When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19

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The next morning, when Charles came downstairs, Yolanda was already eating breakfast at the dining table. He sat down without even looking at her.

Yolanda kept her head down. She knew Charles was mad at her.

Last night, she hadn’t taken Teresa’s call on purpose. Charles hadn’t yelled or punished her, but the cold shoulder he was giving her now spoke volumes. He hadn’t even said goodnight to her last night.

Yolanda knew Charles was angry, really angry.

“Daddy…” Yolanda tentatively turned her head, her voice soft and pleading.

Charles’s phone rang just then. He ignored Yolanda completely and answered it. It was a call from Logan Manor.

Richard’s voice crackled with displeasure, “It’s been over half a year since you brought Yolanda and Teresa back to see me. And on your father’s birthday, I had a meeting with friends and was unable to see you. Do you think I’m dead and buried just because I didn’t call? Are you going to take away my chance to see Yolanda and Teresa, huh?”

Richard was known for his hot temper, but his status within the family was unquestioned. He had single–handedly built Logan Group. Without him laying the groundwork, the Logan Family would never have become the most powerful family in Riverdale.

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Charles himself had grown up

Richard’s

wing. They were incredibly close.

Honestly, without that deep bond, even it a

had held a knife to Charles’s throat and forced him

have batted an eye.

It wasn’t until Richard laid down the law that Charles had no choice but to agree to the marriage.

Hearing Richard’s bitter complaint, Charles just offered a faint smile and said, “We’ll come back

That didn’t sit well with the old man. “Settle down? When will that be? Charles, stop beating date. If you don’t bring Yolanda and Teresa back, forget about seeing me again.”

han Teres he stil Ton

to

marry her, he probably wouldn’t

things

settle down.”

I want

a

solid

round the bush with me.

Charles was used to Richard’s tactics, but he still frowned as he replied, “Sometime in the next couple of days.

Richard didn’t even listen. He put his foot down. “Tonight. That’s final.”

Charles hesitated. “Tonight might

be

a

bit…

Before he could finish, Richard cut him

aim of.“If you want me to die alone in this house, then go ahead and pretend I’m just blowing

smoke.”

With that, Richard angrily hung up.

Listening to the dial tone, Charles fell silent.

As he set the phone down, Yolanda came over and asked, “Daddy, was that Mr. Richard?”

After all, they were father and daughter, No hard feelings lasted long. Charles didn’t brush her off this time. He answered, “Yeah, He wants to see you.”

Hearing this, Yolanda’s legs started kicking with happiness. “Okay. I haven’t seen Mr. Richard in ages. I miss him

so much.”

Richard adored Yolanda. Whatever tasty treats or fun toys she wanted, she got them. Charles felt Richard spoiled Yolanda way too much, which was why he didn’t take her back very often.

Seeing Yolanda’s excitement, Charles decided to be straight with her. “Mom will be coming back with us too.”

At that, Yolanda pouted. “Then I don’t wanna go,”

Charles didn’t want to force her. He used Richard as a reason. “If you don’t go back, Mr. Richard will be really sad.”

Hearing this, Yolanda’s heart softened. “Alright,” she said, “I’ll go back with you, Daddy.”

Charles smiled faintly and didn’t say anything else.

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Chapter 19

Not long after, Charles called Teresa. He rarely reached out first, and he didn’t even have her number saved. He had to find it by the last few digits.

The call connected almost instantly.

“What is it?” Teresa’s voice held a hint of impatience.

Charles paused for a beat before replying, “Grandpa Richard wants us at Logan Manor tonight. Said he misses Yolanda and you.”

Teresa was driving when Charles spoke. She went quiet for a moment. When she answered, her voice was tight. “Got it.”

Even if for nothing else, Teresa felt she should go for Richard’s sake. He had been the kindest person to her in the Logan family, and she had never forgotten his kindness.

Hearing Teresa agree, Charles wasn’t surprised. He simply told her, “Then I’ll pick you up this afternoon.”

Teresa didn’t hesitate. “No need. I’ll drive myself over.”

That reaction caught Charles off guard. In the past, Teresa would’ve been over the moon if he offered to pick her up. But now, her tone was completely flat.

Charles didn’t press her. Instead, he said, “Then could you pick Yolanda up on your way?”

“It’s not really on my

y.” Teresa replied,

pick her up.”

She doubted Charles even knew where she worked. The hospital was in the opposite direction from Yolanda’s preschool. Picking her up first would mean a much longer trip to Logan Manor.

Teresa

Of course, the “not on the way” part was just an excuse. The truth was that Teresa genuinely didn’t want much contact with Yolanda right

now.

The daughter she went through hell to bring into this world now only had eyes for Naomi’s

If her own daughter didn’t care about her, Teresa wouldn’t bend over backward for no thanks.

Besides, Yolanda probably wouldn’t even want Teresa to pick her up.

Charles fell silent, but Teresa had already hung up on him.

The driver was already waiting outside, but Yolanda hadn’t gone out. She was

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