The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 713 Who Is Your Child's Father

"Oh?" Laura exclaimed. Then she asked again with a smile, "Where is your child's father?'

When they heard Laura's offensive question, both Anthony and Sheryl's faces hardened. With knitted brows, Anthony said to Laura in an upset voice, "What's wrong with you? How could you ask her such a question?"

"What's up?" Laura innocently asked. "Can't I ask her about the child's father?" Laura smiled ironically and said to Anthony bitterly, "I am your mother. Since you have already decided on your own to be with this woman, am I not allowed to know what kind of person she is and why she wants to be with you?"

She stared at Anthony and continued, "What's more, now that she agrees to be with you, she should already prepare herself to meet such kind of question from other people one day. She should also not mind it, right?"

Then she turned to Sheryl's direction and asked her, "Sheryl, you won't mind, will you?"

"No, Aunt Laura, I don't mind," Sheryl replied helplessly. Sheryl knew inside that Laura was deliberately provoking her. After all, Laura didn't really want her to be with Anthony. Although on the surface Laura came here to see her, the fact was, Laura merely wanted to humiliate her to the point that she would give up on Anthony.

As everyone knew, she was a single mother. How could she be worthy of Anthony?

"Mom..." Anthony furrowed his brows. He didn't mind Laura's previous questions. However, this time her question was very humiliating. Even a fool would understand her ulterior motive. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't think it's necessary for you to ask such question. I've already told you everything you want to know before. What do you really want to imply by asking this?"

"Anthony!" Laura's face went red and her voice trembled. She glanced grimly at Anthony and said indignantly, "If you still want me to allow your relationship with Sheryl, you better shut up your mouth from now on."

"I..." Anthony wanted to say something. However, Sheryl stopped him, "Anthony, it's okay."

From the first time she saw Junia, Sheryl already knew that Laura would never agree to her relationship with Anthony. It was obviously not as easy as what Anthony said.

"Aunt Laura has the right to ask me about this thing. I am fine," Sheryl reassured Anthony in a calm voice. What Laura had asked was all from her past. She didn't consider her past disgraceful so she could tell her all about it.

She knew that Anthony was only worried that she might feel uncomfortable with Laura's question. However, Laura was right. She had to face such question sooner or later. She would even feel completely strange if Laura didn't ask her about this matter.

"But..." Anthony frowned a little and still wanted to stop Laura from continuing her question. Laura smiled and interrupted Anthony's words, "See? Now that she has already agreed, you just sit there silently." Anthony was left with no choice but to unwillingly sit in silence. He kept on glancing at Sheryl, checking if she already felt uncomfortable.

"Sheryl, please forgive me for speaking in an inconsiderate manner," Laura said to Sheryl. She heaved a sigh before she continued, "After all, Anthony is my son. Although you have been with Anthony for quite a long time, I still can't agree to your relationship that easy. Anthony has been trying to persuade me again and again so I promised him that I would see you. Originally, I have already decided not to accept you You know, our family might not be as noble as the others but we are also an honorable family in the world of medicine. We can't just accept someone easily, let alone a single mother."

"Mom, it is really too much of you..." Anthony said with knitted brows. He really couldn't afford to remain silent. But Laura just ignored his complaint.

"If not for Anthony's strong determination to be with you, I wouldn't compromise to come here and see you." Laura heaved a long sigh and continued her words, "But... But I still want to have some words with you. I want to know more about you. So I truly hope that you could understand a mother's feeling."

"Aunt Laura, don't worry. I am also a mother so I truly understand your feelings," Sheryl said in a calm voice. She had been calm since she came to this private room.

Even though it was not yet clear whether Laura would agree to her relationship with Anthony or not, she still remained extremely calm.

"I remembered Anthony telling me before that you already have a daughter before he met you," Laura continued.

"I hope you don't mind but... may I ask who the child's father is? Why did he desert you and your child?" Laura then tried to explain to Sheryl, "Please don't misunderstand me. I didn't ask you this question to scare you. I just want to know because if ever you marry Anthony someday, I don't want any problems to arise in case the father of your child shows up. So I hope you can answer my question with all honesty.' Instead of Sheryl, it was Anthony who answered, "Mom, Sheryl knows only a little than I do. If you really want to know the truth, it's me you should ask." Before Sheryl could open her mouth, Anthony continued, "I've already made a vow that since I chose Sheryl, I will also treat Shirley as my own daughter. I will never let anyone hurt them. Not even her biological father. I promise you, her father will never disturb us." "I am asking Sheryl, not you!" Laura said grumpily. "You can promise? What can you use to make such a promise to me?"

"I..." Anthony was at a loss for words. He suddenly thought of Charles who was still pursuing Sheryl.

Right, what could he use to make such a promise?

"Aunt Laura, I am sorry that I couldn't give you an exact answer about the father of my child because I really forgot everything." Sheryl cast a glance at Laura and continued, "I lost all my memories three years ago so I really can't remember who is my daughter's father. I can't even remember anything that happened three years ago.

As for your question whether my daughter's father will show up or not, I also don't know the answer. I honestly haven't seen him for three years. Since the first day that I lost my memory, it has been Anthony who accompanied me. That's why for Shirley and me, Anthony is a very special person."

'Even if Anthony will not become my husband, he will still be my closest friend,' Sheryl thought to herself.

Hearing Sheryl's words, Anthony smiled delightedly. He felt satisfied that all the efforts he made for Sheryl were worthwhile.

"Oh really?" Laura smiled sarcastically. "Based on your words, do you also think the same way with Anthony? Are you also willing to take Anthony as your daughter's father?"

Sheryl furrowed her brows slightly and said to Laura, "Aunt Laura, what do you mean by that?"

"Nothing. I am just curious." Laura intently looked at Sheryl. Sheryl looked pretty and fair. She was also always respectful to others. It seemed that she was born in a decent family. She must also be well- educated. But what upset Laura was her stubbornness which could also be seen from her eyes.

Laura had given birth to Anthony so she knew what was best for him. Anthony should find a sensible woman. Not someone like Sheryl who was definitely not fit to her son.