The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1479 The Trap

"Thank you. I'm so happy that you come to visit me. I've recovered already but Aron insists that I get confined. I feel so bored. Nick, tell me the truth. What's going on between you and Cassie?" Isla's question startled Nick.

Sheryl felt surprised too. Although she knew that Isla cared about Nick and Cassie's relationship, she thought her question was too straightforward. But it was Isla's style.

"I told Isla about the misunderstanding between you and Cassie. Nick, the reason why we asked you here now is because we want to help you two to clear things out, if you don't mind," Sheryl added. Upon hearing that, Nick felt a little embarrassed. "Thank you so much," he murmured.

"Can you tell us what exactly is going on between you two?" Isla urged impatiently. She couldn't wait any longer.

Nick had no choice but to tell them what happened in his apartment. The two ladies listened attentively. But he didn't expect that after he finished the story, he heard Isla shout out, "How silly you are! You were set up! It was a trap!"

Nick was astonished when he heard Isla's words. Sheryl then added, "Cassie told me what had happened after she left. And now we are sure about one thing: you and Cassie were both set up." "We were set up?" Nick was confused with the ladies' conclusion. "What are you talking about?"

"Cassie told me that she ran into Jordan after she left your apartment. Then Jordan sent her to a hotel. But don't worry, he didn't stay with her that night. He left at last. But just think about it. That's really strange! How did that woman suddenly turn up at your apartment? Why did Jordan coincidentally show up near your apartment too?" Sheryl voiced out her analysis.

Her words were a bolt from the blue to Nick. He stood there, numb.

That evening came across his mind as flashbacks. That woman appeared in his apartment for some unknown reason. Then Cassie showed up all of a sudden to replace them, and she ended up running away. Without a doubt, Cassie must have thought he had another woman so she left with resentment. And Jordan, he must have learned about it so he decided to stay near her, like a vulture waiting for his opportunity to comfort Cassie. What an evil plan! Jordan had it well-planned to make sure he could step in when Cassie was fragile. No women could resist that.

Did Cassie feel touched?

The thought hit Nick and his face turned pale.

Seeing Nick's reaction, Sheryl and Isla exchanged looks and they both felt relieved.

They felt lucky that Nick was still in love with Cassie. Otherwise, they wouldn't know what they had to do.

"Sheryl, do you think Cassie still loves me or..." Nick hesitated for a while but he asked the question anyway.

"Of course, she does. Don't worry about it. She still loves you. She doesn't like that Jordan," Sheryl replied confidently.

"As the saying goes 'Fortune favors fools.' It is so true. Cassie is beautiful and smart but she loves a fool." Isla was a little bit angry with Nick as she thought this wouldn't happen if it wasn't for him. Even if Isla blamed Nick, he still felt relieved listening to their words.

He wouldn't feel worried as long as he knew Cassie still loved him. And they believed that she loved him.

"Hey, Nick. I need to make a phone call outside. Sorry about that. I'll be back, okay?" Nick slightly nodded to acknowledge her. Sheryl winked at Isla.

Isla immediately understood what Sheryl's real intention was. The wink was enough to tell her that she was putting their plan into action, so she immediately nodded, "Go ahead."

Nick didn't doubt it at all. He continued chatting with Isla while Sheryl made her way out.

After Sheryl walked out of the ward, she immediately called Cassie. The phone rang once and then she picked up.

"Hi, Cassie! It's me. Are you free right now? Isla is not feeling so well just now," Sheryl lied, hoping to get Cassie's attention.

Cassie sounded worried, "What happened to Isla? Do you think it will be better if I get her attending doctor to check?"

"It's unnecessary. She feels disgusted. It's not a big deal. But it will be better if you have time to check on her now," Sheryl immediately explained.

Cassie replied, "No problem. Give me a second." After that, Cassie whispered to a colleague. Sheryl stayed on the phone and found out that she was handing over some work so she waited. "Okay, Sheryl, I'm on my way," Cassie confirmed with Sheryl after her colleague agreed.

"See you then."

Sheryl hung up and walked back into the ward.

Isla turned as soon as she entered the ward. Seeing Sheryl's expression, Isla already knew that Cassie was coming soon so she continued some small talks with Nick.

"Nick, if Cassie decides to forgive you and start over, will you have any problems with that?" Isla pretended to ask him casually.

Nick became excited when he heard Isla's question. He suddenly felt shy and stammered, "I won't have any problem with that, without doubt. I just..." Nick stopped and his face turned gloomy. Sheryl noticed it immediately. She then comforted Nick, "Cassie will be here soon. Just tell her what you have told us and everything will be okay. Believe me, she will forgive you."

"Do you really think so?" Nick lifted his head, his eyes filled with eagerness.

"You are such a fool. You will know the answer after you ask Cassie when she gets here," Sheryl answered Nick, hoping to lighten up the mood.

Nick suddenly started to fidget. He felt nervous and excited knowing that it was only a matter of time before he could see Cassie again.

Soon, they heard Cassie's voice as she entered the door.

"Isla, Sheryl told me that you didn't seem too well. How are you feeling exactly?"

Beauty's voice came earlier than her appearance.

Nick turned around unconsciously, being startled by Cassie's voice.

And there she was, standing by the door, on her nurse uniform. She looked exactly the same as how he had pictured her in his head, even wearing the same expression. But Nick felt somewhat disconnected to her.

"Cassie!" Nick couldn't help standing up and murmuring. His eyes remained fixed on her.

Cassie was also surprised when she saw Nick. She felt too excited that she could hear her heart beat too fast. Her body didn't seem to want to move, so she just stood still.

Both of them looked at each other in silence, disregarding everyone else's presence in the ward.

Sheryl and Isla watched as the couple stared at each other in silence. They couldn't help but smile at the thought that they pulled it off.