The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1016 Pills

"It's okay..." Holley wrapped her arms tightly around George and refused to let him go. He was finally able to gently push her away and said to her, "No, we cannot do this."

With confusion all over her face, Holley looked at George. Never before, would George have refused her like this.

"What's the matter with you? Why do you push me away?" Feeling a bit dejected, Holley looked at him as she inquired.

"Holley, its just that, you... well, you are pregnant." George frowned slightly as he replied, "I've heard from a doctor I know that it would be better to stop doing that during the first three months of your pregnancy. Otherwise, it may do harm to the baby."

George smiled slightly and continued, "Take this time to get some much needed rest. Don't think about it too much, okay?"

"George, you..." Holley was unwilling to hear such nonsense as she continued trying to reach out to hold George. He avoided her reach with a steadfast expression. He smiled at her and said, "It's about time for me to leave anyway. I have to work later. Let me take you to your room to rest."

George escorted her to her room so she could rest. Once she realized that there was no changing his mind, Holley gave up on trying to pursue it.

On the night table next to the bed George saw a cup of water and a white pill. He knew from past experience that it was one of Holley's painkillers.

Severe pain crippled Holley during her period every month. So she needed to constantly take painkillers to cope.

"What is this...?" The gleam of a disapproving smile flashed across his face as he saw the pill. He attempted to act as if nothing were on his mind as he inquired.

"It's.... It's nothing." Holley stumbled over her words and smiled awkwardly. She had just finished her period few days before and forgot to put the remaining pills back. It was only natural that she was caught off guard when George saw it.

She stepped forward and threw the pills into the trash can. Then she turned to George and said, "I had a really bad headache a few days ago and I wanted to take a painkiller. It occurred to me that I'm pregnant after I opened it. So I lay down on the bed for a while without putting it back."

"You had a headache?" George asked as he took Holley's hand, nervously. "Was it that bad? Do you want to go to the hospital to get checked out?"

"No, I'm okay." Holley explained to him in a hurry. "I'm fine. It was hurting then, but I'm completely okay right now."

Holley felt that something would happen if George stayed here any longer. She smiled and said to George, "I thought you said you are going to work later. If you don't go now, you might be late." Keeping up his act, George raised his hand to check the time. He said to Holley, "You're right. I almost forget about that."

He went to the wardrobe to pick up some clothes and said to Holley, "Holley, make sure that you get plenty of rest these days. Help yourself if there is something you want to eat. Don't deprive yourself of anything. I will stay in my office for a couple of days. Take care of yourself."

"Why would you do that?" Holley replied with a frown. "Are you sure that your body is up for that?"

"I'll be okay. Don't worry." George smiled and he pinched her face gently. "It'll be early in the morning when I get off from work every day. And it's not good for you or the baby if I wake you up. So I'd better stay at the office. Don't worry about me. You can rest assured that I will come to see you as soon as I have time."

"But..." Holley frowned slightly trying to signal that she was not happy with his decision.

"Come on. It's gonna be okay." A slight smile flashed on his lips. He said to Holley, "Everything that I'm trying to do... is for the future of us and our children. I hope you can understand that."

Holley realized she was not going to be able to dissuade George. She nodded her head slightly and said to him, "Well, I definitely don't want you to make it hard on yourself. Come back if you don't feel too tired. We still have some savings. It would be enough for some time."

"Okay. Just set your mind to getting rest," George replied her with reassuring eyes. Holley nodded with a smile.

After leaving Holley, George went to Donna's place. Seeing all the clothes George was taking, Donna inquired, "Why did you bring all those clothes back? Does Holley know about that?"

"Don't worry about Holley. I've taken care of everything already." Taking down his belongings, George asked Donna, "Where is Sula? Has she come downstairs at all?"

"Yes, she came down once." Donna breathed a deep sigh and said to George, "She didn't look well while you were gone. She might not know your intentions."

"Okay, I'll go upstairs to see about her." George winced bitterly. He blamed himself deeply inside. No wonder Sula would feel insecure since he had been spending most of his time with Holley.

He went upstairs and knocked on Sula's door. A solemn sound came from inside, "Come in." George pushed the door, and saw that Sula's eyes were very red, as if she had been crying. He forced a smile and came to Sula. "What's wrong? Were you crying?" he asked patiently.

"Who was crying? Not me." Sula turned away from him, doing her best to avoid George's eyes. She let out a cold smirk and said, "What reason do I have to cry for?"

"So... are you mad at me?" George asked with a smile.

Without giving him a verbal response, she seemed to acquiesce the fact that she was a bit perturbed.

George had just made a promise to marry her. And she found out about her pregnancy immediately. She was a total wreck, unsure of what was to come next. To add insult to injury, George went to see Holley. That just added fuel to the hurt she already felt.

"Sula, you really have it all wrong this time." George smiled slightly, with a gleam of bitterness on his lips. He explained to Sula, "I went to see Holley to comfort her only. Moreover... I wanted to get my few clothes back so I can change while I am here. I will stay with you from now on. I will accompany you and our baby all the time. I will go with you to every doctor visit. I will be there every step of the way! Are you okay? How are you feeling?"

"Are you serious? Don't play with me right now." As Sula looked at him, she realized that this time... he was unlikely to joke with her, especially now.

"Of course I'm serious." A shadow of smile once more graced George's face. "Don't worry about that. I... I am going to spend my time with you and our baby. No matter what tricks Holley plays, I won't trust her anymore. I am all yours."

"George..." Sula looked at him, still no smile could be found on her face. She asked, "You... Why on earth are you here with me?"

Sula inquired, with eyes fixed on him, "I know how you feel about me. However, If the reason you choose to be with me... is because of the child, I would rather give it up..."

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