บททั้งหมดของ When She Turns Her Back: บทที่ 411 - บทที่ 420

Talia's steps toward the door paused.She couldn't help herself. She turned to look at Connor, her voice cold as she said, "The fact that you'd say something like that proves you're no better yourself."Connor had never liked Talia. Seeing her talk back to him now, he instantly flared up. "Say that again!"Talia laughed coldly. "I could say it ten times, and it wouldn't change. You're the trashy one who can't measure up."Connor lost his temper completely. He threw down his phone and stormed toward Talia. "You're asking for it."When he got close, Connor raised his hand to hit her. His hand was still in midair when a stern voice rang out from upstairs."Connor, stop!"It was Christian's voice.Hearing his older brother's voice, Connor instinctively panicked. He immediately pulled his hand back.Christian came downstairs in light-gray pajamas, each step landing like a hammer against Connor's chest.When Christian got close, Connor finally spoke. "Chris."He kept his head down

After Nancy went upstairs, she glanced back at Connor from the corner landing. Seeing him standing there dazed and bewildered, a warm glow spread through her.The thought of many men liking her made her feel sweet inside.Upstairs, she headed straight to Christian's room. He was in the middle of changing, pajama top already off. However, Nancy didn't look away. Instead, she walked right up to him.Hearing footsteps, Christian glanced back. When he saw that it was Nancy, he buttoned his shirt while asking, "Why didn't you sleep longer?"Nancy moved to stand in front of him. She stood on her tiptoes to straighten his shirt collar. She deliberately leaned close to Christian, so near that if he just lowered his head slightly, he could brush against her cheek.At the same time, Nancy answered Christian's question. "I figured that you'd be heading to the office, so I came specially to see you. If I weren't here, you probably wouldn't even know how to tie your tie."Nancy was usually th

The lead teachers saw Nancy and instinctively pressed their lips together, but even so, they couldn't openly criticize her.Melissa clapped her hands, drawing the crowd's attention. "Everyone, please quiet down and listen. For today's fall field trip, we'll have two parents with two children per group."First, we'll take buses to Silvercrest Park, then gather firewood to cook. After cooking, everyone will share their food."In the afternoon, we'll have parent-child games, drawing, and singing in the park. After that, parents must check in with me before leaving in an orderly manner."When Melissa spoke, the parents finally quieted down. After she finished, many parents rushed toward Nancy, asking, "Mrs. Lane, want to team up with us?"Mothers and fathers alike flocked to Nancy. The once quiet, orderly group had already descended into chaos twice because of her arrival.The entire time, only Talia and Quentin, with their respective children, hadn't moved. Seeing the disorder, the

Talia was using a tissue to stop the bleeding on Quentin's finger. When she heard his question, her body stiffened for a moment, almost imperceptibly.After a brief silence, she finally responded, "We're from two different worlds."She kept her head lowered, her lashes casting a shadow over her face. She didn't smile, and her tone was serious and firm.Uneasy, Quentin lowered his voice. "Talia, I've taken so many steps toward you. Why won't you take even one toward me?"Talia held onto his finger to stop the bleeding, then raised her head to meet his gaze. When their eyes locked, she saw deep anger and frustration in his.She was momentarily lost in thought, but then the image of Quentin kissing Nancy that night resurfaced in her mind.Her expression grew cold, and her tone became just as icy. "You have your life, and I have mine."Quentin had heard this excuse too many times. However, she hadn't been like this back in the hospital. She had let him hold her while she slept.He

When Talia heard the shouting, she looked over and saw Yvonne standing on a stone, loudly cursing Evan with cruel words.Talia's fists tightened as she walked toward them, her anger building inside her.But just as she was within eight feet of Yvonne, Maeve suddenly charged out from nowhere. Without uttering a single word, she tackled Yvonne to the ground.Maeve didn't hold back. While Yvonne was still frozen in shock, Maeve climbed onto her and began slapping her face and body with ruthless force.Yvonne, being a rich young lady, was no fighter. She was no match for Maeve and quickly found herself on the losing side.The commotion from the two children fighting was hard to miss. Even Nancy, who was focused on charming Quentin, frowned.Nancy marched toward the battered Yvonne while shouting, "Maeve, do you have any idea what you're doing? Do you think Chris is going to let you off once he finds out about this?"Her words were clearly meant for Talia's ears. Nancy was trying to