When She Turns Her Back Novel

Three minutes 373 Summary Early the next morning, Teresa is at the hospital when Charles calls, offering to pick her up. Teresa declines, saying Yvonne is with her, though she feels let down by Charles's distant behavior. Despite her injured leg, Teresa insists on going to court to finalize their divorce, showing how much she just wants to get it over with, regardless of her appearance or pride. Yvonne helps Teresa into a wheelchair, and they take a cab to the local court, only to see Charles's car leaving as they arrive.

Teresa is shocked and calls him, learning he has to deal with Naomi's car accident, which delays their divorce proceedings. Charles explains that Naomi's situation is urgent and that they still have time to finalize the divorce within a month, but Teresa feels abandoned and hurt by his priorities. After Charles hangs up to assist Naomi, Teresa breaks down in tears, feeling alone and frustrated. Yvonne tries to comfort her, suggesting they get some fresh air, but Teresa remains exhausted and overwhelmed by the repeated delays and emotional toll of the divorce process.

While outside, Teresa unexpectedly encounters Hector, who notices her injury and insists on helping her despite her protests. He gently examines her leg and expresses concern about her upcoming surgery, offering to call a friend to ensure she receives better medical care. Teresa is hesitant but ultimately agrees, touched by Hector's kindness. Yvonne supports Hector's offer, grateful for his help. Back at the hospital, Hector checks Teresa over and arranges for his friend to assist with her surgery that evening. Teresa is moved by Hector's genuine care and thanks him quietly.

Hector, feeling a mix of affection and guilt, almost speaks about something important but holds back, leaving an unspoken tension between them as he offers his support. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 373 Early the next morning . Yvonne walked into the hospital room carrying a lagakfast box just as Teresa's phone started ringing . Teresa glanced over and saw it was Charles calling She picked up , and Charles's voice came through . " Do you want me to come pick you up ? " Seeing Yvonne , Teresa replied . " No , Yvonne's here with me .

" Charles knew Teresa's leg wasn't fully healed , but he still asked if she needed a ride . If he really wanted to pick her up , he would've just come over instead of asking . Teresa felt let down , but she'd gotten used to how Charles was . So right now , she just kept her cool . Charles said , " I'm heading to the local court now . I'll wait for you when I get there . " Teresa just said , " Yeah . " She was totally unfazed , not showing any emotion at all . After hanging up , Teresa looked up at Yvonne and said , " Let's head out .

" Yvonne noticed how pale Teresa looked and asked , " Are you really going to show up like this ? " Teresa knew she'd been through a lot these past couple of days , but she didn't care . Yvonne , as long as I can get divorced . I don't care about appearances or pride anymore . " Yvonne was taken aback for a moment , but didn't say anything else . Since Teresa's leg was still hurt , Yvonne grabbed a wheelchair from the lobby entrance . Yvonne wheeled Teresa downstairs , and then they caught a cab to the local court together .

As soon as the cab pulled up to the local court , Teresa saw his car pulling away just as they arrived . Yvonne was busy scanning her phone to pay , so she didn't even notice his car leaving . At first , Teresa thought maybe Charles was just moving his car to another spot , but when she realized he was really gone , Teresa froze , a wave of disbelief washing over her . In a flash , Teresa grabbed her phone and dialed Charles . He answered almost immediately . From the back seat of the cab , Teresa shouted , " Charles , where did you go ? " Charles replied , " I was just about to call you .

Naomi just called - she got into a car accident and hit someone . I need to go over and sort things out . " 'A stabbing pain shot through Teresa's chest . She couldn't help but ask , " Isn't that what the police are for ? If there's an accident , shouldn't she call the traffic cops ? Why does she need you ? What can you even do there ? " Charles could hear how anxious Teresa was , but he kept his cool .

" Yeah , the traffic cops will take care of it , but since she's the 08:13 Sat , Nov 15 Chapter 378 one at fault , if she runs into someone unreasonable , she might get screwed over , Either way , have to go It was clear from everything he said that all his concern was for Naomi . Teresa could only let out a dry laugh . " So what about us ? What about our divorce ? " she askell , her voice tinged with sarcasm Charles sounded like he'd already prepared for this . " I checked with the folks at the local court .

We've got a one - month window to finalize the divorce , so as long as we get it done within that time , it's all good . We still have twenty - five days left , plenty of time to sort it out . But Naomi's situation is urgent - if things go sideways , the other side might make trouble for her . " Teresa sat in the car , feeling like she'd been plunged into an icy abyss . The laugh that escaped her lips sounded more tragic than amused . Charles heard her laugh and said , " Enough about that . I need to call Naomi .

I'll stick with her and walk her through everything until the traffic cops show up . " With that , he hung up without another word , leaving Teresa alone in the cold . Staring at the disconnected call , Teresa's eyes turned even redder , and tears streamed down her cheeks . Yvonne turned to her , noticing something was off , and asked , " Did Charles leave ? " Teresa nodded . " Yeah . " Yvonne looked puzzled . " So it's Naomi again ? " Teresa replied , " Yeah ." Yvonne was pissed now . " Seriously , what is Charles even trying to do ?

If he keeps stalling like this , when are you ever going to get divorced ? " Teresa just shook her head , her tears falling even faster . " I really don't know . " Seeing Teresa so heartbroken , Yvonne calmed down . " Alright , let's drop it . Since he bailed , how about I take you out for some fresh air ? " Saying that , Yvonne hopped out of the cab , set up the wheelchair , and helped Teresa get seated . Winter in Riverdale felt like standing in a freezer - the chill cut right through Teresa , straight to the bone .

Yvonne wheeled Teresa forward , but Teresa wasn't in the mood for anything ; her thoughts were all tangled up inside . Just thinking about how she and Charles had gone through this whole divorce mess three or four times already , Teresa felt so exhausted , like she couldn't take it anymore . But what could she do ? She was helpless . Just as Teresa was lost in her thoughts , she heard a surprised voice call out , " Teresa ? " She looked up and saw Hector standing there . He was standing just a few steps away , bundled up in a long down jacket .

With his tall frame , the coat didn't make him look bulky at all - in fact , it made him look even more upright and sharp than a regular overcoat would . Teresa froze for a second , and before she could say a word , Hector jumped in , " What's wrong ? " He walked over as he spoke . Chapter 378 Once he was close , Hector crouched down right in front of her , reaching for her pant leg to check her injury . Teresa felt uneasy and quickly reached out to stop him . " Hector , seriously , it's nothing . You don't have to check Hector didn't listen , but he didn't pull up her pant leg either .

Instead , he pressed lightly on her leg . Seeing , Teresa wince in pain , his face grew even more grim . " How did you get hurt ? Teresa ducked her head and mumbled , " Just slipped and fell , it's no big deal Yvonne stood quietly behind the wheelchair , not saying a word . Hector's face was full of worry . " You're about to have surgery , and you still say it's nothing ? Teresa , you don't have to put on a brave face with me . " Teresa fell silent , her head dropping even lower . Hector couldn't bring himself to scold her anymore .

" Let me call a friend to handle your surgery for you , " he said . Teresa looked anxious , her voice trembling . " Hector , it's really not a big deal . You really don't have to- " Hector cut her off . " Teresa , if this surgery isn't done right , you might have trouble recovering . Just trust me on this , okay ? " Teresa met Hector's eyes , and she just couldn't bring herself to say no . Behind them , Yvonne quickly added , " Mr. Reed , if you can help Teresa find a better doctor , I'd be really grateful . " Hector finally looked up at Yvonne and replied , " Yvonne , no need to thank me .

It's the right thing to do ." Yvonne just smiled and let it go . Still uneasy about Teresa's condition , Hector insisted on taking her back to the hospital so he could check on her himself . Teresa knew there was no way to talk him out of it , so she just went along with whatever Hector decided . Once they got back to the hospital , Hector gave Teresa a quick check - up , then stepped outside to make a call . It didn't take long before Hector came back in . He stood by the bed , the overhead lights shining down on him . With a gentle smile , he said , " Teresa , everything's arranged .

My friend will come by tonight . " Teresa looked a bit uneasy . " Is it really okay for you to go to all this trouble for me , Hector ? " Hector smiled softly . " For you , Teresa , nothing is ever too much . As long as you're alright , that's all that matters ." Teresa lowered her eyes , her gaze reddened with emotion as she whispered , " Thank you, Hector . " Seeing Teresa like that , Hector suddenly felt a surge of worry in his chest . He opened his mouth , wanting to say something . " Teresa , actually ... But he hesitated - the words just wouldn't come out .

Teresa looked up at Hector and asked , " What's wrong ? " Hector gave her a warm , gentle smile , soft as a spring breeze , and said quietly , " It's nothing . " But after he said that , he lowered his gaze , guilt lingering in his eyes . Conclusion This chapter delicately captures Teresa's profound emotional exhaustion as she navigates the painful limbo of her stalled divorce and physical recovery. Her interactions with Charles reveal a growing distance and disappointment, underscored by his apparent prioritization of Naomi over their shared future.

Yet, amidst the coldness and uncertainty, the warmth and genuine concern from Hector and Yvonne offer a glimmer of solace and support, highlighting the contrasting forms of care surrounding Teresa. Teresa's vulnerability and quiet strength resonate deeply, illustrating the complex interplay of hope, despair, and resilience within her journey. Though burdened by heartbreak and physical pain, the chapter closes with a subtle, tender moment of connection between Teresa and Hector, hinting at the possibility of healing-not just of body, but of heart-through compassion and steadfast presence.