The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 735 The Agreement Between Anthony and Andy

"Abby, you are talking nonsense!" Andy flashed an embarrassed smile and added, "I will never do anything dishonorable!"

But Abby sneered and said that she knew Andy was calling Anthony to inform him of the development.

Knowing Abby could see through his act, Andy was shocked and fearful. He asked softly in a hesitant voice, "Have you eavesdropped on our conversation?"

"Definitely I have! 'A clear conscience is a soft pillow, ' can you make sense of this saying?" When Sheryl had been chatting with Andy, Abby had eavesdropped on their conversation. She realized Andy had fulfilled Anthony's wish of not disclosing Sheryl's whereabouts.

'How could my husband see my aged parents and me plunge in the depth of sorrows and yet not disclose Sheryl's whereabouts to us?' Abby's hatred for Andy grew as she was tormented by these thoughts. "Abby, please calm down and listen to me." Andy had anticipated Abby's complaint and had wished to postpone it as long as possible.

"No explanation could justify your deed!" Abby smiled coldly and complained to Andy, "Your keeping Sheryl out of my parents' life was very inhuman. Andy, your behavior is beyond tolerance and despicable!" "What was I supposed to do? Tell me?" Andy forced a smile as he stated, "Abby, I could not lose our child under any circumstances!"

"You..." Abby trailed off and she had to admit that she would have done the same for Rick.

However, Abby could not bear to see Sheryl suffer so much.

"Abby, I did all that against my will!" Andy patted Abby's shoulder and tried to comfort her by saying, "It has been Autumn's decision to drug herself. I was greatly relieved to see Anthony's devotion to her after this. Thus I prioritized Rick's life over anything else..."

"But why didn't you discuss it with me?" Abby said tearfully, "My aged parents were disturbed and troubled by Autumn's absence..."

"I fully understand that!" Andy drew Abby into arms and continued, "But your knowledge of that would have caused you immense pain!" Abby, at that moment, succumbed to profuse tears. She wept over Sheryl's misfortune which she was helpless to mitigate.

Andy tried to appease her with the mention of Sheryl's recovery from amnesia and her reunion with Charles.

"Andy..." Abby withdrew from Andy's arms and urged him to tell her the whereabouts of Sheryl's other child.

"I..." Andy started to say but then trailed off and tried to pacify her by telling her the little one was living in peace and good health.

"Andy, I must know this information!" Abby broke free from Andy's hand and said, "Poor Sheryl, she is a single mother and should be given our all the help to reunite with her other child!"

"Abby..." Andy frowned and continued, "I will try my best to make up for Sheryl's suffering as I am partly responsible for it. But I have to honor my promise to Anthony!"

"So... you mean to keep the information of Sheryl's baby from me?" Abby asked with sarcasm.

"Abby, please do not pressurize me, okay?" Andy was determined to keep it a secret. Thus, the couple did not talk to each other further.

There was a coldness between them thereafter.

Back at her apartment, Sheryl found no peace. With growing uneasiness she realized how much Anthony had used and betrayed her. 'Anthony must have committed something horrible. He has done something which is not in my knowledge. I can sense it, ' Sheryl pondered. Sheryl found the two faced side of Anthony hardest to accept.

Sheryl was on a leave from work due to her sickness. The next morning, Charles paid her a visit.

"Charles, what brings you here?" Sheryl met Charles in a state of sleepiness. Nancy had gone to the market.

Charles entered the house and closed the door. He said, "Sheryl, go and freshen up. I want to take you to a place."

"Where?" Sheryl stretched herself, overcome with tiredness due to her sleepless night.

"You will get to know soon. It is a surprise." Charles urged Sheryl to change into a dress despite her reluctance.

Charles looked at Sheryl and then motioned if he should help her.

Greatly embarassed by this, Sheryl immediately returned to her bedroom, her face flushed, which made Charles burst into laughter. Meanwhile, Shirley rushed toward Charles in her pajamas. Charles lifted her up in his arms and jested, "Baby, how naughty you are!"

Shirley lay her head on Charles' shoulder and asked, "Uncle Charles, why did you not bring Charlie here?"

"Charlie is at home," Charles hugged Shirley endearingly and said, "and do you miss him?"

"Yes, I miss him." Shirley nodded eagerly and asked Charles if she could play with Charlie.

"Of course!" Charles smiled as he replied, "I will take you to play with him later!"

Satisfied, Shirley dozed off in Charles' arms.

Sheryl walked out of her bedroom just then and saw the bonding between her daughter and Charles.

She was overcome with a growing guilt over their separation.

"Charles..." Sheryl moved forward but she was motioned to be silent by Charles.