When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 246

Chapter 246

With Teresa in his arms, Troy soon drifted off to sleep.

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It was nearly five in the morning by the time Hector finished the brain surgery. He’d been on his feet for over seven hours, and every muscle in his body was numb.

Knowing Teresa was still with Troy, he quickly washed up and took a cab to the hospital.

When he got to the Emergency Department, he checked with a nurse and found out Teresa was still in the observation room.

So, he went straight over without a second thought.

The door to the observation room was slightly ajar, and the lights were on inside.

Just as Hector reached out to push the door open, he hesitated and pulled his hand back.

Through the crack, he saw Teresa and Troy lying together on the narrow hospital bed.

The bed was really only meant for one, yet somehow the two of them managed to share it.

Teresa looked so tiny, completely surrounded in Troy’s arms.

In that moment, she was completely Troy’s, nestled in his arms like she was part of him, belonging to no one else.

Hector reached for the door, but at the last moment, his hand fell back to his side.

His eyes burned red, and with a heavy heart, he quietly walked away from the room.

Early in the morning, Teresa woke up feeling hot and sweaty.

She was drenched, and as she blinked herself awake, she was startled to find herself tangled up in Troy’s arms.

Troy had her in such a tight embrace that Teresa could barely catch her breath. ‘Geez, does he have to squeeze so hard?‘ she thought.

Carefully, Teresa nudged Troy away before climbing down from the hospital bed.

Standing by the bed, Teresa found herself remembering what Hector had told her.

He said he’d be back soon.

But so much time had passed, and he still hadn’t returned.

Thinking about it made Teresa anxious–she wanted to go outside and give Hector a call.

But just as she opened the door, Teresa caught sight of Hector slumped on the bench by the entrance.

His eyes were bloodshot, shadows under them, with a rough layer of stubble along his jaw–he looked like he’d aged overnight.

Teresa came to a sudden stop, worry evident in her voice. “Hector, did you stay here the whole night?”

Hector looked at her, his eyes holding a trace of bitterness. He answered quietly, “Yeah.”

Seeing how worn out Hector looked, Teresa couldn’t help but worry that the surgery might’ve gone badly. “Did something go wrong with the operation?” she asked gently.

Hector shook his head, his voice tired but certain. “No, everything went fine.”

Teresa was still puzzled, so she asked, “Are you hungry?”

Hector nodded, “Yeah.”

Teresa frowned a little and suggested, “Want to go grab some breakfast together?”

Hector replied quietly, “Yeah.”

Noticing how Hector was barely speaking. Teresa frowned and asked, “Hector, are you okay? What’s wrong**

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Hector lifted his face to her, his dark eyes hopeful and intense, searching her features for even the slightest hint of emotion. He didn’t seem willing to miss a single change in her expression.

He finally spoke, his voice low and vulnerable. “If I passed out… would you hold me the way you held him?”

Teresa frowned, clearly confused. “What do you mean?”

But before she could process it, Hector suddenly slumped right into her arms.

She barely managed to reach out in time, catching his head and steadying him before he hit the ground.

At the same moment, she cried out frantically, “Doctor! Doctor! Someone help!”

Doctors rushed in and quickly took Hector to the emergency room.

After running a bunch of tests, the doctor finally turned to Teresa, who still looked worried. “It’s really nothing serious,” the doctor said with a reassuring smile. “He just fainted–pulled an all–nighter and skipped breakfast, so his blood sugar tanked. Some rest and a good meal, and he’ll be fine.”

Teresa nodded, her voice gentle. “Okay, I got it.”

When Hector finally woke up, the hospital room was empty–no one waiting, no comforting presence.

Teresa was nowhere to be found.

That moment, his heart ached in places he didn’t know could hurt, like a thousand tiny needles were prickling him from the inside.

When Troy was sick, Teresa had stayed loyally by his side, even sleeping next to him all night.

But when Hector was the one who fainted, didn’t he even deserve her company?

Just thinking about it felt like someone was twisting a knife in Hector’s chest.

He propped himself up, a little unsteady as he slid off the bed, and just as he was about to make for the door, it suddenly opened.

Teresa walked in, her hands full–she was carrying a breakfast box and a bag loaded with fruit.

The moment Hector saw her, a smile broke across his face.

Seeing Hector out of bed, Teresa hurried over, genuine worry in her voice. “Hector, you shouldn’t be up yet! Are you feeling okay?”

Before she could even put down the breakfast and fruit, Hector swept her up into his arms, holding her tight.

His voice was husky and desperate. “I know Troy means more to you than I do, but I just want a small place in your heart. Just a little spot, that’s all I’in asking for.”

Teresa stiffened, her heart aching with guilt, but she still said softly, “Hector, you’re such a wonderful person. You’re amazing and kind- I’m sure you’ll meet someone who truly loves you with all their heart.”

Hector didn’t say anything. He gently let go of Teresa and glanced down at the breakfast box in her hands, putting on a cheerful front as he said, “Did you bring me something to eat?”

Teresa could tell he was avoiding the topic on purpose, but she didn’t press himn

She simply replied, “Yes.”

Hector flashed her a smile, “Let me try some–I’m actually starving.

He reached for the breakfast bag in Teresa’s hands as he spoke.

Meanwhile, Troy had just woken up.

The first thing he did was reach out to feel for Teresa beside him

But when his hand met only the cool air beside him. He paused

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Still groggy with sleep, the sudden absence made Troy jolt awake–he shot upright in bed in an instant.

By the time Troy woke up, Teresa was long gone from the room.

Uncertain and a bit anxious, Troy quickly slipped on his slippers and hurried out to look for her.

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