When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 196

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Troy sat at the edge of the bed, his whole body stiffening as Teresa spoke. Even he could tell what she meant she wanted him out of

here.

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Is she really kicking me out?‘ Troy thought, suddenly feeling like he didn’t belong.

But Troy wasn’t about to leave. He frowned and said, “I’m not busy. I’ll stay here with you. You’re sick, and I just can’t leave you alone.”

Teresa looked at him, her face unreadable, her voice soft but distant. “Go home. Wendy’s a girl. It’ll be easier for her to take care of me.

Troy’s frown deepened as he protested, “But you told me last night you would—”

He wanted to remind her that she’d let him into her heart–just last night, she’d agreed to let him stay by her side.

But before he could get the words out, Teresa gently cut him off. “I had a fever last night, wasn’t really myself. Please, Mr. Hamilton, don’t dwell on it.”

Troy knew Teresa was trying to push him away, but he couldn’t just leave. “I’m not going anywhere. If you want Wendy to keep you company, that’s fine. I’ll be here in the hospital, and you can just act like I’m invisible.”

Just then, Wendy walked into the hospital room, placing the bouquet of lilies she brought on the bedside table and setting the fruit

basket down on the coffee table.

Seeing how determined Troy was to stay, something clicked inside Wendy–she suddenly understood just how much Teresa meant to

him.

Someone as proud as Troy, now standing here so humble and vulnerable in front of Teresa… it was almost hard to believe.

Leo’s eyes had been fixed on Wendy from the moment she walked into the room.

There was a straightforward admiration in his gaze–nothing hidden, nothing awkward, just honest appreciation that didn’t cross any

lines.

Wendy sensed his gaze, glanced his way, and gave Leo a polite nod of greeting.

Seeing that Troy wasn’t budging, Teresa sighed in resignation. “Fine, do whatever you want.”

She thought to herself, if he wouldn’t go, she could always find her own way to make him leave.

Then, turning to Wendy, Teresa said, “Wendy, I want to go for a walk.”

Wendy quickly moved to the bedside, bending down to help Teresa up.

But just then, Troy, who had been watching Teresa closely, asked in a low, concerned voice, “You’re still not well. Where are you trying to go?”

Teresa threw back the covers and looked right at Troy. “I’m going to check on Charles. He spent all night with Yolanda, so it’s my turn to take over. The guy needs a break.”

She said that on purpose, just to push Troy’s buttons.

Really, all she wanted was for Troy to get out–nothing more, nothing less.

But as Teresa started to climb off the bed, Troy suddenly seized her wrist, his gaze icy and intense as he stared her down. “Teresa, you’re still sick. I’m not letting you go see them.”

Teresa didn’t even try to pull away. She faced him openly and said straight to his face, “Charles is my husband, Yolanda is my daughter. If I’m not supposed to see them, who should I see? You? And what are you to me, exactly?”

The air in the hospital room practically crackled with tension as Teresa and Troy faced off.

Leo finally tore his gaze away from Wendy and looked at Troy. With just one glance, he could tell–Troy was genuinely furious.

As for Teresa? She was no less angry.

Troy didn’t just hold on–he tightened his grip on Teresa’s hand, his dark, razor–sharp eyes locking with hers as he leaned in and spoke

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in a low, almost growling voice. “That’s right, Teresa. You should see me–because I’m your lover. The only one you have.”

As Teresa was turning to leave, Leo looked like he wanted to say something else, but Troy called out to stop him. “Leo, just forget it.”

Leo shot back, frustrated, “Come on, don’t say that! You’re Troy–how could you possibly lose? That’s impossible!”

Troy’s eyes turned red, and though he tried to keep it together, his voice went ràwin an instant. “I lost to Teresa. But honestly, if it had to be anyone, I guess it was worth it.”

Leo patted Troy’s shoulder, feeling for his friend. For once, he just didn’t know how to comfort him.

Troy let out a hollow, bitter laugh. “Let’s go. She probably doesn’t need me anymore. I don’t belong here.

Even with all the anger, resentment, and helplessness welling up inside him, Troy realized leaving was the only thing left for him to do.

No matter how hard he tried, he could never outshine Charles in Teresa’s eyes,

Meanwhile, Teresa and Wendy took the elevator down and made their way to the hospital’s garden.

When they got to the gazebo, Wendy looked around and asked, a bit puzzled, “Weren’t we going to see Charles and Yolanda? Why’d we end up here instead?”

Teresa sat quietly on a stone bench, not answering Wendy’s question. Her eyes started to fill with tears.

Wendy saw how upset Teresa was and stepped over to give her a gentle hug. “Hey, what’s going on?” she asked softly.

Teresa didn’t explain. She just pressed her face against Wendy’s shoulder and murmured, “I just need a hug.

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Wendy didn’t ask any more questions. She gently patted Teresa’s head and said, “You should’ve told me you were in the hospital. I would’ve come right away.”

Teresa mumbled, “I’m sorry, Wendy.”

Wendy let out a small laugh. “Those things you said just now… You didn’t really mean them, did you? Or were you just upset?”

Teresa didn’t reply directly. After a pause, she said softly, “Just treat it like a dream. When we wake up, everything will be okay.”