The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1238

"Seriously? Are you kidding me? You're nothing but a gold digger. Just admit that you married Charles for his money and power. You've never been good enough to be a part of our family and you never will be." Melissa raised her voice, wearing a stern face.

"I know you think that I don't deserve your son. So, tell me. Who do you think is good enough for him?" Sheryl inquired calmly.

"Leila would be a good wife for Charles. Now that you know, what now? Are you going to divorce my son?" replied Melissa with a sarcastic smile on her lips.

The joke made Sheryl chuckle. "Mom, Charles and I are a solid pair. Even if we're enemies, I'll be his wife. You have to accept that I'm your daughter-in-law whether or not you want to," she said.

"How…how dare you!" Melissa trembled with anger. Pointing at the woman in front of her who looked too perky for her liking, Melissa snapped, "Is this how you talk to your husband's mother? Where are your manners? Unlike you, Leila is sensible and well-bred..."

Abruptly interrupting her, Sheryl retorted, "Of course, I'm sure you're much better-bred than I am. Otherwise, how could you tell me you're going to get your son a mistress? Truly, I have so much to learn from you." The fake smile on Sheryl's face was taunting.

Upon hearing the sarcastic remark, Melissa glowered at the woman. The older lady was so furious that her eyes almost popped out.

This time, Sheryl really pushed her buttons. During her stay in prison, she had suffered immensely. Although she had been free for a while, the inferiority she experienced still haunted her—she had a criminal record, after all.

The arrogance and pride she always exuded were a means to protect herself. Now that Sheryl had stamped all over her facade, she felt humiliated.

Blazing fury smoldered within her heart. Glaring at her daughter-in-law with ferocious eyes, she wished she could pounce on the woman and strangle her.

'It's all this bitch's fault. Because of her, I can never get a break. She's the reason why Charles drifted away from me. This cursed woman not only stole my son away from me, but she dared to insult me!" Melissa was seething.

Eventually, the furious look on Melissa's face was replaced with a twisted smile, only making her look more dangerous. Pointing at Sheryl with a hand trembling with anger, she gravely said, "You're really good, Sheryl Xia. But this isn't over. Just wait and see."

Sheryl's expression didn't even budge. Putting on an innocent look, she said, "Mom, I've done nothing to you, so don't be angry. It's bad for your health."

Her voice was so soft and gentle that it could convince anyone else but Charles' mother that she was sincere.

It was at this point that Melissa realized what a horrible person Sheryl was.

'As it turns out, the old saying is right—appearances can be deceiving.

I underestimated her. Given the fact that she's not from a rich or influential family, I insulted her. I did all I could to get her to leave Charles. I never thought she would ever fight back, or that Charles would ever get angry at me because of her.

After living with her all this time I see, now, that Sheryl is a wolf in sheep's clothing. She's good at pretending to be obedient and kind but in reality, she's craft and evil. I have to be careful," she brooded.

Slowly, Melissa regained her composure.

"If there isn't anything else, I'm going upstairs. Goodnight, Mom!" As if the two hadn't just had an argument, Sheryl threw a breezy smile at her mother-in-law.

With a grim face, Melissa refrained from responding. As she watched as Sheryl's figure disappeared upstairs, a crooked smile replaced her icy expression.

The following morning, Cassie woke up to the sound of something sizzling outside the room.