The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1188

It was becoming clear to Sheryl that Gary was very smart. He had experienced so much that nothing could be hidden from him. But even if he knew what Melissa had done, what would he do?

Should he side with Sheryl or Melissa? Would he attempt to guide Charles to make a choice between the two women?

Deciding not to involve himself in this dilemma, Gary felt that it would be better to pretend to know nothing.

After all, everyone had to live his own life, and be responsible for his own decision.

"Charles is working overtime at the company and has to attend an unscheduled meeting," Sheryl told Gary.

"Charles is a workaholic. When he is working, he seldom pays attention to other things. Having worked so hard for many years, he never has any spare time. Thanks to him, my life is quite relaxing now." Gary nodded in appreciation. Sheryl could easily sense the love and pride he felt towards his grandson.

"Okay, that's all. I just wanted to tell you about my trip. It's late, so I should head off to bed. Tomorrow morning I have to get up early and catch my flight," Gary said as he smiled. Although Charles wasn't here, Gary was sure that Sheryl or Melissa would tell him about his trip.

Feeling tired and eager to go to bed, he stood up from the sofa and walked upstairs to his room.

After Gary left, only Melissa and Sheryl remained in the living room. An awkward silence fell over the room. Not wanting to be alone with Melissa, Sheryl decided she would follow Gary's lead and go to bed as well. But as she started to walk away, Melissa stopped her.

"Sheryl!" Melissa said anxiously.

Sheryl stopped, but didn't turn around. After pausing she said, "Yes, Mom?"

"Have you quarreled with Charles again?"

Hearing Melissa's words, Sheryl immediately turned round. "What do you mean?" she asked suspiciously.

"I mean nothing. I just want to say, if you've realized that you're not a match for my son, then you should leave him! Don't get in the way of him living a happy life!" Melissa was sure that Sheryl and Charles must be in conflict because Sheryl acted slightly embarrassed when Gary had mentioned Charles.

Not wanting to be misunderstood, Sheryl didn't reply. Instead, she shook her head and walked upstairs.

A smile crept slowly onto Melissa's face when she watched Sheryl's receding figure. 'Everything is starting to go according to my plan, ' she thought happily to herself.

After taking a bath and snuggling up in bed, a sleepless Sheryl tossed and turned.

At around midnight, Charles finally returned. There was no smell of perfume or alcohol exuding from his clothes or body, and Sheryl couldn't find any flaws in his tired look. It seemed that he had truly been working late.

Moreover, he seemed to have worked very hard.

Pretending to be asleep, Sheryl was careful to keep her eyes shut.