The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 717 Keep Me As A Mistress

"Are my words wrong?" Laura said with a sarcastic smile, "If you could do such an shameful thing, you deserve my terrible words."

Through it all, Anthony merely stood by the side without saying a word.

He knew that Laura was wrong in this matter. He was the one who knew best why Sheryl had lost her memory.

But he didn't know why he did not feel like supporting Sheryl.

Sheryl smiled wryly and was about to say something. But Charles suddenly seized Sheryl's arm and stopped her words.

Charles smiled gently and stepped forward in front of Sheryl. Staring at his broad and firm back, Sheryl was overwhelmed by a sense of security.

This security was what Anthony never gave her.

"Please don't meddle in the affairs between me and Sheryl." Charles told Laura grimly, "I know best what kind of person Sheryl is. Your son couldn't hold onto her, because he is useless. You shouldn't blame anyone."

"Mr. Lu, please don't say such things any more." Sheryl was extremely shocked by Charles' words and paused for a long time. Then she hastily tugged Charles' coat tail and said helplessly, "Let us just go, please."

"Just wait for a few minutes more, Sheryl." Charles held his head high. This was the woman he loved most. How could he allow her to be humiliated to such an extent? Charles had to get justice for her.

"Today I want you all to know that I love Sheryl. I would like to take care of her for the rest of my life. If I hear any of you speak ill of her, I will teach you all a lesson you will never forget. I give you my word." Charles cast a cold glance at Laura and continued, "Sheryl treats you with the respect because you are her elder, but I will do nothing of that sort. You also remember my words. If I hear you defame Shirley again, I will make sure you are never able to leave Y City."

Shirley was his and Sheryl's child. Charles would not tolerate Laura talking disparagingly about his daughter.

"Are you threatening me?" Laura smiled sardonically and said to Charles, "You think I will be scared by you? I don't believe your words at all. Do you really have such immense power?"

"You can test it if you don't believe me." Charles said sarcastically, "What's more..."

He turned towards Anthony and said to him, "You have warned me many times in the past. Today I return the same warnings to you. If you are so incapable of protecting Sheryl, please just keep away from her from today. It does not matter if your bride is Miss Sun or anyone else, it has nothing to do with us."

Charles looked menacingly at the other people who gathered there. Even Laura couldn't help giving a violent shudder.

A kind of coldness was spreading through her whole body. She finally believed that Charles was serious and he was not joking with them.

"Let's go." Charles held Sheryl's hand and strode out of the restaurant.

He didn't let go her hand even after going out of the restaurant. He was still furious that Laura had humiliated Sheryl to such an extent.

Sheryl wanted to pull away her hand and told Charles timidly, "Can you release my hand now?"

Although Sheryl had said all she wanted to say to Anthony, she still knew that this was not the end. She couldn't start a new relationship now, so she had to keep away from Charles.

Charles continued to hold her hand. He refused to release her. "No way. I will not let it go."

After some time, Sheryl began to struggle to release her hand and said angrily, "Charles, come on. Just let go my hand. It is enough now and I have to go back home."

But suddenly, Charles put his arm tightly around Sheryl. He hugged Sheryl close to him and lay his head over hers.

Then he said softly, "Sheryl, I will never ever let go your hand. Wherever you go, I will go there for you and replace you."

"That's enough." Hearing Charles' words, Sheryl felt annoyed. She got out of his arms and said weakly, "I am very tired and merely want to go home and rest."

Charles nodded his head. Then he drove Sheryl to her apartment.

When Sheryl was just about to get off, Charles said gently to her, "Sher, I meant what I said in the hotel."

"What?" Sheryl paused in disbelief.

Charles just expressed himself in a straightforward manner, "I am truly in love with you. I understand that you must be feeling overwhelmed right now. I probably shouldn't confess my love to you at this time. But I fear that you will misunderstand me if I don't express myself clearly."

He stared at Sheryl lovingly and continued his words, "I truly hope that you can be my girlfriend. I hope you consider it seriously. I am not pushing you to make a decision right now. But please do not avoid me later on? Please don't ignore me and give me a chance to pursue you."

"You... This is not a good time for you to profess your love. Why are you so insistent to say it?" Sheryl smiled wryly and heaved a deep sigh. Was there any man that she could trust? Were all men the same? Earlier Anthony had promised her that he would be kind to her his whole life. But in the end he just stood mutely aside and witnessed her being humiliated.

Maybe Charles would be no better than Anthony in the future.

An eligible bachelor like him could choose any girl he wanted. Could he be loyal and faithful only to her?

She thought of the gossip Rita had shared with her and said with a wry smile, "Charles, are you still treating me like a naive girl who can be easily swayed? Am I a silly girl who can still be charmed with honeyed words?"

"All I said to you is true." Charles eagerly promised Sheryl, "I swear, I will protect you forever."

"Come on, Charles." She smiled sarcastically and continued, "Everyone knows that you will get married to Judith Jiang. So what would you do with me? Will you buy a house for me and keep me in it as your mistress? I am sorry, I am not that kind of woman."

"Are you envious of Judith?" On seeing Sheryl's angry expression, Charles smiled charmingly and said, "I promise you, I won't get married to anyone but you. In my heart there is place only for you."

He looked keenly at Sheryl and continued his confession, "I will not force you to give me an answer now. I just want to tell you that no matter what decision you make, I will always be there for you. What's more, whether you agree or disagree, I will not give up pursuing you."

He gulped and licked his lips after finishing his long speech. Instantly Sheryl's face turned red.

She thought of the kiss between them. It was different from the one in the mountain resort.

As she had gone through so many things in the past one day, she had not found the time to think about it carefully. Now, the thought flashed through her mind again and she realized that she didn't hate his love but liked it and looked forward to it.