When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 361 Teresa froze in place , the heat from Troy's chest burning into her back , so intense it felt like it could sear her skin . Troy's hands locked together over her stomach , fingers intertwined so tightly it was as if he was afraid she'd slip away if he let go . Not wanting to hurt him , Teresa didn't push back too hard , but she still tried to nudge him away with her elbow . She lowered her voice , barely more than a whisper . Teresa thought , " Troy , why are you lying to yourself ? You know my name means nothing . I wasn't the one who went through all those things with you !

But Troy refused to let go . Instead , he held Teresa even tighter . " No. My heart is mine to decide . Like I said , if I want something , I'll take it - no matter what . " Teresa heaved a long sigh and turned to face him . The moment she moved , Troy swooped in and caught her lips in a fierce kiss . She couldn't break free - Troy's kiss sealed off her breath . Her muffled whimpers were trapped between their lips by Troy . At the same time , Troy's hand brazenly slid beneath her shirt , his palm roaming across her delicate , sensitive skin.

In that instant , it was like a jolt of electricity shot through his whole body . Troy completely lost control . He devoured Teresa's lips hungrily , his hand sliding up , trying to pull her shirt up completely . But Teresa was desperate - she fought back with everything she had , biting , pinching , and kicking . No matter how much she resisted , Troy just wouldn't let her go . He knew if he loosened his grip even a little , she'd be gone for good . Teresa was crying uncontrollably now , her face a mess of tears as she sobbed out , " Troy , you're insane ! Let me go . Let me go !

" Maybe it was Teresa's crying that finally made Troy ease his grip . As soon as she was free , Teresa tilted her face up , glaring at Troy with utter fury , and then delivered a vicious slap across his cheek , all the anger she'd bottled up exploding in that single , sharp motion . Even after landing the slap , Teresa didn't look away - she kept staring him down , eyes fierce , as if daring him to move . She knew just how much strength she'd put into it - her fingertips were still numb and shaking from the force . Troy's head jerked sideways from the slap .

For a moment , he was completely stunned , hand flying to his reddening cheek . After a long moment , Troy finally turned his head back , staring at Teresa's tear - stained face in disbelief . His voice trembled a little as he said , " Is that really what you want ? For me to be with her instead ? " Teresa quietly fixed her clothes , her tone flat . She didn't answer him directly , just said , " My name might be Teresa , but I'm not the one who saved you . The woman you promised to marry - it wasn't me . " Without another word , Troy spun around and walked away .

" Fine , I'll go die somewhere else ! " He walked off briskly , not hesitating or looking back even once . X Chapter 361 He strode straight to the window , threw it open , and swung himself down in just a few quick moves . Teresa thought Troy was just kidding around , so she called out , " Troy ... " But her words had barely left her lips before Troy vaulted over the windowsill and was gone . Teresa rushed to the window and leaned out to look , but Troy had already disappeared .

The only thing left behind were a few fresh drops of vivid red blood staining the windowsill , proof he'd been there just moments before . Teresa should've felt relieved now that Troy was gone , but deep down , she just couldn't shake this uneasy feeling inside . She lingered by the window for what felt like forever , unable to pull herself away . It wasn't until the blood on the sill turned dark and crusted over that she finally came back to herself . She reached out and tapped those dried droplets with her fingertip . The blood didn't stick at all - it was cold and brittle now .

That realization only made her more anxious . " Troy's still wounded ... I don't even know where he's staying . Did he make it home ? Is he even safe ? Teresa couldn't help but fret . All night long , worry gnawed at her , keeping her wide awake in bed . She couldn't sleep a single wink , her mind full of Troy's whereabouts and safety . She was still wide awake when her phone finally rang . It was Hector , and it was already four in the morning . Teresa picked up her phone . Hector's voice came through , " Teresa , are you up ? " Her voice was hoarse and low as she replied , " Yeah .

" Hector said , " Call me when you're packed . We're heading back to Riverdale right away ." She answered with a quiet " Yeah , " then hung up . Once she finished packing , she went over and knocked on Hector's door next door . Hector opened up and the moment he saw how tired Teresa looked , his brows furrowed with worry . " What's wrong ? Couldn't sleep ? " Teresa didn't explain much . She just managed a faint smile and said , " Yeah , just not used to sleeping somewhere new . " Hector's heart twisted for her .

He started to reach out , wanting to comfort her , but then hesitated , afraid she'd think he was coming on too strong , so he let his hand drop . Hector bent over and gently took all her things from her hands , saying softly , " Try to sleep in the car for a bit . When we get there , I'll wake you . " Teresa gave him a soft , grateful smile . " Okay . " Yet even now , she couldn't calm the anxiety swirling inside . Before going to bed last night , Teresa had texted Troy : " Did you make it back safe ? " But her message was like tossing a pebble into the ocean - no response ever came back .

pm Before heading out . Teresa looked around the room one last time . She wondered , ' Maybe Troy ended up crashing here last night ? But he was nowhere to be found , no matter how badly she wished to spot him . Early morning , 7:30 sharp . It was Monday - Yolanda's kindergarten day . Because Sharon Miller had to wake her up , Yolanda was extra grumpy and kept sulking , refusing to snap out of it . Sharon knew better than to argue , so she just coaxed Yolanda to eat her breakfast and get ready for school But when she heard she had to go to kindergarten , Yolanda scowled .

" I don't wanna go , " she complained , her voice full of pout . " Those kids at kindergarten are such brats . " Sharon was taken aback for a moment . Just then , Charles came downstairs , and Yolanda was still throwing a fit about not wanting to go to kindergarten . As soon as she saw her dad , Yolanda quickly slipped on her shoes and dashed over to him . " Daddy ! " Yolanda cried , rushing over and wrapping her arms tightly around Charles's leg . " Daddy , is Mommy coming home today ? " Yolanda looked up at him , her face full of anticipation .

Charles looked down at her and said , " Yeah , she should be back . " They'd planned to visit the local court together today , and Charles was pretty sure Teresa would come . Hearing that , Yolanda quickly piped up , " Can I wait for Mommy to come home before I go to kindergarten ? " Charles hesitated for a moment . But before he could say anything , Yolanda gave him her best puppy eyes and whined , " Please , Daddy ? " Charles just couldn't resist her puppy eyes - his heart melted and he caved . " Okay , you win . " Yolanda started clapping , absolutely beaming . " Daddy , you're awesome !

You're my favorite ! " Charles put his hands on her shoulders , worried she might get hurt . " Alright , sweetie , simmer down - don't go hurting yourself . " Yolanda dove right into Charles's arms , bursting out in giggles . Charles reached over and tidied up her messy hair , smiling softly . " You really miss Mommy that much , huh ? " Yolanda nodded eagerly . " Yeah , I really miss her . It's been ages since I've seen Mommy , and I haven't gotten to curl up sleep next to her for so , so long . " Charles fell silent .

1 He gently took Yolanda's hand and led her over to the couch , sitting down with her . and Before heading out , Teresa looked around the room one last time . She wondered . Maybe Troy ended up crashing here last night ? But he was nowhere to be found , no matter how badly she wished to spot him . Early morning , 7:30 sharp . It was Monday - Yolanda's kindergarten day . Because Sharon Miller had to wake her up , Yolanda was extra grumpy and kept sulking , refusing to snap out of it . Sharon knew better than to argue , so she just coaxed Yolanda to cat her breakfast and get ready for school .

But when she heard she had to go to kindergarten , Yolanda scowled . " I don't wanna go ," she complained , her voice full of pout . " Those kids at kindergarten are such brats . " Sharon was taken aback for a moment . Just then , Charles came downstairs , and Yolanda was still throwing a fit about not wanting to go to kindergarten . As soon as she saw her dad , Yolanda quickly slipped on her shoes and dashed over to him . " Daddy ! " Yolanda cried , rushing over and wrapping her arms tightly around Charles's leg . " Daddy , is Mommy coming home today ?

" Yolanda looked up at him , her face full of anticipation . Charles looked down at her and said , " Yeah , she should be back . " They'd planned to visit the local court together today , and Charles was pretty sure Teresa would come . Hearing that , Yolanda quickly piped up , " Can I wait for Mommy to come home before I go to kindergarten ? " Charles hesitated for a moment . But before he could say anything , Yolanda gave him her best puppy eyes and whined , " Please , Daddy ? " Charles just couldn't resist her puppy eyes - his heart melted and he caved . " Okay , you win .

" Yolanda started clapping , absolutely beaming . " Daddy , you're awesome ! You're my favorite ! " Charles put his hands on her shoulders , worried she might get hurt . " Alright , sweetie , simmer down - don't go hurting yourself . " Yolanda dove right into Charles's arms , bursting out in giggles . Charles reached over and tidied up her messy hair , smiling softly . " You really miss Mommy that much , huh ? " Yolanda nodded eagerly . " Yeah , I really miss her . It's been ages since I've seen Mommy , and I haven't gotten to sleep next to her for so , so long .

" curl up and Charles fell silent . He gently took Yolanda's hand and led her over to the couch , sitting down with her . Once they were settled , Charles didn't say a word or even touch his phone . He couldn't help thinking . Did I really make the right call divorcing Teresa ? ' Is this fair to Yolanda at all ?