When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98

After carrying Teresa upstairs, Charles gently laid her on the bed and tucked her in.

He brought her some fever meds and a cup of warm water. Then he sat by her side, watching as she took the medicine.

Once she finished, he took the glass from her and said, “Let’s talk.”

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Teresa’s head was still pounding. Leaning against the headboard, she looked at Charles and asked, “About what?”

“I’m going on a business trip this weekend,” Charles said.

His words were clear. He wanted Teresa to take care of Yolanda.

But even if Teresa caught on, she just played dumb.

“Charles, you don’t have to report to me about your plans. I’ve never tried to keep tabs on you,” Teresa said.

There was a time when she longed for it, even if she knew it was just wishful thinking.

But eventually, she stopped letting herself dwell on those hopes.

She thought, ‘Charles hardly ever came home. So why would he keep me updated about everything he did?‘

“I need you to stay home and take care of Yolanda this weekend. I’ll be back on Sunday,” Charles said, cutting to the chase.

Seeing how straightforward he was with his request, Teresa didn’t overthink it. She just assumed he really had to go on a business trip.

After all, he was the CEO of the Logan Group. There was always a ton of stuff on his plate.

It made sense that he’d need to travel every now and then.

As for the weekend, Teresa had both days off, and she didn’t have to work or be on call,

After hesitating for a moment, Teresa nodded. “Okay.”

With Charles off on his business trip and Naomi gone, Teresa could only look after Yolanda.

Teresa thought to herself, ‘I’ll just do what’s expected of me. That’s enough.’

Seeing Teresa agree, Charles felt relieved. “Get some rest. I’ll go check on Yolanda.”

Teresa didn’t reply. She just slipped under the covers.

Once she lay down, Charles gently tucked her in and tidied her hair.

Teresa instinctively closed her eyes. It felt unreal that Charles was being so gentle.

But the places he’d touched still tingled, a burning reminder that none of this was a dream.

When Charles stepped into Yolanda’s room, she was sprawled out on her bed, on a video call with Naomi.

Neither of them was saying much. Each was just busy with their own stuff.

Naomi was tending to her sick mom on her side of the call, while Yolanda had a second tablet propped up, watching cartoons.

When Charles pushed the door open, Yolanda spotted him right away. “Dad”

Yolanda reached out with both arms, wanting a hug

Charles‘ heart just melted. In a few quick steps, he picked her up and sat her on his lap.

On the other end of the video call, Naomi was talking to her mom, but Charles didn’t pay much attention. He leaned down and said to Yolanda, “Yolanda, I’m heading to the neighboring state this weekend to visit Mrs. Yates.”

Yolanda looked up at him “Dad, can I go too?”

Charles rubbed her little cheek. “You’re still not feeling well. Let’s wait until you’re better, okay?”

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Yolanda’s face fell. She pouted, looking all sad and disappointed.

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Charles lowered his voice, trying to cheer her up. “Your Mom is going to stay with you at Joyacre Villa this weekend. Once you’re feeling better and your tummy doesn’t hurt anymore, I will take you out to play.”

Yolanda kept her head down, silent as ever, still looking all upset.

Charles coaxed her gently. “If you’re good, I will grant you one more wish.”

Yolanda’s eyes lit up as she looked up at him. “Anything?”

Charles nodded. “Yes.”

can make a request.”

Yolanda instantly perked up, hugging Charles’s arm. “Can I make a request now?”

Charles put on a stern face. “Let’s see how you behave first. If you’re good, then

Sylvia let out a sigh. “Teresa, when I was at the gynecology ward earlier, I think I saw Charles there.”

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Teresa paused for a second, but her tone stayed flat. “Oh.”

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Sylvia finally couldn’t hold it in. “But he was with a woman, and they looked really close. They were smiling, laughing, and chatting like they were a married couple.”

Teresa instantly knew who Sylvia was talking about, but she just acted like she didn’t care at all. “Yeah, I know, Sylvia.”

Sylvia could sense Teresa’s calm front, but she couldn’t help but ask, “Teresa, are you really alright?”

Teresa replied, “Her name is Naomi. She’s the one Charles truly loves. Sylvia, in the end, it’s the people who aren’t loved that lose out.”.

Sylvia huffed, “But you’re his wife. No matter what, how is she any different from the other woman?”

Teresa gave a bitter laugh. “Honestly, in Charles’s eyes, I’m probably the real other woman here.”

Sylvia just felt totally at a loss. She really didn’t know what else to say.

After a moment of silence, she finally asked, “Are you really okay? Have you recovered?”

Teresa smiled, “Yeah, I’m pretty much back to normal.”

Sylvia sighed in relief, “That’s good to hear. It wouldn’t be worth it to let a guy like him mess with

Teresa just smiled faintly, not saying anything more.

your health.”

After lunch, Teresa made sure Yolanda got her nap. When Yolanda woke up, Teresa took her out to the play area for a while.

Just after five, Teresa got a call from Sylvia that she had almost arrived in Riverdale.

Once Teresa brought Yolanda back to Joyacre Villa, she quickly changed and headed out to meet Sylvia.

After meeting up with Sylvia, Teresa treated her to a high–end meal at an upscale restaurant.

Throughout dinner, Sylvia kept complaining about Charles, but Teresa just gave a few polite smiles and stayed silent, clearly not in the mood to join in.

After dinner, the two of them went to the mall together.

After shopping with Sylvia for a couple of outfits, Teresa ended up in the kids‘ section without even noticing.

All those adorable little dresses and long–sleeved tops caught her eye. She just wanted to buy them for Yolanda, almost on impulse.

Even though Yolanda pretty much hated her these days, Teresa still found herself walking right in, like she couldn’t help it.

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