When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202

When Charles said Richard had gone to Joyacre Villa, Teresa instinctively tensed up inside.

After a moment’s thought, she said helplessly, “I know.”

Then, looking over at Hector standing by the taxi, she said, “You should head home first. Next time, dinner’s on me.”

Hector gave her a faint smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. He nodded, saying, “Alright, I’ll be waiting.”

Teresa gave him a quick smile before getting into Charles’s car.

By the time they got back to Joyacre Villa, it was already past eight in the evening.

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Richard was perched on the sofa, his hand resting on that signature dragon–headed cane of his. Even dressed in casual clothes, he radiated an unmistakable air of authority.

When he caught sight of Teresa and Charles coming home together, the corners of Richard’s mouth finally softened into a rare, faint smile.

But as they approached, his face darkened again, and he grumbled, “Back so late–where exactly have you been?”

Teresa answered evenly, “Grandpa, I just went back to visit my parents.”

Richard said gravely, concern etched on his face. “Yolanda still looks so fragile. You really ought to spend more time with her these days.”

Teresa just nodded, “Alright.”

That afternoon, both Teresa and Yolanda were discharged from the hospital at the same time.

Teresa didn’t feel like explaining anything, and honestly, she couldn’t care less about what Richard thought.

Besides, in twenty days, she’d have nothing more to do with the Logan family anyway.

So now, whatever Richard wanted, Teresa just nodded along and agreed to it.

Seeing Teresa acting so obedient, Richard finally looked pleased and gave a satisfied smile.

Parked at the sofa by the coffee table, Ava was snacking on fruit and watching TV.

When Richard came in, Ava was catching some sleep in her room.

She’d just woken up before this.

Ava had never met Richard before and was totally tuned out from whatever was being said over there.

But Richard saw everything she did, clear as day.

Seeing Ava dressed so simply, Richard immediately assumed she was just a maid at Joyacre Villa.

So, he couldn’t resist sneering, “What now? Do the staff at Joyacre Villa get to act as equals with the Logan family these days?”

Richard made no attempt to disguise his disdain, bluntly directing his words at Ava.

When Ava heard herself being addressed, she turned around. Looking at Richard, dressed impeccably and exuding an unmistakable air of authority, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of anxiety rise in her chest.

At that moment, she also saw Teresa and Charles standing there obediently. There was no doubt the only one who could make the two of them act like that was an elder from the Logan family.

From his age, Ava guessed this had to be Charles’s grandfather, Richard–the Logan family patriarch

Now that she realized who he was, Ava couldn’t help but feel a twinge of fear

But before she could say anything, Teresa cut in, her voice sharp: “Aunt Ava, have you forgotten the rules of Joyacre Villa

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At Teresa’s words, Ava felt an unexplainable irritation bubbling up. But with Richard right there, she didn’t dare show it.

So, she just swallowed her annoyance and kept quiet.

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She rose from the sofa and walked respectfully over to Teresa, lowering her voice, “Is there something you’d like to eat, Teresa? Just let me know and I’ll take care of it.”

Teresa turned her head towards Ava, a subtle and ambiguous smile on her lips. She paused to think for a moment, then finally said, “Aunt Ava, I’d like some Beef Wellington.”

As Teresa said the dish’s name, her smile was soft and harmless, not a hint of hostility in her eyes.

Ava knew full well Teresa was making things tough on purpose, but she could only nod and reply, “Alright, I’ll make it for you right now.” ‘She thought to herself, Fine, whatever she asks, I’ll just do it.’

With that, Ava walked off toward the kitchen.

Teresa was absolutely doing this on purpose. With Richard present, she was throwing her weight around, using his authority as cover.

But unexpectedly, after Ava disappeared into the kitchen, Richard turned and grumbled, “Teresa, isn’t it a bit late to keep the staff busy over this?”

Teresa gave a casual, innocent look and replied, “Who, me? Aunt Ava genuinely loves making all kinds of food. Even when it’s late, she enjoys it, really.”

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Richard let it drop, but Teresa suddenly acted like she remembered something. She turned eagerly to Charles and said, “Oh! Didn’t Grandpa always love Beef Bourguignon? Since Aunt Ava’s already cooking, why not have her whip up a batch for you too, Grandpa?”

She’d said it deliberately to Charles, and sure he caught his face darken, a flash of annoyance crossing his features.

Richard waved it off immediately. “It’s already late no more food. Eating heavy at night is rough on your stomach.”

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Charles shot Teresa a relaxed grin. “Grandpa has a point. Why not take a leaf from his book? No need to load up on greasy food at midnight.”

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Teresa could tell Charles was defending Ava, but she refused to budge. “Still, I’m hungry. And weren’t you the one who told me not to go on a diet in the first place?

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Seeing she was just doing this on purpose, Charles’s face darkened a little. “Then pick something else, alright? Forget the Beef Wellington.”

But Teresa doubled down and pouted, “Nope. I want Beef Wellington.”

As the mood between Teresa and Charles grew more awkward, Richard finally spoke up. “Enough already. If Teresa wants Beef Wellington, just let her have it–it’s no big deal.”

With Richard putting his foot down, Charles couldn’t really argue anymore, so he just let it go..

Just then, a soft voice called out from the doorway. “Charles?”

It was Naomi, coming back home.

As she walked in, her eyes immediately landed on Richard standing in the hall.

Even though she’d never met him before, Naomi could tell right away that this was Richard.

Richard glanced at Naomi, then turned to Charles and asked, “And who might this be?*

When Charles was asked, Teresa turned her gaze to him, wanting to see how he’d answer.

For a moment, everyone’s eyes were on Charles.

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