When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189

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As Yvonne spoke, she shot a deliberate glance at Teresa, who was lounging against the bedrail.

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It was clear to Teresa that Yvonne had chosen her words on purpose.

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Teresa caught every word, but she made sure to look like she hadn’t heard a thing, carefully sipping her soup as if nothing had happened. Teresa thought to herself, ‘She really wants me to react? Not a chance.‘

Troy watched Teresa too; he knew she’d picked up on it and was playing dumb, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes.

But Troy didn’t push it. He just flashed Yvonne a faint smile and said, “Thanks, Yvonne, but whether I’m really the one someone can spend their life with–that’s for Teresa to judge. If she says I am, then that’s all that matters.”

Yvonne smiled back and replied, “Well, just remember–fortune always smiles on those who put in the effort.”

Troy forced a smile. “I hope so.”

When it came to winning Teresa over, he sometimes felt like he had it in the bag, and other times, it felt like an uphill battle.

Like right now-)

-Yvonne was practically steering the conversation for him, but Teresa didn’t give the slightest reaction.

But Troy didn’t mind. He figured maybe it’s because Teresa isn’t divorced yet, so she’s not even thinking about anything else right now.

He thought, ‘Once she’s single, I’ll work day and night to win her over. She’ll definitely let me into her heart.

After Teresa finished her soup, Troy took the bowl from her and started cleaning up the food containers on the bedside table.

Yvonne saw how attentive and hardworking Troy was, and she smiled to herself.

She sat down next to Teresa, took her hand, and glanced over at Troy before whispering, “I ran into Charles on my way in.”

Teresa’s eyes immediately filled with worry. “Did something happen? Was he bothering you?”

Yvonne patted Teresa’s hand, obviously concerned, and decided to be upfront. “Charles said he’s been trying to reach you, but apparently Yolanda’s been admitted to the ICU.”

Teresa bolted upright. “Oh no, I have to check on Yolanda right now!”

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She was a doctor, so she knew just how dangerous it was–for a little flu to land someone in the ICU? Teresa’s heart clenched.

No matter what, Yolanda was still her little girl.

Whether Yolanda lived or not–no matter what happened–Teresa had to be there for her. She couldn’t turn her back on her daughter’s life and death.

Yvonne, as a mother herself, instantly understood Teresa’s worry and offered gently, “Let me come with you.”

Teresa felt Yvonne’s support and concern; she gave a grateful nod. “Alright.”

Troy, busy tidying up, caught all of their conversation.

Seeing that both Teresa and Yvonne were heading out to see Yolanda, Troy jumped in eagerly, “I’ll go along too.”

Teresa’s the only one he’s worried about.

If Teresa were healthy, he wouldn’t have gone with her.

But right now, she still had a fever. There was no way he’d let her go by herself.

Teresa hesitated for a moment, but she ultimately decided against it.

Troy saw she was firm and didn’t push it.

He told himself, ‘Doesn’t matter if she says no–I’m still going to follow her, even if it has to be in secret.

Yvonne supported Teresa as they made their way to the pediatric ward together.

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When they arrived, Teresa spotted Charles and Sharon sitting together on a bench down the hall, both silent–neither saying a word, just sitting there in heavy silence.

When Charles kept silent, Teresa had to break the silence. “How is Yolanda doing?”

Teresa was shaking, barely able to keep standing, but Yvonne gripped her tightly, scared she’d collapse at any second.

Charles lifted his face to look at Teresa, struggling to keep his emotions in check. “So you can just ignore your daughter’s life or death? You–look at the messages I…” he started, his words trailing off.

After saying that, Yvonne looked at Teresa again. “Teresa, let’s go. I’ll take you back.”

As Yvonne supported Teresa out, she turned to glance at Charles and continued, “Charles, you should think carefully about all this.”

Charles listened to Yvonne, and all at once, some of the anger drained out of him, replaced by a heavy, conflicted feeling he couldn’t

shake

When he looked at Teresa, it hit him–she wasn’t faring much better than Yolanda. If anything, she looked just as fragile.

Deep down, he cared so much, but when he tried to speak, none of the words he wanted to say would come out,

Sharon, seeing this, was frantic. “Mr. Logan, Mrs. Logan is in such a state–you should go after her!”

Charles didn’t respond to Sharon. Instead, he said. “You should head back. Make sure to bring Yolanda breakfast early tomorrow.”

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Sharon let out a helpless sigh and left too.

Just as Yvonne was helping Teresa over to the elevator, the doors opened.

As the doors opened, Troy stepped out.

Seeing Teresa on the verge of collapsing, he didn’t hesitate. In two strides, he swept her up into his arms.

At that moment, the other elevator doors slid open as well.

Naomi stepped out of the elevator just in time to see Troy sweeping Teresa up into his arms.

She froze, then blurted out, “Mr. Hamilton?”

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Troy didn’t even acknowledge her, but Yvonne–usually all warmth and kindness–let her claws show. “Smart dogs know better than to get in the way. Ms. Yates, you don’t want to be that kind of mutt, do you?”

With that, Yvonne jabbed the button to shut the elevator doors.

As the doors slid shut, Naomi let out a cold, contemptuous laugh. “What a worthless doormat–letting anyone walk all over her.”

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