When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 260

Chapter 260

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Andrew’s heart plummeted at Charles’s scolding. In a panic, he blurted out, “Charles, I had no idea! How was I supposed to know Troy would treat that woman Teresa like she’s worth more than his own life?”

Charles’s expression stayed cool as he asked, “Even outsiders think she’s that important–so what about you? She’s been your sister–in- law for five years, hasn’t she? How could you go so far as to get someone to beat her up?”

Andrew stood there like he’d turned to stone, staring at Charles in utter disbelief.

After a long moment, Andrew let out a cold laugh. “Oh, come on–who do you think taught me? When have you ever given a damn about her? If you’d cared about her even once, Jason and I wouldn’t have ever treated her like this. Honestly, if anyone’s to blame, you’re the real problem here.”

Andrew’s words stabbed into Charles like needles, each one sharp and merciless.

After a long pause, Charles finally said, “At least I never laid a hand on her.”

Andrew laughed louder, practically sneering. “Oh, you think that makes you some sort of saint? Your coldness and neglect were the real knives. You’re the one who slowly killed the Teresa who used to laugh, who used to mess around, who always wanted to be with us as a family.”

Charles felt a surge of anger. He turned to glare at Andrew and growled, “Get out of the car. Go back to school.”

At this moment, Andrew wasn’t scared of Charles at all. He shot back, “Teresa falling for you was the dumbest thing she’s ever done.”

With that, Andrew got out of the car.

Before leaving, he angrily slammed the door shut, making the whole car shake with the impact.

The bang made Charles flinch inside, an involuntary shiver running down his spine.

Even though he wasn’t exactly thrilled with Andrew right now, Charles still called Liam.

When Liam answered, Charles got straight to the point: “Make sure someone keeps a close watch on Andrew and Troy at all times. If Troy tries anything, I want to know immediately. Don’t let him lay a finger on Andrew.”

“Got it, Mr. Logan,” Liam replied.

After hanging up, Charles drove back to Joyacre Villa.

That night, after Charles drifted off to sleep, he found himself dreaming about Teresa—something that caught him completely off guard.

All these years of being married, and yet this was the first time she’d ever entered his dreams.

In the dream, Teresa was always smiling at him, her warmth endless, and every message she sent seemed to brim with love

“Charles, do you think this color suits me?”

“Charles, do you think this hair tie looks nice?”

“Charles, I saw the neighbor’s cat when I was downstairs today. It was so cute–and it reached its little paw out to me!”

“Charles, I’ve got the bathwater ready. You can go take a shower now.”

“Charles, do you want porridge or noodles for breakfast tomorrow?”

Charles, are you coming home for dinner tought?”

“Charles, can you spend more time with me? But if you’re busy… never mind, it’s okay”

“Charles, the baby kicked me today. It’s like he hasn’t heard your voice in months.”

“Charles, I think I’m going into labor. Can you come home? I want you to be the first one to hold our baby after he’s born?

“Charles. I can’t do this alone anymore. Can you come back and help take care of Yolande

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“Charles, Yolanda called you ‘daddy‘ for the first time today. Are you coming home?”

“Charles, Yolanda got her very first tooth.”

“Charles, I’m so tired. Can’t you please come home?”

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But in his dream, it wasn’t only the way Teresa kept calling his name and sending him messages–he remembered so many other moments with her, each scene full of the gentle care she’d shown him.

She’d always be up before him, preparing breakfast, carefully ironing his suit and shirt, matching his tie and shoes just right, even packing up his briefcase for the day.

Whenever he got home from work, she would be waiting at the door, greeting him with a smile, instantly taking his briefcase and saying, “Charles, you must be exhausted. I made your favorite chicken soup–it’s already served, I’ll go bring it for you.”

Whenever he worked late, she’d tiptoe into his study, bringing him a cup of warm milk and whispering, “Don’t push yourself too hard. Just finish up tomorrow, okay?”

After Yolanda was born, Teresa even moved downstairs with her to make sure she didn’t disturb Charles while he worked or rested.

When it came to their private life, Teresa always went out of her way to make sure Charles was satisfied and comfortable, afraid he might feel even the slightest bit neglected.

Afterwards, she’d gently wipe him down with a tissue, then take the chance to snuggle into his arms and softly ask, “Did that feel good, Charles?”

Most of the time, Charles would just light a cigarette, lean back against the headboard, lost in thought–maybe about work, or maybe even about Naomi.

But no matter what, he never answered her question.

Even though she’d end up sore for days afterward, Teresa always made Charles’s comfort her top priority–never once thinking of herself.

No matter how much it hurt, she still did everything for him, letting him feel every different side of who she could be.

Reliving all this in his dream, Charles felt as if he were sinking underwater–desperate to break free, but completely powerless.

He fought to breathe, nearly suffocating on the pain and guilt.

But just then, he snapped awake.

The heavy feeling slowly started to fade away.

Still, for some reason, his heart felt strangely hollow and empty–he couldn’t quite explain it.

Almost unconsciously, he reached across the bed. All he found was cold emptiness.

He and Teresa hadn’t actually shared a bed that often, but right now, the loneliness just hit him out of nowhere.

The room was shrouded in darkness. Charles kept staring into the emptiness, the weight pressing down on his chest refusing to go away.

He shifted in bed, and his phone screen lit up for a moment.

The heaviness in his chest was too much to bear; acting almost on impulse, he grabbed his phone and called Teresa, not hesitating for a second

After just two rings, she picked up.

It was already Iwo in the morning, but even at this hour, she answered so quickly.

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