The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1222

"Aunt Melissa, I'm on my way to Dream Garden. I will be there in five minutes." Leila's polite voice came from the other end of the line. Instantly a smile broke on Melissa's face.

'Leila is such a polite and obedient girl. She is way better than Sheryl. Why did Charles fall in love with a bad woman like Sheryl? If it weren't for her, Charles and I would be much closer with each other, ' Melissa mused angrily.

Leila arrived at Dream Garden soon after Melissa hung up the phone. "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, Aunt Melissa. I was stuck in traffic," Leila apologized with guilt written all over her face.

However, the truth was far from what she said. The reason behind Leila being late was not because of bad traffic. Rather it was because she wanted to avoid meeting Charles. She was aware of how much he hated her, so she waited for him to leave for work before she came to the Dream Garden. Clearly, she had no intention of infuriating him.

Leila knew it very well that being in the good books of Melissa would act as a foundation if she ever wanted to win over Charles' trust once again. Besides, she was waiting for a good chance to change her image in Charles' eyes. And before that day came, she had to avoid him.

For the time being, the only way Leila thought she could please Charles was by keeping Melissa happy. The more Melissa enjoyed her company, the more would she sing her praises in front of Charles, thereby paving the way for her to clear her image in Charles' mind.

Having known Charles for several years, she knew something about him. He was a sentimental man; it was not difficult for her to assume that he cared for his mother and respected her.

Had it not been for Charles' deep love and respect for his mother, he would not have helped Leila get out of prison.

Now that Charles was respectful to his mother, Leila believed that Melissa was an important person in his life. That was why she had decided to suck up to Melissa.

"It's okay. I just got up," Melissa responded with a cordial smile. Now Melissa thought highly of Leila. In her eyes, Leila was a good girl. Besides, she had bought her many clothes, so Melissa didn't mind her being slightly late for their appointment.

"I see. I bet you haven't had breakfast yet. What do you want to eat? I will make it for you," Leila proposed gallantly. Leila was an extremely contriving and shrewd woman. She knew exactly how to make her way back into Dream Garden. Evidently, her friendship with Melissa was the most important thing for her at the moment. She would do anything to keep Melissa happy. And offering to make breakfast for her was just one of her tactics to please her.

"No, thanks. I already had my breakfast. What about you?" Melissa sighed inside, 'She is such a good woman. Besides, she took care of Clark for several years and treated him like her own son.'

"Me too. I came here to keep you company. I just want to see you happy. Nothing more than that." Leila continued bombarding Melissa with sweet words, feigning a selfless smile

"I'm fine. What upsets me the most is that I have to see Sheryl's face every day. But I have absolutely no idea about how to kick her out of Dream Garden. I get a headache when I think of that woman," Melissa said in low spirits, rubbing her temples. She was telling the truth. Sheryl's presence in Dream Garden was becoming intolerable for her with every passing day. She could not bear the sight of her. Her mind was always at work to come up with some idea to make Sheryl leave her son. So much so that she could neither sleep nor eat well. Melissa thought very high of Leila. She was impressed by her polite and respectful behavior. Little did she know how contriving Leila could be! She had no idea that Leila's sugar-coated words and politeness had some vested interest behind it all. Had Melissa known that Leila was fooling her, she wouldn't rack her brain to throw Sheryl out of the Lu family.