The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 773 Charles Takes Revenge On Leila

Charles told Arthur about Shirley and Charlie going missing. He was confused about how everything went down, but he continued his story anyway. "I've been looking for the other kid and waiting for any news about him. I never thought Leila would work with Ferry. By the time that I realized that Charlie may be the kid I've been looking for and started planning for him and Sheryl to get their DNA tested, Charlie and Shirley went missing."

Charles breathed deeply, running his hand over his face. "Sher isn't feeling well. She shouldn't be alone right now."

"Don't worry about it. We can take care of Sheryl for you." Arthur patted him on the shoulder, offering comfort. "For now, just focus on looking for the kids. That's what's most important right now," he instructed. His face dimmed in worry as he continued, "If what you've said is all true, the kids will be in great danger. We should focus all our resources into replaceing them. Don't worry about Sher. We're here for her." "Okay." Charles felt a little better and nodded. "I feel more reassured knowing that you and Grandma will take care of her."

"I'll just say goodbye to Sher," Charles said as he stood up and walked towards Sheryl's room.

Abby was keeping Sheryl company. When the door opened, she looked at Charles with regretful eyes. She was filled with regret, thinking that this never would have happened if her husband didn't keep a secret for Anthony.

Charles was oblivious of Abby's guilt. All he saw was Sheryl, tucked into bed, refusing to look at him. He walked towards her and whispered, "Sher, just get some rest, okay? I promise, I'll replace the kids and bring them home."

Sheryl remained still, refusing to face Charles. To be honest, she felt so reluctant to talk to him.

She knew he wasn't responsible for what happened. But they were there when the kids went missing, and they weren't able to do anything. No matter how she saw it, she couldn't help but blame herself and Charles.

Thinking that Sheryl was angry at him for what happened, Charles figured that it'd be best to leave. He faced Amy instead and bid goodbye. "Grandma, please take care of Sheryl. I should get going." Amy nodded. "Of course." Amy looked at him with sympathy as he left the room.

In the past, she was never fond of Charles. She had always blamed him when Sheryl went missing. But now, she realized that Charles was wronged, and it was Anthony and Andy's fault all this time.

If anything, she felt nothing but sympathy for Charles. His pain must be greater than anybody else's when Sheryl went missing.

Charles tried to replace anyone who could help him, from his friends from the government and the streets. All he wanted to do now was to save the kids, no matter how.

As for Leila, he wouldn't waste his time with her.

He already loathed her for cheating on him, and now this.

His first stop was to the police station. After that, he went to Hugo, a notorious gang leader. Unexpectedly, he found Any with Hugo.

Little did he know, Andy was there to make amends for his mistakes, but Charles was filled with rage upon seeing him. His eyes blazed as he held Andy by his shirt collar and roared, "What are you doing here? You're trying to cause more trouble for me, aren't you?"

Andy was struggling to breathe, grasping at Charles' unmoving grip on his collar. "Charles, calm down," he sputtered. Charles tightened his hold but didn't say anything. Andy took his chance and explained, "It's only a waste of time if you beat me up. We should be spending each second trying to replace the kids."

Andy was trying to pacify the situation and continued, "I know you hate me, and you would like nothing more than hit me. But you should know it is not the time. We have to look for the kids. Punch me as much as you want, but after we replace them."

Seeing the tension, Hugo chose that moment to speak up. "Andy's right, Charles. He's made mistakes, but now's not the time to punish him for them. We should try our best to look for the kids. If you hate him, then please, at least listen to me. Let him go," he said.

Charles saw the sincerity in Hugo's eyes, and surprisingly in Andy's eyes as well. Reluctantly, he loosened his grip on Andy but stared at him with anger. "Fine. I'll let this slide now. But know that if I don't replace my kids, you're mine," he threatened.

Charles had spent a long time trying to replace Sheryl back then. And when he did, he thought they'd finally be happy and be with their children. But now, they were missing and it broke his heart.

Hugo let out a sigh of relief as soon as Charles let Andy go. Once the tension lessened, he spoke again, "I searched the east side of the city but didn't replace them. I checked some CCTV records, and Leila most likely went to the south with the kids, but..."

"But what?" Charles asked with a frown.

"If she did go south and hid there with the kids, it'll be much more difficult for us. Most areas in the south appear just as mountains and vast lands in maps. It'll be very hard to track them down there." Charles looked at Hugo, his eyes unwavering, and said firmly, "Hugo, I don't care how hard it is. We have to replace them. I'll pay you and your men. I don't care how much it costs."

Hugo shook his head. "For Andy, I will spare nothing to help you. Keep your money." Charles looked at him in confusion, prompting Hugo to explain. He patted Andy's shoulder and said, "He saved my life once I owe him. This is my payment."

Hugo instructed his men to go to the south of the city. They were to replace Leila at all cost.

In the hospital, an unexpected visitor came to Sheryl's ward.

Sheryl was surprised to see Holley. She struggled to get up, managing to sit on the bed. "Miss Ye, what brings you here?"

Holley walked up to her, gently helping her to lie down. "Just lie down. You need to rest," she said.

Sheryl was still very weak so she succumbed. "What are you doing here?" she repeated.

Holley smiled and answered, "I heard what happened to you. I came to see if you were alright."

She placed the fruit basket she bought for Sheryl on the bedside drawer. She sighed deeply before speaking, "I heard what happened. I'm so sorry."

Sheryl tried to keep a strong face, but as soon as the words were out of Holley's mouth, she began to cry. Tears streamed down her cheeks at an endless moment, when she thought about what dangers Shirley might be facing. She thought about Charlie as well. They were both just kids.