Semua Bab When She Turns Her Back: Bab 161 - Bab 170

Talia could roughly guess Franklin's intentions. He'd always known her relationship with Christian wasn't good, and he'd always wanted to bring them together.This time, Christian was particularly critical of Talia due to the situation with Eliza. Franklin was arranging for Talia to visit Eliza to ease the tension between them.Although Franklin had arranged the visit himself, he'd tell Christian that it was all Talia's thoughtful idea. Talia understood Franklin's little schemes all too well.However, she didn't think that there was really any need to ease the relationship between her and Christian anymore. Sooner or later, she'd make way for Nancy anyway. The only reason Christian hadn't signed the divorce agreement yet was probably because he felt that the timing wasn't right.After thinking it over, Talia still refused Franklin's suggestion. "Franklin, let Christian go instead. If I go to the Gardner residence, they won't welcome me. If I upset the patient and something happens,

When Christian spoke, Julian and Nancy were both standing behind him. Hearing him refer to Talia as his wife, Julian instinctively glanced at Nancy beside him. She also looked back at him.The two exchanged glances but remained silent. Christian's sudden mention of Talia left Julian genuinely confused about his intentions.Christian clearly didn't love his wife, yet he suddenly brought her up and acknowledged her. It was truly puzzling.Nancy lowered her head, pressing her lips together tightly. Julian could read her thoughts with a single glance. However, he'd already made up his mind. He would stand by Nancy and support her becoming Christian's future wife.Aside from mentioning the gifts, Christian didn't bring up anything else. Julian walked them out to the Gardner residence entrance. After watching them get in the car, he returned inside.In the car, the chauffeur drove while Christian and Nancy sat in the back. From the moment they got in the car, neither of them spoke. Ch

Hearing Talia's cold refusal, Christian's eyes darkened with displeasure. After a long moment, he asked, "Wouldn't it be more appropriate for you to do this?"Was he implying that, as his wife, Talia should iron his clothes?Talia let out a bitter laugh before refusing again. "I'm about to eat. Either iron it yourself or have Emma do it for you. I'm not going to iron it for you, Christian."She didn't mention Nancy at all because she knew that Christian would never bear to ask her to do it. Christian stared down at Talia for a long moment but didn't force the issue. In the end, he headed back up the stairs.Talia ate some of the oatmeal Emma had made and some eggs. When she looked at the clock, it was nearly 7:40 am, but Yvonne still hadn't come downstairs.Unable to wait any longer, she climbed up the stairs to wake Yvonne. When she got there, Yvonne was indeed still in bed. Talia woke her and told her that she was about to be late, then let her go wash up on her own.Yvonne had

Christian sat at the dining table. Yvonne tilted her head and asked him, "Daddy, you're not working late at the office today?""No."Yvonne ate her dinner with bits of food still clinging to the corners of her mouth. She smiled happily. "That's great. It's been so long since I've eaten with Mommy and Daddy together."Christian pulled out a tissue and wiped the mess from the corners of her mouth, smiling as he said, "Eat slowly."Yvonne nodded, then glanced at Talia. Talia was eating dinner quietly, not saying a single word. There wasn't much emotion on her face either.But in Yvonne's memories, whenever Talia saw Christian, the latter's face was full of smiles and warmth. Now, Talia didn't even bother getting up to greet him.Before, Talia would take Christian's coat and briefcase from his hands, set out slippers for him, and say, "Go wash your hands. Dinner will be ready soon."Yvonne felt confused but couldn't figure out why things had changed. So she decided not to think abou

Talia didn't know how she got back to her room or how she ended up lying on the couch. She lay curled on her side in the darkness, staring at nothing in a daze.She didn't know how much time had passed before Yvonne finally came back."Mommy?" As she entered, Yvonne called out into the darkness.Talia returned to her senses and responded coolly, "Yes."Following the sound, Yvonne sat beside Talia. "Mommy, how is Grandma doing lately?"Yvonne's sudden mention of Madeline didn't make Talia happy. She figured that Nancy's mention of her own mother must have reminded Yvonne of hers.Talia's reaction was indifferent, her voice detached as she said, "Fine."Hearing this, Yvonne leaned against Talia's shoulder. "Mommy, I want to go see Grandma."Although Talia didn't know Yvonne's true intentions, she didn't agree to this request. Without hesitation, she refused. "No need. You still have to go to kindergarten. School is more important."Yvonne thought for a moment before compromising