Shirley finally got happy again after Sheryl bought some of her favorite toys. When they passed by Sue's room, Sheryl was thinking twice whether to visit her or not. But before she could make a decision, Sue's door was opened. Sue came out with a dim face and said to her,"Sheryl, we need to talk."
Sheryl was stunned for a moment. But when she recovered, she opened the door of their own apartment and guided Shirley inside. She then crouched and faced her with a smile. "Shirley, you go inside first and watch TV, okay? Mom and Aunt Sue will just talk."
Shirley flashed a concerned look at Sue first before she nodded.
After making sure that Shirley was okay, Sheryl went to Sue's room. She immediately asked,"What do you want to talk about? Just go ahead."
"Come in first." Sue dragged Sheryl into her room. "You didn't come back last night, right?" Sue gave Sheryl an accusing look.
"How did you know?" Sheryl asked in amazement. It was already too late before she realized that her stupid question only confirmed Sue's speculation.
So she frowned slightly and said,"Don't misunderstand it. Charles and I didn't do anything wrong. I just stayed in his house for one night because of some inevitable reasons but I've already told him that it would be the last. From now on, I won't have anything to do with him anymore."
"You are lying," Sue asserted. "You have already told me the same words numerous times." Sue sneered and continued,"I can't even remember the number of times you've lied to me when it comes to Charles. I really wonder why every time he gets into trouble, you're always the first person to be there for him. Now, how can you make me believe that you are just friends?"
"Sue Wang!" Sheryl got furious. "If this is the only reason why you want to talk to me, then, we better stop this.
I know how to deal with it and I don't need an outsider's judgement and opinion," Sheryl added. There was a short silence before Sheryl spoke again,"Moreover, there is really nothing between Charles and me. So, why should I be affected with words?"
"An outsider?" Sue asked in disbelief. "Is that who I am to you?" Sue was really disappointed to hear those words from Sheryl.
Sheryl realized that her words hurt Sue's feelings. But she didn't mean to do it. She just got stressed out because of Charles as well as Sue's accusations. Everything was really pissing her off.
The only thing she could do was to stay away from Charles and she had already done all possible ways to avoid him.
"I didn't mean it," Sheryl said in a low and apologetic voice. "I was just..." But before she could finish her words, Sue interrupted her.
"Sheryl, I'm so disappointed in you!" Sheryl didn't say a word so Sue continued,"I said that because I was only concerned about your relationship with Anthony. I wanted you to protect your relationship. As your friend, I thought it was my obligation to remind you. But I didn't know that I was just an outsider to you. Maybe I was just causing you trouble."
"Mimi, I didn't mean it that way," Sheryl said with regret. She truly regretted having said those words. But she was only in a bad mood. She didn't really mean it.
"I've already told you, I have told Charles clearly today that I will have nothing to do with him anymore. I just want to live my life peacefully with Anthony. Why couldn't you just believe me?" Sheryl asked.
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