When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 102

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Charles had just finished reading a few medical journals when he saw the freshly released news from reporters about Troy and his rumored girlfriend.

The moment he spotted the trending topic, he couldn’t help but click on it.

Charles wasn’t usually one for gossip, but tonight, for some reason, he just had to see what it was all about.

The headline was pure tabloid gold. Troy caught hooking up with his girlfriend in a car.

The photos didn’t show the woman’s face, but the silhouette and clothes looked oddly familiar to Charles.

Charles furrowed his brows. ‘Could that really be Teresa in those photos?‘ he thought.

Before he could think about it any further, Naomi came downstairs.

“Charles, what are you looking at? You seem totally lost in it,” Naomi said, settling down beside him.

Charles casually put his phone away, glancing up at her with a faint smile. “Nothing special.”

Before wrapping up, he asked, “By the way, is Yolanda asleep?”

Naomi nodded. “Yeah, she was worn out from playing. I gave her a bath, and she crashed right after.”

“And your mom? Is she asleep too?” asked Charles.

“Yeah, she’s also asleep,” Naomi replied.

Charles glanced at Naomi, taking in her pure, angelic face. Her features were perfectly sculpted, and her skin was so fair and radiant that even without a hint of makeup, she was drop–dead gorgeous.

But these past couple of days, she looked really drained.

Charles’s heart ached for her, and he couldn’t help but say, “You should get some rest too. It’s been tough on you these days.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Naomi’s eyes turned red with emotion. She couldn’t hold back anymore. Her head dropped, and tears streamed down her cheeks. “Charles, thank you.”

Seeing her cry, Charles felt sorry for her. He reached out and gently wiped away her tears, asking softly, “What’s wrong? Why are you crying?”

Naomi leaned into Charles, burying her face in his chest as she murmured, “You’re always there for me when I need you.”

Charles wrapped his arm around her shoulders, gently patting her back as he soothed her, “It’s okay, sweetheart. This is what I should do. You don’t have to thank me.”

The more Charles tried to comfort her, the more Naomi broke down in tears.

So Charles held her close, his hand cradling the back of her head as he gently stroked her soft, long hair.

After crying for a bit. Naomi finally spoke in a raspy voice, “Charles, I’m going to help my mom find somewhere to live.”

Charles gently eased her away, gazing down at her softly: “Once your mom comes to Riverdale, have her stay at Joyacre Villa. Yolanda loves having her around, and this way, you can look after both of them without running yourself ragged.”

Naomi sull looked uncertain. “But…”

Charles cut her off. “Alright, go get some rest. Once we’re back in Riverdale, you’ll need to catch up on all the schoolwork you’ve missed.”

Naomi smiled at last, “Got it”

Charles smiled warmly at her, signaling for her to head upstairs and get some rest.

Naomi turned away reluctantly and made her way up the stairs

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But once she was out of Charles’s sight, climbing the stairs, Naomi’s lips curled into a cold, contemptuous smirk.

After Naomi left, Charles scrolled back to the top trending story. The more he looked at those photos, the more convinced he became. The woman had to be Teresa.

Just to be sure, he tried calling Teresa on video.

The call went through, but nobody picked up.

He called three times in a row, but still, no one answered.

Finally, he decided to call Sharon.

“Mr. Logan,” Sharon answered.

“Is Mrs, Logan home?” Charles asked.

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Sharon replied, “Mrs. Logan left after she found out Miss Yolanda wasn’t at Joyacre Villa. She hasn’t come back since.”

That video instantly made Teresa lose all interest in her phone, so she just tossed it aside.

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When Teresa picked up, Wendy sounded calm as she said, “Teresa, can you come pick me up?”

Teresa had no clue what was up, but when Wendy asked for help, there was no way she’d say no.

She didn’t even hesitate. “Okay, send me the address,” Teresa said.

After they hung up. Wendy texted her the location. It turned out to be a bar.

When Teresa got to the bar and finally spotted Wendy, she saw Wendy sitting with George and his buddies.

Wendy sat quietly in the corner, looking totally out of place among George and his crew.

As soon as Teresa pushed open the door to the gl

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VIP room, Wendy stood up and switched off the blaring music and the crazy, colorful

George frowned, clearly annoyed, “Wendy, what are you doing now?”

Just half an hour earlier, when Wendy had first arrived at the door of the VIP room, she’d overheard the conversation inside.

“George, you’ve been with Wendy for eight years now. When are you guys going to tie the knot?” one of his friends asked.

George sneered, “Tie the knot? Her parents aren’t begging me to marry her. Why should I even consider it? Am I supposed to pay a dowry or something? Please, I’ve had enough fun with her. Does she even deserve a dowry? If her parents don’t come begging me, I’ll never bring up marriage.

“I can play with her for free, so why not enjoy it? If I feel like stepping up, I will. If not, I’ll just find some sweet, obedient college girl to marry. Either way, I win.”

The room burst into rowdy laughter, with his buddies egging him on, “George, you really know how to play the field!”

Wendy stood frozen at the doorway, biting her lip until she nearly drew blood, determined not to let a single tear fall.

After a long while, she finally knocked on the door and walked in.

The way everyone in the room grinned at her just made her feel sick.

Wendy bit her tongue and just sat quietly in the corner.

George completely ignored her the whole time, and she didn’t try to get his attention either. Instead, she just texted Teresa.

Wendy thought to herself, ‘It’s finally time to put an end to all this. Just let Teresa be the witness to the end.

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