The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1178

"Charles, what are you talking about? I never went anywhere near Sheryl, let alone talk to her to try splitting you up. This is just Sheryl's trick," Rachel defended herself. She initially assumed that Charles and Sheryl had gotten into a fight at home.

'But according to what Charles has said, it doesn't look like they had a big fight. Moreover, Sheryl must have told him that I bullied her, ' she thought in disdain.

She didn't expect that Sheryl would remain so calm after she had witnessed her and Charles at the bar that night. She thought things would be more interesting than this.

Although the plan hadn't gone as expected, Rachel was still pleased with the result. Charles was peeved, which meant that Sheryl had complained to him.

That must have had a bad influence on their relationship, she guessed.

"Why in the world would Sher try to set you up? I know you very well. Old habits die hard, I guess. Three years have passed, but you haven't changed one bit. You can fool others with your act, but not me," Charles retorted, casting her a scornful glance.

"So that's how you think of me. I did some bad things three years ago, but it doesn't mean that I'm still the same! People change, you know? I have realized that I was wrong. That's why I came back and tried to approach you. I wanted to make amends with you, not break up you and Sheryl," Rachel explained, as she squeezed a few teardrops.

Thanks to her former profession as an actress, she could burst into tears any time.

"You approached me because you wanted to make up for your mistakes? Is that why you abducted my children and set up my wife? Have you no shame? If you continue this charade, you will pay the price for it one day," Charles said, his eyes fuming in rage. Initially, Charles had only meant to lecture her and let her go.

But Rachel had pushed his buttons this time. He didn't want to waste time talking to the hypocritical woman anymore. He was going to put her down and make her lose everything that she held dear if she crossed the line again.

'She involved my children in that mess and she will pay for it, ' he decided.

"I admit that I was wrong and I am willing to pay for the mistakes I had made three years ago. But I swear that I had nothing to do with your children's abduction. Duncan was behind that. The police has already closed that case. It's fine if you don't believe me, but at least you should trust the police," Rachel expounded instantly, her heart skipping a beat as Charles mentioned the kidnapping incident.

"Whether I believe the police or not is my business. But I will never trust you. Now, let's talk about the kidnapping. You think you have gotten away with it just because the case is settled, don't you? What if I ask the police to reopen the case? Perhaps they might find new evidence," Charles said menacingly.

Rachel was fully aware of what Charles was capable of. 'He isn't joking, ' she thought in fear.

That was the last thing Rachel wanted.

"Charles, you've got it wrong. I wasn't involved in the..." Rachel's voice trailed off. Charles' intimidation scared the hell out of her. 'If the police reopens the case, I will end up in the suspects list. And if Duncan changes his mind and rats me out, I will be in big trouble, ' she mused.