The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 964 Misunderstanding

"Alright! I got it." Looking at Sheryl, Helin stood up. "Since you don't want to do me the favor, I won't force it. There's nothing wrong with the plan. Just go ahead and arrange it." Not turning her head once, Helin left Sheryl's office without another word, her face sullen.

Isla went to Sheryl's office and noticed Helin's cold face. Curiously, she asked about it. "What's the matter? Did she make things difficult for you?"

"No," Sheryl simply said. With a wry smile, she explained what happened to Isla. "I really have no idea what is on her mind. She only cares about herself and doesn't listen to others at all."

"Sounds like you're much more mature than her." Putting on a comforting smile, Isla said, "By the way, this is an invitation from Cary's company. You're invited to join. Oh, and here's another one. Cary said that you know who to give it to, anyway."

A shadow of a smile glinted in her eyes. "Alright, I got it, thanks."

Ever since that night, Sheryl hadn't met Susan, so she could take this as a chance to check how Susan's injuries was in person.

Susan's mother just finished cooking dinner when Sheryl arrived at the house. With a warm greeting, she invited Sheryl to dinner with them.

Though Sheryl didn't originally intend to have dinner there, Susan's parents were hospitable enough that they urged her to stay for a meal.

While they were at the dinner table, Jeremy mentioned that he hadn't seen Cary in a rather long time. Sheryl could only make an excuse that Cary had been busy with his work and that he was planning to visit them as soon as he was available.

There was a sullen expression on Susan's face and a frown between her brows as she heard Cary's name. Snapping at her dad, she asked, "Dad, why do you care about him? Isn't it perfect that he's not coming? I don't want to see him yet."

With a little snort, Jeremy retorted, "Kiddo, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Uncle, Susan, please don't argue with each other." Holding the invitation in her hand, Sheryl hesitated for a while, knowing that if she gave the invitation to Susan when they were alone, she probably wouldn't agree to go. The dinner with Susan's parents would be the best time to carry out the task Cary gave her.

"Actually, I'm here on Cary's behalf. He gave me a little task," she said to Jeremy with a mischievous smile.

"A task? What kind of task?" Jeremy's expression instantly lit up as he eagerly asked Sheryl about it.

"Here's the thing. There's an event held by Cary's company in a few days. A lot of people are invited. He sincerely wants you to participate... so he asked me to give you the invitation."

A sullen expression fell upon Susan's face as Sheryl brought out the invitation as if Sheryl did something traitorous.

Suddenly feeling diffident, Sheryl didn't dare meet Susan's eyes and instead just shot the bullet by handing Jeremy the invitation. "Uncle, Cary hopes your whole family could join the event."

"Of course, we will all be present at that time." Not surprisingly, Jeremy readily agreed with a smile on his face.

Holding a discontented look, Susan said to Jeremy, "Dad, I'm injured right now. I won't go."

"You're almost healed. Why can't you go?" With a frown, Jeremy disapproved. "Besides, he invited you with sincerity and even had Sheryl do it because he knows you're not always fond of him. It would be impolite if you didn't show yourself."

As he finished telling off his daughter, he turned to Sheryl. "When you see Cary, please tell him that we'll definitely be there." "Okay." Delighted, Sheryl smiled.

Having her wishes ignored at the table, Susan lost her appetite and put down her chopsticks a little aggressively. "I'm full."

Abruptly, she stood up and went to her room as soon as she did.

"Kiddo, don't be so rude." Jeremy tried to call out to her, but Susan wasn't having it. Feeling embarrassed for his daughter, he turned to Sheryl and hastily apologized. "Sher, we're so sorry. Susan's been rather spoiled by us since she was a kid. Please don't feel bad about it."

"It's fine, Uncle." Well aware that Susan wasn't angry at her, Sheryl simply smiled knowingly. It was Cary that Susan was adamant about not meeting again.

Glancing at the direction Susan left, Sheryl put down her chopsticks as well and decided to go talk to her. "Uncle, I should probably talk to her. Please take your time."

After knocking on Susan's door several times and receiving no response, Sheryl just opened the door herself.

It was no surprise to see Susan lying on the bed, sulking. She turned over, grumbling when she heard Sheryl enter her room.

In spite of the sorry sight, Sheryl just smiled, amused, and sat by her side. "What's going on? Are you mad at me?" With a friendly tone, as if talking to a child, Sheryl prompted Susan.

The latter merely ignored her and turned her back to Sheryl.

Staring at Susan's back, Sheryl helplessly said, "Susan, come on. Stop being angry. I know you don't want to see Cary."

Hearing what she said, Susan abruptly sat up in frustration. "If you know that, then why are you doing this to me? Sher, I thought you were my friend."

Putting a hand on Susan's shoulder, Sheryl tried to console her. "Of course I'm your friend," she said hurriedly.

"If you are, then why are you still helping Cary? What are you getting out of it?" Susan's expression was just puzzled at this point. "I really have no idea why you're doing this."

"Susan, please calm down." With a slightly bitter smile, she continued, "I know you're in a bad mood right now, but what I did is for your own sake."

"For my sake?" In confusion, Susan froze. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Drawing a sigh, Sheryl explained, "Susan, you've offended Holley because you're my friend. She won't let you off easily. You should know this as well."

"Yes..." Susan nodded, but still didn't understand. "But so what? I'm not afraid of her. What does this have to do with anything?"

With a frown, Sheryl sighed. "Susan, you can't be so stubborn at times like this. Just take a moment to think about your parents. Do you have the heart to make them suffer by worrying about you?"

"I know it's irresponsible of me to say that." Albeit a little unwillingly, Susan still smiled at Sheryl. "But I have no clue what else to do. I'll be more careful and make sure my family doesn't get involved with Holley."

"Susan..."

Taking Susan by the hand, Sheryl gave her a serious look and sighed. "Let's forget about Holley for a minute. Can I know why you hate Cary so much?" "Cary?"

Susan's expression turned to one of disgust by the mere mention of Cary's name. "I just don't like him. He's too frivolous for his own good."