The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1937

"Charles, I'm fine. It's just Leila, that bitch. She's doing something shady again. I heard her speaking with a man over the phone just now. She called him boss something, and she sounded pretty scared of him. I guess he was the one who forced Leila to steal trade secrets…" Melissa said as she held Charles' hand, her whole body shaking.

Finally putting herself in Charles' shoes, it all made sense to her now. Melissa also regretted everything that she had done.

Back in the Dream Garden, she had done what she could to help Leila trick Charles, even pretending to be sick. Melissa's eyes welled up as she was reminded of her foolish acts. In between sobs, she apologized to Charles, saying, "Charles, I'm so sorry for what I have done. Please, don't be mad at me, okay?"

"Mom, what are you talking about? I'm your son. Why would I be mad at you?" Charles comforted his mother, feeling sorry for her as he could see how guilty Melissa felt.

"Charles, I'm sorry that you had to find out like this. I wasn't sick at all. I have always been in good shape. It was all part of Leila's scheme. She told me that as long as I pretended to be sick, you and Sheryl would end up getting a divorce. Sorry. I really am…" With tears rolling down from her cheek, Melissa was too sad to finish her sentences.

Listening to Melissa's confession, Charles' face turned gloomy. He knew Leila had done a lot of bad things in the past. But he never thought that she would force his mother to pretend to be sick just to lay the blame on Sheryl.

Seeing Charles' clench fist, Melissa could see how angry Charles was.

"I'm sorry, Charles. I know you're worried about me. All those fights between you and Sheryl, and now Sheryl is long gone. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have trusted Leila in the first place." Teary-eyed, Melissa looked at Charles, begging for his forgiveness. Despite his mother's bad choices, Charles still felt something inside him aching for her.

"Mom, I know that this is all Leila's fault. I don't blame you. She will have to pay for what she has done. Don't worry!" Charles smiled and hugged Melissa, assuring her that Leila would pay for all their troubles one day.

Hearing Charles' assurance, Melissa finally felt relieved.

Being in Charles' arms, Melissa couldn't see the fire and anger in his eyes. All this time, Charles had been coming up with a plan. Now that Ferry was forcing Leila to take action, Charles had decided to make use of this chance.

A few minutes later, he finally calmed Melissa down. He said goodbye to his mother and also reminded the nurse of a few things before he left to return to the company.

Leila drove to the Shining Company directly after she left the hospital, so she was surprised that Charles wasn't there yet. Feeling confused, she wondered, 'Charles should be working in the office right now. Where could he be?'

While she was busy thinking, she saw Charles and David arrive. She ran towards Charles and grabbed his arms, asking, "Charles, where have you been?"

"I just returned from the construction site. Have you been looking for me?" Charles asked Leila gently.

Leila chuckled and blushed. Looking into Charles' eyes lovingly, she mysteriously hinted, "Do you have time tonight?"

"Of course. What's up?"

Noting that Leila had something to say, Charles gestured for David to go ahead. Then he walked into his office with Leila. Closing the door behind them, now it was only him and Leila.

She put her arms around his neck before she said, "I've booked a table for two. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?" Leila bit her lips as she felt worried that Charles would decline her invitation.

"Sure, anywhere you want to go," Charles agreed with a smile.

Leila almost jumped from the ground when she heard Charles' answer. She felt like she was on cloud nine.

"Great! I'll see you tonight. I should go back to work now," Leila said. She couldn't help smiling as excitement filled her heart.

As soon as Leila left his office, Charles' expression changed. The smile he was beaming earlier had disappeared in an instant, and his grip on the pen he was holding grew tighter. His hatred of Leila grew stronger.

For the last few days, Leila had been preparing a lot of surprises for Charles. A romantic dinner, hung-over…She was using all these tactics, so she could get laid. But every time Charles would find a way to get rid of her.