The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1020 Sue's Worries

"Please don't say that. It's all behind us now. Besides, I never blamed you," Sheryl said with a genuine smile. "In fact, I also did something wrong. We should just leave the past behind." "I'm glad to hear that," Laura returned as she smiled in relief. She motioned to the stairway at the end of the hall as she continued, "Sue is resting upstairs. You may go and check on her now. Please stay and join us for dinner. I will cook some delicious food for you." "No, thanks," Sheryl refused her offer instantly.

"Come on, Sheryl, please say yes," Laura urged. Narrowing her eyes at Sheryl, she asked skeptically, "Are you still mad at me? Otherwise, why would you refuse to eat with us?" "No, please don't get me wrong," Sheryl explained as she shook her hands.

The frown on the elder's face disappeared. She beamed, "Then stay and have dinner with us. You can also spend more time with Sue."

Watching the hesitant look on Sheryl's face, she persuaded her, "Sue has been required to stay home recently. She must feel dull. I'm sure she would be delighted to see you."

"Okay, I will stay as you wish," Sheryl finally agreed.

Since Laura showed her great hospitality, she couldn't replace a reason to refuse her invitation. Sheryl headed upstairs and went straight to Sue's room. As she came in, she saw her staring out the window. Hearing her footsteps, the pregnant woman turned around and caught sight of her bestie. As expected, her presence brought her great satisfaction. Ecstatic, she sprinted towards her and held her hand. "Oh, Sher, you're here!" she gushed.

"Oh, geez! Couldn't you slow down?" Sheryl frowned at her reckless friend before she said, "You scared the hell out of me. Let me remind you again. You're pregnant so you should always be careful." "It's okay," Sue assured her with a smile. She then started to whine, "You have no idea how boring it is to stay home all day. I was about to call you up. It is really driving me nuts." "Come on, Mimi, it's not that bad. Anyway, you can't go anywhere now," Sheryl comforted as she took her hand and led Sue to sit on the bed with her. "You know, it's not safe outside. Since you are having a baby soon, everyone will be worried if you go out alone. What if anything happens to you? We can't afford to bear the consequence."

"I know they do this for my good. Anthony told me the same. In fact, I understand why he's doing this. But I got nothing to do at home. Every morning when I wake up, Anthony already left for work. I only go downstairs during breakfast and lunch time. I spend most of the time in my bedroom. When Anthony gets off work, we have dinner together. Then we usually go for a walk and that's the only time that I can relax. Such a dull life is really not my thing. Sometimes I thought it would've been better if I hadn't gotten pregnant," Sue uttered with a resigned smile.

"What are you talking about?"

Sheryl scowled with a warning, "You always say such stupid things. I am telling you, your unborn baby can hear you." "Is that so?" Sue was shocked.

She rubbed her baby bump and explained hurriedly, "Oh, honey, I was just kidding." Looking at the rattled Sue, Sheryl burst into laughter.

She teased, "You will be a mother soon, but you still act so childish."

"Anthony has treated me very well. But I can't help but worry that something bad may happen."

Sue let out a sigh and went on, "Sher, I think too much, right?"

"Exactly," Sheryl confirmed. She then suggested, "Mimi, your first priority is to take care of yourself and your baby. You need to eat and sleep well. The wedding date is fast approaching, but Anthony and his family will get everything ready for you. All you need to do is have a good rest and be the most beautiful bride during the ceremony. So stop worrying over nothing."

"But I don't know," Sue responded with a troubled look. "I want to clear my mind and focus on my baby. But I feel depressed whenever I think of my mother and Allen." She sighed heavily and narrated, "Doris' mother came here again the other day. Anthony asked me to stay in the room, but I still heard them talking. She lost her daughter. No matter what kind of person Doris was, she was still her precious child. It's natural that she couldn't forgive us.

I know Allen is my brother. But justice should be served. I only hope he would contact me, so I can persuade him to surrender to the police."

"I don't think that's a good idea," Sheryl voiced her opinion as she furrowed her eyebrows.

"Why not?" Sue took a deep breath before saying, "When I heard the heartbroken screams of Doris' mother, I felt terribly sorry for her. I am about to be a mother as well, so I can understand that she is having a hard time."

"You are too kind. You always take the blame for others," Sheryl remarked as she cast a dissatisfied glance at her confidant. "Of course she feels sad about losing her daughter. But have you ever thought about this? If she hadn't schemed with her daughter in an attempt to swindle money from you, she wouldn't have lost her."

"You're right, but..." Sue tried to think about it thoroughly. A crease formed between her eyebrows as she continued, "Anyway, her daughter is gone. No one wanted such a horrible thing to happen." "Yes, no one wanted it to happen," Sheryl followed. "But did you cause all of this?" she questioned.

"I understand that Doris' mother must have felt sad so she came here and wanted to bring your brother to justice. But I think she came here mainly because she wanted to get a big sum of money from Anthony Her daughter is dead, but she still planned to use her death to blackmail Anthony. Why would you pity such a woman?" "But she already lost her daughter. It's natural that she wants to get some compensation. Don't you think so?" Sue still spoke for Doris' mother. "It's not your fault. You didn't murder her daughter. In fact, you are also a victim. But she comes here to harass you from time to time. I can't agree with her extreme acts. Do you think it's right for her to pester an innocent person that way?" As Sue didn't argue with her, she continued, "Anthony must have already looked into her intentions. He knows what that woman wants, but he still makes no compromise.

Do you know why?" Sheryl watched as Sue seemed to ponder on this thought.

She remained silent so Sheryl decided to continue with her conclusion. "Because he knows that once he gives her some money, she will ask for more another time," she explained.