The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1487 I Couldn't Go Against Her Openly

Sheryl replied without looking back, "I won't be able to eat with some people." She walked out.

She got what she had wanted; she didn't want to stay any longer than necessary.

From what had happened, Sheryl could clearly see that Leila feared Holley for some reason, and Holley couldn't dare offend her because of her business with Charles' company.

But why was Leila afraid of Holley? Was it because she had to throw herself into Holley's lap after she had been kicked out of the Lu Family?

But Holley was an atrociously ambitious woman. Why would she take in a useless woman like Leila? Did Holley want to use her to accomplish some dirty plan? What was their agenda?

All those questions churned inside Sheryl's mind. She couldn't figure out even as she walked back to her private dining room.

When Sheryl finally left, Leila let her anger out. She kicked the leg of the table and let out a painful scream. Holley remained calm.

"Why did you stop me? Why didn't you let me tear that woman's mouth to pieces? You heard all the bullshit she said!" Leila swore, her eyes glowering.

Holley slowly put a piece of meat into her mouth and chewed on it. She said, "What do you know about Sheryl? I can't go against her openly. It's not the right time yet." "Why not? Don't tell me you're afraid of her!" Leila snorted.

"Of course not. But you should think before you jump. She is Charles' wife. If you fight her in public, would Charles not intervene in? And I am right here with you. Even if I did nothing wrong, I would still be treated as your accomplice. If Charles launches an attack, his first target would be me. Even though you don't care for my well-being, I would appreciate it if you wouldn't bring me harm."

Leila listened to her reasoning.

Holley was a scheming woman. No wonder she could suppress her temper even while she was being mocked by Sheryl.

Leila restrained herself and decided to be nicer to Holley because she knew that she would need Holley's help in the future.

When Sheryl returned to the private dining room, Isla and the other two were eating in full swing.

"Sheryl, is everything okay? What took you so long?" Isla asked as she chewed on her food. Since her mouth was full, her words were not at all clear. "Sheryl, come sit here," Cassie said, pointing to the seat beside her.

Sheryl had lost her appetite, but when she saw the three of them eating happily, she didn't feel like spoiling the good atmosphere. So, she sat down to eat. "Sheryl, try this mushroom. It's really fresh," Nick said, handing a spoonful to Sheryl.

When Sheryl saw the boiled mushrooms in the spoon, she couldn't help smiling and extended her bowl to take the mushrooms. "Thank you. I'll take some."

Isla, who was sitting next to Nick, felt jealous and shouted, "Hey! Don't you see that there is a patient right next to you? Why don't you take care of me first? Don't you know how much I care about you all the time?"

Isla's words made Nick flush with embarrassment. Cassie chuckled because she seldom saw Nick being snubbed so openly by someone. Only Isla could do that to him.

Nick immediately put some mushrooms into the hotpot soup which didn't have chilies. He then smiled at her and said, "Isla, you can't eat spicy food. That's why I didn't give you those spicy mushrooms." "Oh, okay. Since you're so diligent, I will forgive you this time." Isla curled her lips slightly, but pretended to be angry and cast him a glare.

Nick rubbed his head and smiled weakly.

Sheryl and Cassie burst into laughter. They talked and laughed like a family.

After almost two hours, they finally finished eating. Isla was so full that she rubbed her belly and burped rudely.

"Sheryl, Nick drove me here. So, you drive me back home," Isla said, turning to Sheryl.

Sheryl looked confused because her house was in the opposite direction to Isla's. It would take an extra hour for her to get home. Since Nick's house was near Isla's, it was more practical for him to drop her on the way. Just then, Isla winked at her, quickly glancing between Nick and Cassie.

Sheryl immediately understood.

Isla wanted to give the couple some private time.

Sheryl nodded in agreement. "No problem. But we'll have to leave soon. Otherwise Aron would get mad at me."

"Isla, we're headed in the same direction. Why don't-"

Isla interrupted, "Nick, you drive Cassie home. I need to talk to Sheryl about something."

Nick sighed and gave up.

Cassie was a little nervous when she thought about being alone with Nick.

She recalled the days when she was with Nick. They went everywhere together; they cooked together, they watched TV together. They were inseparable.

But now, she was a changed woman. She knew that she couldn't lose her own identity and completely devote herself to another person. She needed to be independent-mentally and financially. As long as she took care of herself, she would be cherished and respected by others as well.

As soon as she had realized that, she thought it was necessary to change the way she was with Nick.

A few minutes later, the four of them walked out the restaurant. Sheryl then drove her car to the entrance. After bidding goodbye to Nick and Cassie, Isla got into Sheryl's car.

When the car was out of his sight, Nick turned to look at Cassie. Under the bright lights of the hotel, Cassie's face looked especially beautiful.

"Cassie," Nick murmured her name. He was stunned by her beauty.

'I must have a screw loose in my head. If not, why would I let go of such an amazing woman?'

He was filled with regrets. He looked at her, with pain and remorse. If she would forgive him, he was ready to punish himself right in front of her eyes, at that very moment.

"Let's go," Cassie said, keeping her head low. She couldn't dare meet Nick's burning gaze. She walked towards the nearby park.

Nick sighed as he longingly gazed at Cassie's back. He knew that she hadn't forgiven him yet. He had no choice but to follow her quietly.