The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1043 Why Did You Hit Allen

Peggy's hands and legs were both tied up, but that didn't stop her from being aggressive in hurling hateful words against Sue. She continued to scold her. And because she was an elder, no one came forward to try to shut her up.

Her beloved son, Allen, kept begging Sue and Anthony to let him go, but his pleading was left ignored. Sensing that they had no intention of releasing him, he lost his patience and started cursing his sister. The ruckus created by the mother and son duo did not sit well with Anthony's current state as it aggravated more his throbbing headache.

And he couldn't endure it anymore. As soon as Peggy was done speaking some harsh words towards Sue, he snapped, strode forward and punched Allen hard in the face.

"What are you doing?" Peggy screeched as she witnessed her son's head jerked to the side. Fear gripped her heart when she saw Allen spitting out a mouthful of blood. Looking daggers at Anthony, she wailed indignantly, "What's wrong with you? Why did you hit Allen?"

She helplessly glued her eyes on Allen. "He is defenseless, but you struck him. You are a demon," she reproached. As Allen's face twisted in pain and beads of sweat formed on his forehead, Peggy went into a panic.

Taking a cold look at the anxious mother, Anthony cautioned, "Auntie, it doesn't matter if you don't like Sue. But let me remind you that she is going to be my wife and that she is carrying my child. If I hear you curse her again, I will see to it that Allen will bear the consequences. Don't you love your son best? If you don't want to see him suffer, then you should better show some respect to Sue."

"You..." Peggy gnashed her teeth as her face fumed in anger. She had no choice but to shut up.

Not long after, Anthony and Andy herded the mother and son out, and Sue trailed carefully behind them. However, Sheryl at that time was waiting together with Charles beside their car. She was restless and nervous but relief washed over her upon seeing the pregnant woman coming her way. Sheryl dashed forward and held her hand, examining her closely from head to toe, and then she anxiously probed her, "Are you all right?"

"I am fine," Sue replied with a reassuring smile. "Why are you here?"

"I was worried about you," Sheryl replied with a frown. "Anthony barely slept for two consecutive days to replace you. He was afraid that something horrible might happen to you..."

Sue was deeply touched. 'I am so lucky to have them at this lifetime-my best friend, Sheryl and my love, Anthony,' she mused delightedly.

"Sher, I hope you can do me a favor..." Anthony reluctantly managed to say after some time.

"I am listening," Sheryl prodded at him. "What is it?"

"I am concerned about Sue's health. Please take her to the hospital. I will meet you there right after I send them to the police station," Anthony replied with knotted brows.

"Okay," Sheryl agreed without any hesitation. 'Sue is pregnant now. It's better to get her a pre-natal check-up,' she pondered.

Seeing how worried Anthony looked, Sue reached out for his hand and asserted, "I am fine. How about I come with you?"

"I don't think it's a good idea," Anthony firmly declined. "Don't you believe me? Are you afraid that I might hurt them?"

"No, don't get me wrong. I..." Sue tried to explain but, her words faltered. After what Peggy and Allen had done to her, she took no pity on them. She was just worried about Anthony's physical condition. "Good. Go with Sher," Anthony returned with a warm smile. Holding on to Sue's hand, he added softly, "I will be with you shortly after I take care of those things."

"Fine," Sue yielded at last. Charles drove Sheryl and Sue to the hospital. After getting some checkups, the doctor told them that everything was fine with Sue and her baby except that her child suffered slight malnutrition. Upon hearing this, Sue was so scared that she almost burst into tears.

"Sher, wh-what should I do?" Sue asked nervously with reddened eyes.

"Easy, Sue. It's not a big deal," Sheryl reassured her best friend as she held her hand. "You didn't sleep and eat well these days, so it's normal that your baby lacks nutrition. As long as you have a good rest and you don't skip a meal, it will be okay."

As she gently pat her shoulder, Sheryl concluded, "Don't worry. Your baby will be safe and sound."

"Are you sure?" Sue doubted.

"Of course it will be," Sheryl nodded in confirmation. "How are you feeling now? Are you hungry? Would you like to eat something?" Sheryl inquired.

"Sure, I am starving," Sue replied.

Sheryl needed to keep Sue company, so she asked her husband to run an errand, which he gladly obliged. Since it was already late at night, Charles could only buy a bowl of porridge before returning to the hospital.

Looking at Sheryl, Charles observed, "Stay here and be with your friend. I am leaving to smoke. I will wait for you outside."

"Ummm," Sheryl agreed. 'He only wants to give us some space to chat up in private, and that's why he found an excuse to take leave,' she thought.

Charles had already quit smoking for the sake of their children.

"Would you like to eat some more?" Sheryl asked, noticing that Sue barely ate.

"No, thanks. I am full now," Sue replied, putting down the bowl.

"But you only had a little porridge," Sheryl snapped with wrinkled eyebrows. "Have you forgotten that the doctor said that your child lacks nutrition? You should eat more."

"I know, but..." And there Sue stopped, a wry smile appearing on her face. She grabbed Sheryl's hand and continued, "I have no appetite, Sher.

I know I should stop thinking about those things for my baby's sake. But they are my family-my mother and brother. I can't stop worrying about them." She tried persuading herself to get them out of her mind countless times, but she couldn't do it.

"I understand you," Sheryl coaxed her as a wry smile escaped her lips. "I know how you are feeling right now. I put my birth mother into prison.

I know it's useless to comfort you. And you can't force yourself to stop thinking about this horrible thing. If no one cared to abide by the rule, our world would be in chaos. Do you understand? They must face the consequence.

Your unborn baby is a blessing. You should pay more attention to it," Sheryl concluded.

'Sue understands all those things I said. She only replaces it hard to accept. I've been there, and it feels like hell,' she contemplated.

Sheryl didn't leave Sue until dawn. She stayed until Anthony arrived and then she instinctively left knowing that the two had too much to discuss.