When She Turns Her Back (Teresa and Charles) novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Charles sat down at the dining table, and Yolanda tilted her head, asking, “Dad, you’re not working late at the office today?”

“Yeah,” Charles said.

Yolanda scooped up some pasta with her spoon, a bit of ketchup clinging to the corner of her mouth. She grinned, “That’s great. It’s been ages since we’ve all had dinner together.”

Charles grabbed a napkin and gently wiped the mess from her face, chuckling. “Take your time.”

Yolanda nodded and glanced at Teresa.

Teresa quietly ate her dinner, her face totally blank.

Yolanda remembered how Teresa used to light up with a warm smile whenever Charles came home.

But now, she didn’t even get up to say hi.

Back then, Teresa would take Charles’s coat and briefcase, set out his slippers, and remind him, “Go wash your hands. Dinner’s almost ready.”

Yolanda felt puzzled, but she just couldn’t make sense of it.

So she just let it go and stopped thinking about it.

Sharon came out with a plate of pasta and a fork, setting them in front of Charles. “Mr. Logan, Mrs. Logan made all these dishes herself today.”

Charles glanced at the spread. No doubt these were cooked by Teresa.

Even though they didn’t spend much time together under one roof, whenever he came home, he always ate his fill and slept soundly. Teresa was a great cook. She knew what he avoided and exactly what he liked.

So, he really enjoyed her cooking.

He wasn’t the only one. Every single person in the Logan Family loved her cooking.

It wasn’t for any other reason. She just always knew what everyone liked and what they couldn’t stand.

But tonight, something felt missing from the meal.

It wasn’t that Teresa’s cooking was off. It just didn’t include any of Charles’s favorite dishes.

There was broth, cocktail shrimp, salmon, and salad.

Four dishes were on the table, but Charles didn’t like any of them. However, Yolanda loved the broth and shrimp the most.

Charles hesitated, fork in hand, unsure which dish to go for.

Charles couldn’t help but think how much Teresa had changed.

Back then, Teresa would always pick out his favorite dishes and put them in his plate before he even dug in

Now, though, she just quietly ate her own food

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Charles glanced over at her, catching the shadow of her lashes as she looked down. Her rare quietness felt strange to him. He wasn’t used

None of the dishes were really his favorites, but Charles wasn’t a fussy eater. He still ended up full.

As he set down his fork, Teresa was having some broth. Charles looked at Yolanda and asked, “Yolanda, what did you learn at school today!

Yolanda finished her broth, wiped her mouth, and replied. “Today, Ms. Taylor taught us how to read, taught us addition and subtraction. and took us outside to draw autumn scenes.”

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“Oh, and Ms. Taylor said there’s a hiking trip next week. She said parents should come along too,” she added.

Yolanda’s eyes lit up as she mentioned the hiking trip, glancing at Charles and then at Teresa.

Teresa heard Yolanda and instantly knew what she meant.

But Charles jumped in before Teresa could say anything. “Yolanda, let your mom go with you…”

Teresa hadn’t expected Charles to want her to go along.

Before he could finish, Teresa looked at Yolanda and interrupted him. “Yolanda, let your dad go with you. I have to work next week, and there’s a volunteer clinic I need to attend.”

Yolanda thought for a moment and then looked over at Charles with anticipation.

Meeting Yolanda’s expectant gaze, Charles just smiled and said, “If I’m free, I’ll go

with you.”

Yolanda wiggled with excitement. “Yay! If you come with me, you can carry me when I get tired!”

Charles reached out and gently pinched Yolanda’s cheek, giving her a soft smile. “Sure.”

Teresa didn’t really pay attention to what Yolanda was saying after that.

But Charles kept sneaking glances at Teresa, trying to figure out what she was thinking.

He thought, ‘Isn’t she always the one who cares most about Yolanda?

‘How could she bear to turn down Yolanda’s kindergarten event?‘

It wasn’t the first time, but Charles still couldn’t believe Teresa would really do so.

After dinner, Teresa took Yolanda upstairs to wash up.

Once she’d finished washing up, Yolanda slipped into her pink pajamas, hugged her teddy bear, and looked up at Teresa. “Mom, can I go see Dad?” she asked.

“Sure,” Teresa replied.

Beaming with excitement, Yolanda hugged her teddy bear even tighter and hopped out of the bedroom, heading straight for Charles’s

room.

Teresa watched Yolanda bounce away, and she couldn’t help but force a bitter smile.

After her shower, Teresa only then realized she’d forgotten to bring her skincare stuff.

But she remembered she had some in Charles’s room, so she figured she’d just go over and grab them.

When she reached the door, Teresa was just about to push it open when she heard Yolanda’s excited voice from inside. “Miss Naomi, look. I just had my bath. And you? What are you up to?”

Naomi replied, “My mom is in the hospital. I just got back from visiting her.”

Yolanda’s voice softened. “Oh no! Mrs. Yates needs to take good care of herself, or you’ll be worried all the time.”

Naomi smiled, “Thank you, Yolanda.”

Teresa lingered at the doorway, her heart sinking deeper and deeper with every passing second. A coldness crept over her. Autumn had barely begun, but it felt like she’d been dropped into a frozen abyss

After hesitating for a moment, she steeled herself and pushed the door open

As the door opened. Yolanda spun around, her eyes darting guiltily when she saw Teresa. She blinked and stammered, “Mom, I’m just in a meeting with Dad‘

Teresa looked at Yolanda, her eyes cold and distant

She’d always taught Yolanda not to lie, and Yolanda had always promised she’d never lie

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