later that Sylvia figured out Hector had feelings for Teresa the whole time - and honestly , that reality stung .

Good thing she'd managed to move on ; otherwise , letting go definitely wouldn't have been easy . Seeing Troy so absent - minded , Sylvia asked cautiously , " Mr. Hamilton , is something bothering you ? " Ever since Troy had walked in , there hadn't been a single smile on his face . Nothing at all like the scenes she'd imagined - him greeting her with a hug , admitting he'd made a mistake , saying he'd marry her and give her all the care he'd once given Teresa . But none of it happened . Troy just stayed silent . Troy shook his head . " No ," he said flatly .

He was as curt as ever , his face totally expressionless and indifferent . Sylvia could sense Troy was in a lousy mood , but she told herself it was probably just nerves since this was pretty much their first real meeting - he didn't really know her yet anyway . So , she decided to take the initiative and gently bring up what happened back then , hoping to break the ice . " Mr. Hamilton , that day was really chaotic . I only agreed to those things because it was urgent - saving you was all I could think about , " Sylvia said quietly , almost apologetic .

15:34 Tue , Oct 21 Chapter 352 Troy just murmured , " Mm . " Sylvia froze for a moment , hope flickering in her eyes as she looked at Troy . " So ... does that promise still stand ? " Troy lifted his gaze , finally meeting her eyes straight on . His voice was low but serious . " Do you want it to ? " Sylvia hesitated , then , imitating his question , asked softly , " Back then , did you really mean it ? " Troy arched his brow . " Absolutely . I meant every word ." Sylvia's face broke into a radiant smile , her voice trembling with anticipation . " Then of course I want it to count .

" Troy listened to Sylvia's words , feeling completely tongue - tied . ' Why can't I just say something ? Why does this suddenly feel so complicated ? ' he wondered , searching for the right words but coming up empty . Meanwhile , over at the other table , the lively laughter and easy banter from Teresa and the guys floated through the restaurant , underscoring the painfully awkward silence hanging between Troy and Sylvia . Seeing Troy go quiet again , Sylvia tried to lighten the mood and changed the subject . " By the way , your injuries were so serious back then - are you really okay now ?

" Troy let out a small laugh . " It's been years . Honestly , if I wasn't better by now , I probably wouldn't even be standing here talking to you . " " That's good then , " Sylvia replied with a genuine smile . Troy locked eyes with Sylvia , his gaze suddenly turning serious as he studied her face . After a moment , he leaned in a little closer and lowered his voice . " Can I ask you something ?" Sylvia felt a little flustered under his intense stare , her cheeks turning pink . " Of course , Mr. Hamilton . Go ahead .

" Troy leaned in even closer , his eyes locked on hers , as if he didn't want to miss a single flicker of emotion on her face . He asked , " Back then , when you saved me , why did you use her name ? " AD