When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Steeling herself, Teresa left Yolanda’s room.

As she walked past Charles’s room, she noticed the door was left a crack open.

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Instinctively, Teresa peeked inside. Charles was already dressed, standing with his back to the door, while Naomi was in front of him, tying his tie. He even bent down a little so she could reach.

Teresa hurriedly averted her gaze after jus

just a quick peek.

As she made her way downstairs, she still felt a bit down. She could tie a tie just fine too, but Charles never asked her to do it. He never liked people touching him, but when it came to Naomi, he was willing to let go of all his rules.

As she reached the bottom of the stairs, Sharon noticed Teresa looking lost in thought and called out, “Mrs. Logan?”

Teresa glanced up at her, forcing a smile. “Sharon, I’m off to work.”

Sharon quickly asked, “Aren’t you going to have any breakfast, Mrs. Logan?”

Teresa replied, “No, there’s no time.” She had already spent too much time waiting for Yolanda. She had woken up early and rushed over, but in the end, it seemed Yolanda didn’t even need her there. Thinking about it, she felt a pang of hurt.

As Teresa pulled into the hospital parking lot and parked, she heard Hector call out, “Teresa.”

She turned and saw Hector in casual clothes, his handsome features, and a height that made him stand out in any crowd. Guys this handsome were a rare sight in the medical world.

“Hector,” Teresa called back in greeting.

They walked over to the elevator together, and while they waited, Hector asked, “Got any plans tonight? Want to grab dinner?”

Thinking about how Yolanda didn’t really need her, Teresa agreed. “Yeah, I’m free.”

Hector smiled. “Great. I’ll swing by after work to pick you up.”

Teresa was about to say she could manage on her own, but Hector added, “And there’s someone else who’ll be joining us.”

“Who?” Teresa asked, curious.

But Hector just grinned and kept her guessing. “Wait till tonight and you’ll see for yourself.”

Teresa had been feeling down, but Hector’s playful vibe made her chuckle. “Come on, Hector, why are you being so secretive with me?”

Hector just smiled, leaving her hanging.

When the elevator arrived, they stepped inside together. At the first floor, a crowd squeezed in, and Hector moved in front of Teresa, wrapping an arin protectively around her.

It was rush hour, and the elevator was so packed that Teresa was practically pressed up against Hector’s chest.

As the elevator ascended, Teresa could hear Hector’s heartbeat pounding, so fast it sounded like it might burst right out of his chest. She glanced up and saw Hector’s jaw clenched tightly, his cheeks visibly flushed.

When Hector lowered his head, he found Teresa gazing up at him, their eyes meeting. In that brief moment, Hector’s heart raced wildly.

Thankfully, the elevator stopped at her department right then. Teresa quietly reminded him, “Hector, this is my stop.”

“Oh, okay. Hector hurried to make way for her.

At 5:30 PM, Hector arrived at Teresa’s department. Teresa was still working, updating patient files, when a patient’s family called our, asking her to come take a look.

Hector quickly grabbed a white coat and said, “I’ll take care of the patient. You finish up the records.”

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Chapter 105

With Hector pitching in, Teresa only had to stay an extra ten minutes to wrap things up.

When they got to the restaurant Hector had reserved, it was already 6:30. Since the other guest hadn’t arrived yet, Hector said they should wait in the lobby.

Seeing how careful Hector was acting, Teresa guessed the person he mentioned must be a big deal.

After waiting for a little over ten minutes, someone finally came in from outside. Hector stood up, and Teresa followed suit. When Teresa glanced at the entrance, she saw that it was Cedric Judd.

Cedric was carrying a briefcase and dressed formally. As the waiter pulled back the curtain for him, he nodded politely, flashed a smile, and said, “Thank you.” Every gesture, every smile, carried an unmistakable air of class.

But once Cedric stepped inside, he didn’t even glance at Hector or Teresa. Instead, he followed the waiter straight to a private room.

As he walked past them, Hector had just started to call out, “Professor…” but before he could finish, Cedric headed off in the other direction with the waiter.

He didn’t even acknowledge them, leaving Teresa and Hector totally confused.

Their eyes followed Cedric, and as the door to the private room swung open, they caught a glimpse of the inside. It was Charles, Jason, and Naomi.

Naomi was the one who opened the door. As soon as she saw Cedric, she bowed her head and greeted him with a respectful, “Professor Judd.”

Cedric just gave a brief nod and stepped into the room.

After the private room door closed, Hector guided Teresa back to their seats. Hector glanced at her, apologetic. “Sorry, I had no idea they’d invite Professor Judd too.”

Up against that kind of power, even Cedric didn’t really get a choice.

Teresa smiled, her eyes lighting up. “No big deal. Let’s just enjoy our own dinner.”

Hector knew Teresa was forcing a smile and comforted her, “Professor Judd always talks about you. He said he hasn’t been this excited about taking on a student in a long time.

“He’s really looking forward to the day you finish your master’s and apply for his Ph.D. program.”

Teresa nodded. “I’ll do my best, Hector.”

Hector replied, “I know you will.”

Teresa smiled again but didn’t say anything more.

Hector understood–her husband was having dinner with another woman, and on top of that, they’d ended up taking the guest who was supposed to join her and Hector.

Meanwhile, inside the private room. As soon as Cedric walked in, Charles and Jason got to their feet and gave him a polite greeting, “Professor Judd.”

Cedric was a highly respected mentor, admired by many. Even Charles and Jason had to give him his due. Especially since tonight, they had a favor to ask of him.

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