The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1916

Holley was lounging in the living room while Joan was cooking in the kitchen. Holley thought about something for a moment and then decided to talk to Joan. After all, Joan had been standing next to her the whole time she was talking to Isla.

"Joan, come here!" Holley gestured at Joan with her hands.

Joan had just finished cooking a dish. With a big smile on her face, she put the dish on the table and walked over to Holley. "Yes, Miss Ye, how can I help you?"

"Joan, did you hear the conversation between me and my friend just now?"

"Ah, what? No! I heard nothing, Miss Ye," Joan answered quickly, staring at Holley with a confused expression on her face.

Joan was smart enough to read between the lines, and she knew that it would be in her best interest not to get involved in these matters.

"Oh, okay. I'm just worried about Black hearing some rumors." Holley studied Joan carefully as she spoke to her, trying to observe her reaction.

"You can rest assured, Miss Ye. Why would Mr. Hu believe something that is made up by some random people? We should have faith in Mr. Hu," Joan reassured Holley as she could understand what Holley was implying.

Holley was quite satisfied with Joan's answer. She smiled, nodding her head at Joan and told her to go back to the kitchen.

Before long, Black arrived at Holley's home.

He was quite upset, but the moment that he stepped inside and saw Holley, his frustration vanished. There was nothing on his face but happiness.

"Holley, I'm back. I heard that you went shopping this afternoon? How was it? Do you feel tired?" Black sat down next to her and held her hand.

Holley snuggled against Black and buried her face in his arms. Pouting her lips like a child, she said, "Black, you're home. I've missed you!"

"Really? I was just away for a while. Tell me, how much did you miss me?" Black winked at Holley.

Holley blushed and felt even more embarrassed as Black smirked. She playfully punched his arm and said, "You're embarrassing me. I just don't want you to leave!"

"Don't worry. I will never leave you," Black promised Holley as he pulled her closer into his arms.

Holly took a deep breath before she asked, "Why did Rex want to see you so badly? Did something happen?"

Black couldn't help but freeze-up when he heard Rex's name. Although he tried his best to remain calm, Holley could sense his anxiety.

Holley's heart tightened, but she didn't want to pressure Black, so she pretended as if nothing had happened as she lifted her head and asked Black, "What's wrong? Tell me."

"Nothing, it's just about the company. Dad can be so dramatic sometimes!"

"Really?" Holley asked suspiciously.

She peered deep into Black's eyes, making it harder for him to keep up with the lie.

Black looked around and returned his gaze towards Holley. Affectionately, he said, "Why would I lie to you, babe?"

"I trust you, Black. When there's a will, there is a way. Even though Rex doesn't like me now, I'm sure he will come to understand what kind of person I am and accept me one day, as time goes by, right?" Holley pressed Black, because he was her only bargaining chip now. There was no way she could give up this relationship.

"Uh-huh, I'm sure it will happen eventually!" Black caressed Holley's hair, and his eyes filled with hope.