When She Turns Her Back Novel

Chapter 404 In Chapter 404 of "Three Minutes," the tension escalates dramatically as Howard and Linda confront Charles, who exudes a menacing presence under the streetlight. Howard grapples with his anger and sorrow for his daughter, Teresa, who has faced hardships due to Charles's cruel behavior. Despite his desire to confront Charles about Teresa's suffering, Howard finds himself speechless as Charles dismisses them with a threatening command.

Linda, sensing the rising tension, urges Howard to leave, but their situation quickly intensifies with the arrival of Theodore, who is determined to protect his family. The confrontation escalates when Theodore, unable to contain his fury, strikes Charles, causing him to bleed. Charles's reaction is chilling; he coldly threatens Theodore and calls the police to report the assault, maintaining a composed demeanor that infuriates Theodore further. Linda, overwhelmed with emotion, pleads with Charles to let the situation go for Teresa's sake, but her desperate attempts are met with indifference.

As the police arrive, Theodore is taken away, leaving Linda in tears, while Charles revels in the chaos he has created. Meanwhile, Teresa waits anxiously at home, unaware of the turmoil unfolding. When she receives the news from Linda about Theodore's arrest, her shock quickly transforms into determination. With Yvonne's help, she rushes to the police station, feeling the weight of her family's struggles. Upon arrival, Teresa's hopes for a peaceful resolution are shattered when Charles refuses to drop the charges against Theodore, displaying his cold and vindictive nature.

As Charles leaves the station, Teresa's frustration boils over, and she confronts him, but he dismisses her without a second glance. Feeling powerless and enraged, she struggles with her emotions while Yvonne offers her support. They eventually find Linda and Howard, who are filled with guilt over the situation. Linda blames herself for the mess, but Yvonne encourages them to focus on their family unity rather than dwelling on blame. The chapter concludes with the family leaving the police station, burdened by the weight of their circumstances and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

**Chapter 404** Beneath the flickering orange glow of the streetlight, Charles loomed like a menacing figure, his expression twisted into something that could only be described as villainous. The shadows danced around him, amplifying the sense of dread that hung in the air. Howard and Linda stood frozen, their eyes wide with disbelief and confusion, unable to comprehend the scene unfolding before them. "35 vouchers," Howard thought, his mind racing. He couldn't help but reflect on the cruelty Charles displayed.

*If he treats his elders with such disdain, it's no wonder Teresa has faced so many hardships throughout her life.* A pang of sorrow pierced his heart for his daughter, whose struggles seemed endless. Despite the anger bubbling within him, Howard felt compelled to confront Charles, to demand when he would finally release Teresa from this torment. Yet, before he could muster the courage to voice his thoughts, Charles interrupted him with a guttural growl, "I said, take the money and get lost." Howard's throat tightened, words lodged like stones, refusing to escape.

Linda, unable to bear the tension any longer, grasped Howard's hand tightly. "Let's just go. No more questions," she urged, her voice a mixture of fear and determination. As they turned to leave, Linda's eyes caught sight of Theodore approaching. He strode toward them with an air of authority, his presence sending an icy shiver down Linda's spine. Even his striking features seemed to radiate an unsettling intensity, enough to make anyone's heart race with apprehension. Theodore was notorious for his short temper, especially when it came to defending his family.

He would go to great lengths to protect those he loved. Seeing Theodore charging toward them like a storm ready to unleash its fury, Linda instinctively released Howard's hand and reached out for Theodore, desperate to connect. But Theodore brushed past her, his focus singular. She barely managed to grasp his sleeve before he shook her off with a swift motion. In a flash, Theodore swung his fist, landing a brutal blow squarely on Charles's face. Charles staggered back, stunned, and blood began to trickle from the corner of his mouth.

With a fierce intensity, Theodore shouted, "Charles, you're worse than an animal! You bully my sister, stomp all over her feelings, and now you're even targeting our parents? What kind of man are you?" Charles wiped the blood from his mouth with a casual flick of his finger, a twisted smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Just wait," he replied coldly, his voice dripping with malice. "I'll show you what kind of man I am." Without hesitation, Charles pulled out his phone, his demeanor unshaken by the altercation. Right in front of Theodore, Linda, and Howard, he dialed 911.

The call connected almost immediately, and Charles maintained his composure, his voice steady and devoid of emotion. "Hello, I'd like to report an assault. I've been attacked." As he relayed the address to the operator, Linda felt a surge of panic. She rushed forward, her voice quivering, "Charles..." But Theodore stepped in front of her, a protective barrier. "Mom, you and Dad should go home. Whatever happens tonight, I'll handle it." Tears welled in Linda's eyes as her voice cracked with emotion. "Theodore, please don't do anything reckless.

Think about Monica." Theodore's expression darkened, and he sighed heavily, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. "Mom, just go home. Let me take care of this." Overwhelmed by despair, Linda's sobs broke free as she turned to Charles with pleading eyes. "Charles, please, Teresa has always been so kind to Yolanda. Just let it go tonight, okay? I'll apologize if that's what you want." Charles didn't even glance in her direction. He simply turned away, silence hanging heavily in the air.

Witnessing Charles's cold indifference and Linda's desperate pleas left a bitter taste in Theodore's mouth. But there was no turning back now-the damage had been done. Before long, the police arrived, lights flashing and sirens wailing. Theodore found himself ushered into the back of the police car, and to his dismay, Charles followed suit, a smug look plastered on his face. - Upstairs in her bedroom at Sullivan Mansion, Teresa sat in a daze, her mind swirling with thoughts that refused to settle.

She flipped through the pages of a magazine, but the words blurred together, meaningless in the face of her anxiety. The clock ticked on, and it was already well past seven or eight o'clock. Still, there was no sign of Linda and Howard returning home. Yvonne had prepared dinner long ago, but the absence of her family felt like a heavy weight pressing down on her. As Teresa closed the magazine in frustration, Yvonne peeked into the room, a tray in her hands. "Hey, Teresa," she greeted softly, balancing a small bowl of soup on the tray. "I made you some bone broth.

They say it helps heal your bones faster if you've been hurt," Yvonne explained, her voice filled with warmth. Teresa was about to express her gratitude when her phone rang, cutting through the moment. She glanced over to see Linda's name flashing on the screen. With a quick gesture, she indicated to Yvonne that she needed to take the call, then answered, her heart racing. As soon as the line connected, Linda's voice came through, thick with emotion and panic. "Teresa, your brother... he's in trouble.

They've taken him to the police station." Teresa's heart dropped, her face paling at the news. "Calm down, Mom. What happened?" Linda's voice trembled as she explained, "Your brother hit Charles, and now Charles called the police. They've taken him in." Time seemed to freeze as Teresa processed the information, her mind going blank in shock. Finally, she shook herself back to reality. "Mom, I understand. Sis and I will come over right now." After hanging up, Yvonne looked at her, concern etched on her face.

"What's wrong, Teresa?" "Theodore punched Charles, and now the police have taken him in," Teresa replied, her voice tinged with urgency. "What?" Yvonne gasped, her eyes widening in disbelief. Teresa tossed aside her blanket, determination flooding her veins, but Yvonne quickly assisted her into the wheelchair, her movements gentle yet firm. Once outside Sullivan Mansion, Yvonne drove them straight to the police station, the tension in the air palpable. Upon their arrival, Teresa scanned the room, her heart sinking as she realized Linda and Howard were nowhere to be found.

The only person she spotted was Charles, sitting in the lobby, calmly cooperating with the police as he recounted his version of events. - As the officer finished taking Charles's statement, he closed his notebook and stood up. "Sir, would you be willing to settle this privately?" Teresa's heart raced, a flicker of hope igniting within her. *Please, just say yes,* she thought, her entire being tensed with anticipation. But her hopes were dashed as Charles responded without hesitation. "I'm not dropping the charges.

I want the guy who hit me to pay for it." With that, Charles rose to leave, but then his gaze fell upon Teresa and Yvonne standing by the door, their expressions filled with fury and disdain. A cold, mocking laugh escaped his lips, contempt evident in his eyes. Yet he remained silent as he brushed past them, moving toward the exit as if they were mere shadows in his path. As Charles passed her, Teresa couldn't contain herself. "Charles, wait a second!" she called out, desperation lacing her voice. He heard her but didn't falter, continuing on his way without so much as a glance back.

"Charles, I said wait!" she shouted, her voice rising in intensity, her frustration boiling over. She strained against the helplessness, veins bulging in her neck as she watched him get into his car, start the engine, and drive away into the night. Seated in her wheelchair, Teresa felt her anger ignite, her face flushing with rage. *Why does he have to be so cold?* she thought, fists clenched tightly in frustration. Yvonne stood behind her, gently patting Teresa's shoulder in a comforting gesture. "Teresa, guys like him aren't worth your anger.

Come on, let's go ask around and see what's happening." Feeling utterly powerless, Teresa nodded, her voice barely a whisper. "Yeah." After inquiring around, they discovered they wouldn't be able to see Theodore for the time being, but at least they learned where Linda and Howard had been taken. To maintain order, the police had moved Howard and the others to a separate waiting room. - When they finally laid eyes on Linda and Howard, the worry etched on their faces was palpable, guilt hanging in the air like a heavy fog.

Facing Yvonne, Linda's voice trembled as she apologized, "Yvonne, we're truly sorry. This mess is our fault, and it's all because of Theodore." Yvonne felt a wave of anxiety wash over her but had no intention of placing blame on Linda. "Mom, what's done is done. Let's not dwell on it. As long as we're together as a family, we can get through this," Yvonne reassured them, her voice steady. But Linda remained anxious, shaking her head. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have gone to see Charles. If I hadn't..." Yvonne interrupted, her tone firm yet gentle. "Dad, Mom, let's just head home first.

We can sort everything else out later." There was no point in lingering at the police station if they couldn't see Theodore anyway. The ride home was steeped in a somber atmosphere, the weight of their circumstances pressing down on them like a heavy blanket. In the aftermath of the chaos, the emotional turmoil that had gripped each character began to weave together into a fragile tapestry of resilience. Howard and Linda, burdened by guilt and fear for their son, found solace in the unwavering support of Yvonne, who reminded them of the strength that family could provide in times of crisis.

As they drove home, the silence in the car was heavy, yet it was also a shared moment of understanding-a recognition that despite the turmoil, they were united in their love for one another. The events of the night had shaken them to their core, but they realized that they must lean on each other to navigate the storm that lay ahead. Meanwhile, Teresa, fueled by anger and frustration, felt a flicker of determination igniting within her. The cold indifference of Charles had awakened a fierce resolve to protect her family and confront the injustices they faced.

With Theodore in police custody and Charles reveling in his manipulative power, the stakes have never been higher. Teresa, fueled by a fiery determination to protect her brother and confront the injustices inflicted upon her family, will find herself at a crossroads. Will she manage to rally her loved ones and devise a plan to confront Charles, or will his cold-hearted demeanor continue to cast a shadow over their lives? The air is thick with uncertainty, and readers can expect a gripping exploration of familial bonds tested by adversity.

Moreover, the chapter will likely introduce unexpected alliances and confrontations as the Sullivans navigate the aftermath of the altercation. Linda and Howard, burdened by guilt and fear, will have to confront their own choices and the impact they have on their children. Will they step up to take responsibility and support Teresa in her quest for justice, or will they remain paralyzed by their own anxieties?