When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 103

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The vibe in the private room was off, so Teresa quietly slipped over to Wendy’s side.

Wendy turned off the music and lights, which really ticked off George. He lost it on the spot.

Everyone in the room went dead quiet.

Wendy stood quietly, her gaze on George calm and distant.

When she spoke, her voice was low. “George, are you happy when you’re with me?”

George could tell something was off with Wendy. She never brought up their relationship in front of others, but now she was asking so casually, as if it didn’t matter at all.

He paused, pushing the whole music and lights thing to the back of his mind for now.

“I’m happy. What’s up?” George said.

His tone was a little off, like he really didn’t want to talk about it.

Wendy’s eyes turned red, but she gave a faint smile. “But George, I’m just not happy anymore.”

She could forgive George for cheating, for hitting her, but she just couldn’t forgive the way he thought about her parents.

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‘How could he say my parents had to beg him before he’d agree to marry me? If that’s really how it is, I’d rather stay single forever,’ Wendy thought.

Teresa stood off to the side, and she could tell Wendy was dead serious. This time, it wasn’t just for show.

When George heard Wendy say she wasn’t happy, he looked confused. “What do you mean? Are you picking a fight again?”

Wendy was always the first to cave whenever they argued.

George always had the upper hand when it came to their fights.

But this time, Wendy wasn’t going to give him the chance.

Wendy met George’s eyes, dead serious. “George, it’s over between us.”

George was caught off guard, but he didn’t say a word to stop her or try to explain himself.

He remembered that this wasn’t the first time Wendy had talked about breaking up.

But every time, she’d always come back to him, asking to make up.

So this time, he just assumed it would be no different.

He didn’t bother to stop her or say anything to defend himself.

Wendy had seen this coming, so she wasn’t disappointed. She just grabbed Teresa’s hand and headed out.

George didn’t even wait for them to leave before he turned the music back on and switched the lights on

The room instantly came back to life.

Finally, someone couldn’t hold back anymore. “George, you should probably go talk to Wendy. She looks pretty pissed”

But George just shrugged it off “Don’t sweat it. She’ll be crawling back to me soon enough. Without me, who else would want her? Who’d be interested in a woman who’s basically used up?”

His friend still tried to reason with him. “George, don’t you think that’s a bit harsh?”

George grabbed the microphone and said. “What’s the big deal? Let’s keep the party going. She’ll come crawling back.”

His voice blared through the microphone. Teresa and Wendy, already halfway down the hall, caught his shout loud and clear.

George was obviously using the mic to warn Wendy not to make a scene.

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Teresa, worried about Wendy, gripped her hand tighter without thinking.

Wendy paused and gave Teresa a reassuring smile. “Teresa, I’m really okay,” she said softly.

Teresa forced herself to relax and let it go, not pressing any further.

But then Wendy gestured in a direction and said, “Teresa, check it out over there.”

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Teresa followed her gaze and spotted Charles, Yolanda, Jason, Naomi, and Finn hanging out together.

The bar was noisy and messy, and honestly, Yolanda was far too young to be in a place like this.

Teresa glanced at the time. It was almost eleven.

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Charles’s voice came through, cold and direct. “Where are you?”

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Teresa wasn’t in the mood to answer. She cut him off. “Just say what you want.”

She seriously doubted he was calling just to make small talk.

Charles said, “You don’t need to come back to Joyacre Villa for a few days.”

Teresa just replied, her tone flat, “Alright.”

She knew now that Naomi was back, there was no place for her at Joyacre Villa anymor

Charles added, “Yolanda’s fine. Don’t worry about her.”

Teresa’s voice dropped, cold and distant. “Alright, I get it.”

With Naomi around, Yolanda wouldn’t have any problems anyway.

With that, Teresa was about to hang up.

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But then Charles’s voice came through again. “Hey, where were you Saturday night? Why didn’t you answer when I called?”

Teresa knew he was talking about the night Troy was in her car, but she fired back, “Charles, I don’t have to report my whereabouts to you.”

Charles’s voice was low and cold. “You’re my wife. I have to know you’re safe.”

Teresa gave a hollow laugh. “Don’t bother, Charles. That’s not necessary.”

With that, she hung up without a second thought.

‘Wife? Safety? How much of that is even sincere?‘ Teresa thought, her heart cold.

If this had been before, Teresa would’ve been thrilled beyond words.

But now, Teresa didn’t trust Charles at all. His heart was with Naomi. There was no way he’d ever truly care about her.

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