The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 961 Some Good News

After an hour of driving, Charles stopped the car and opened the car door. Then he carried the two kids out of the vehicle. Sheryl looked round and found the spot was surrounded by mountains. Although it was hot summer, they didn't feel the heat at all at this place. On the contrary, they felt extremely comfortable.

"Where are we?" Sheryl asked in a curious voice.

"The land I bought several years ago," Charles replied in a faint voice. "Ever since I first came here, I thought this place is wonderful and magical. It feels pleasant even in the hot summer because it is located in the mountains. It's a good place for a summer holiday.

I was thinking of building a small villa here. When we get older, we can spend our old age here. But I've been busy nowadays. Work seems to take up all my time. This time... this time Shirley said that she wanted to go somewhere. First place I thought of was here," Charles added.

"It's certainly a beautiful place," Sheryl said with a big smile on her face.

Then she held the two kids' hands and took a walk along the banks of the lake. At the same time, Charles took the barbecue tools out of the car. He busied himself in lighting the fire and grilling the meat. Soon he was covered in sweat. But everything he did was just to see the smiles on the face of his family-they were the most important ones in his heart.

"Honey, take a rest. I can handle the grilling. Sit down and get out of the heat," Sheryl suggested. She saw Charles sweating and her tone grew worried.

"No, I can handle it. Take care of the kids. This is what I do," Charles declined, putting on a big smile.

"Sweat is dripping off you." Sheryl stopped to wipe his face and forehead. Then she stated in a caring voice, "How about just resting for a little bit?"

"Taste it. Is it good?" Charles had roasted a chicken breast. He cut a piece off and raised it to her mouth.

"Yep." She meant it; it was delicious.

"These are done, I think. The kids must be hungry now. Here, take the plate over to them." Charles handed the roasted kebabs to Sheryl and changed the subject. Sheryl had to take the food to the kids. But she then walked back to Charles and kept him company. She fed Charles kebabs and pieces of fruit from time to time. Charles furrowed his brows and said to Sheryl, "It's too hot here. Why don't you head over there and spend time with the kids?"

"No," Sheryl said, refusing his suggestion. She smiled and continued, "Clark's with Shirley, so they're okay. I need to stay with you, if you insist on not taking a break." Charles glanced at Sheryl helplessly and finally said nothing.

It took them two hours to eat lunch. Charles was so hot that he didn't have much of an appetite. But the two kids were extremely happy. After all, they had always been in the city. And mile-high skyscrapers and neon signs are no replacement for the beauty of nature. They didn't get to see this kind of thing very often, so they were wide-eyed the whole time.

On the way back, Sheryl took over the driving duties. She insisted that she drive so Charles could finally rest.

Charles didn't wake up even when the car arrived at the gate of Dream Garden. Sheryl felt bad that he had to work so hard today.

"Charles, wake up." Sheryl had no other choice but to try to wake him with her voice. "We are home. Why not grab a shower and turn in early?" Sheryl said in a gentle voice.

Sheryl's words brought Charles back to his senses. Then he went upstairs and took a shower. When he came out, he saw Sheryl answering a call with solemn contemplation. When Sheryl hung up, he asked, "What's wrong?"

"It is Susan. She said that Holley came to her house with a lot of presents. Although she seemed nice, I'm afraid she's up to something," Sheryl replied with furrowed brows. Holley was getting more and more deceitful.

Charles also narrowed his brows after hearing what Sheryl said. He glimpsed at Sheryl and said, "It's Cary's problem now, isn't it?"

Sheryl gave a wry smile and said, "Right, Cary's protecting Susan now. But Holley... I want to deal with her myself."

"Need any help?" Charles inquired in a faint voice.

"Nope, I know just how to deal with her," Sheryl replied with a smile. So Charles said nothing else but replied, "It's late. Good night."

Sheryl kept on dreaming the whole night. Her dreams had to do with Yvonne, and the events of three years ago played out like a movie. When she finally woke up, she was soaked in sweat.

She then took a shower and found that Charles had already gone to work. After driving the two kids to school, she went to work as well.

She had a basic idea about what Helin asked her to do. So she went to the company early to detail her plan. In the afternoon, Isla invited her out to lunch.

"Go, go, go. It's time for lunch." Isla stood outside Sheryl's office door and urged her to hurry up.

"You go first. I've got something to finish up here," Sheryl replied, not raising her head.

She had a brain storm now. So lunch could wait.

"Come on, I'm starving. And there's someone waiting for you," Isla insisted, refusing to give up.

"I can't leave now. I have to finish this before I..." Before she finished her complaint, a familiar voice rang in her ears, "Sher, come on. I came all the way here. You gonna make a pregnant woman wait? I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

"Sue?" Sheryl immediately stood up, walked over to her and took Sue's hand. "When did you come back? You didn't even call me up."

"Oh, my god. I rushed over here as soon as I got back. But you're so busy. It's you who don't have time for me." Sue stared at Sheryl, feigning anger.

"Fine. Let's head out now," Sheryl replied with a happy expression. She needed to get out anyway. Isla pouted her lips and stated in a sour voice, "So you drop everything for her, but not for your old friend?" Sheryl and Sue smiled to each other after hearing Isla's complaint. Sheryl turned around and held Isla's hand. "You got it wrong. You helped, but she convinced me. I love you both."

Sue came back last night. In order to go out for lunch with Sheryl, Sue kept badgering Laura and promised she would come back as soon as they were done. So Laura finally agreed to let her eat out. She placed an order at a restaurant specializing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine. While waiting for the meal, Sheryl kept talking with Sue.

"You are just full of questions." Isla was taken aback by Sheryl's nagging. Isla stared at Sheryl helplessly and said, "Take a good look at Sue. You think she has a hard life? Know what I think? I think she has some good news."

After Isla said this, a big smile appeared on Sue's face. After a short pause, Sheryl stared at Sue and asked in surprise, "So is it true?"