The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 852 Just Give Up

Sue grasped Sheryl's arm and said, "Sher, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I just wanted to know why he came to see me."

Sheryl looked at Sue. "Just look at you, I really don't understand. I'm confused by what you really want. You said firmly that you didn't want to see him any more, but here you are trying to find out why he came to you. What on earth do you want to do with him? Do you really want to forget about him or not?"

Sue gave her a pitiful smile. "Forgetting about him? It's much easier said than done. Maybe I need some more time."

Sheryl couldn't stand to see her upset. "Do you really want to know what he wanted? It's no big deal. He just came to ask me if you were okay and wanted to make up with you. That's it."

Sue scoffed, "Make up with me?

I don't need that. Does he really think that he can make up with me so easily?"

Sheryl took her hand and said affectionately, "Mimi, I've thought about it a lot these days and I'm okay with it if you don't want to be with Anthony. It would be kind of a relief for you. Besides, neither of you would be happy together. He's not worthy of your love.

I'm not saying that Anthony is a bad guy. The problem is that he doesn't love you. No matter how much you love him, he can't accept it and give it back. So all you get is nothing but pain in return. If I were you I would rather stay away from him than suffer in a loveless relationship."

There was no denying that Sue was still hoping for some love from Anthony, but she lost all hope after that. Sheryl was clear that she could never be the one. Thinking about that made her feel down in the dumps. But, despite how she felt, she gave Sheryl a smile. "Thank you, Sher. I know what to do. Don't worry about me."

Sue turned and walked away. Sheryl didn't go after her, because she knew that Sue needed time to cool off. She would go and comfort later when she had calmed down a bit.

After all. no one could help her but herself.

In the Xiao family house

Since the quarrel with Carson, things had been fairly tame with Laura, but that was all about to change. Laura wanted to question Anthony about Sue since she hadn't seen her in days.

She waited until after dinner.

"Anthony, wait, let's talk." She paused for a moment to gather her thoughts.

Anthony was already highly strung. A whole day had passed since he had asked his people to look for Sue and there was still no news of her whereabouts. He was at a loss with what to do. He frowned when Laura stopped him. "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Laura smiled warmly and replied, "Nothing serious. It's just that I haven't seen Sue for a long time. I just want to know if she's okay. Has she been too busy working these days?"

Anthony was in no mood to be questioned. "She's fine," he replied flatly. Laura seemed relieved but continued to prod, "Well, since she's fine, why don't you invite her to dinner? I've haven't seen her for a long time."

"Mom, I already told you that she's fine. Why do you want to see her? What is it that you want?" asked Anthony irritated.

Laura could tell that he was trying to avoid the topic. "It's just because she hasn't been here for a long time. I'm afraid that something has happened between you and her and you don't want to tell me about it. So is everything okay?"

Anthony frowned. "Mom, we're fine. You don't have to worry about us. Anyway, it's my business, I know what to do."

Laura wasn't happy with his answer. "You know what to do? I don't doubt that for a minute," she said sarcastically. "You wouldn't be with that Sheryl, if you really knew what you should do." "Mom, enough!" Anthony frowned and interrupted his mother.

Laura waved her hand. "All right, all right. I won't intervene. You can do whatever you want. But I'm telling you that Sue is a good woman. Tell her that I would like to see her and have dinner. Will you do that?" Laura couldn't stand the thought of Anthony being with Sheryl again, so she dropped not so subtle hints about who she would prefer her son to be with.

Anthony finally gave in to her persistence. "I'm afraid I can't do that, Mom! It's not that I don't want to make the call, it's because she has some relatives coming to visit her and we'd best not bother her. I can invite her over when her relatives are gone."

Laura wasn't buying his story. She was afraid that Anthony was just stalling so he could be with Sheryl again. She thought if she could somehow keep Sue around and convince Anthony to marry her, then Sheryl would be out of the picture for good.

Although Sue wasn't the ideal choice according to Laura's taste, she couldn't find anyone else more suitable than her for now.

Laura looked at Anthony putting on an innocent face. "Relatives? That's even better. Why don't you invite them as well? Look, you've been with Sue for a while and both of you are not young. So it's better to invite Sue's family to our home; we can meet them and discuss your wedding plans.

As far as I know Sue's family isn't wealthy. They are simple and unadorned. I'm okay with that.

Well, you have to find a good restaurant. This is the first time for the two families to meet, we have to be polite and welcoming."

Anthony rolled his eyes and frowned. "Mom, do you remember when you said that you wouldn't intervene in my life?

It's not a good time for me and Sue to talk about marriage. I'll see to it when it's the right time. Could you please allow me to take care of my own affairs?"

Laura sighed, beaten. "Oh, my son. Why can't you understand my love for you? I have made all the arrangements for you, but you're not grateful at all. How can I not be sad? I think that you don't want have any responsibilities, do you? I'm telling you, I won't allow it."

Anthony frowned again. "Mom, would you please leave me be for a while? Don't talk to me about Sue or Sheryl or a wedding, I don't want to hear anything about it, okay?"

Laura was surprised at how anxious he was; she didn't expect him to be so angry. She was curious as to why his reaction was so intense, so she probed further, "Anthony, what has happened? Why are you being so jittery? Tell me about it, okay? Does it have anything to do with that Sheryl? Did she come to bother you again?"