The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1458

The woman was so close that Nick could see the expression on her face. She had a sweet smile, pearly white teeth and adorable dimples. He couldn't help but think of Cassie.

'Oh God! What is happening to me?

Why am I thinking about Cassie again? Why can't I forget her?' Nick thought to himself.

He cradled his head with both hands and squatted down helplessly. He looked very confused and perplexed, which was rare for a rational man like him.

Cassie had betrayed him already, but he still couldn't keep her off his head—something he shouldn't be doing. Cassie was insistent on chasing him. She liked him from the start but it seemed like he wasn't able to retain her interest.

He tried to convince himself to let her go. However, deep in his heart, he knew that he really didn't want to give up.

For all those years, he lived alone. He never thought this lonely life that he was so used to living would pale in comparison to the life he could have when he met her. She loved him and cared for him. How could he return to his old life when he knew that a better life was out there for him?

When they had been together, Cassie took care of him. She had helped him clean his room and even cooked for him. But back then, he didn't appreciate her and all she'd done for him. He took her for granted.

It was only now that he'd realized how special she was and how much he wanted her in his life.

Cassie was his priority and it wasn't like he could do anything about it. He couldn't even stop thinking about her. Unfortunately, he didn't realize how much he loved her until now.

'Live in the moment. Cherish what you have before you end up losing it, ' he thought to himself.

Nick regretted taking Cassie for granted. He closed his eyes, and a tear trickled down his cheek.

No! He wasn't going to give up so easily! He wouldn't let Cassie slip away from him. He would win her back!

At the thought of this, he stood up from the floor, picked up the phone, and dialed a number.

"Hello, Nick?" Sheryl answered the phone after several rings.

Nick almost choked when he heard Sheryl's voice.

It wasn't like him to act like this, but he was hurting more than he'd ever hurt before.

Sheryl was playing games with Shirley at home. She couldn't hear Nick except for some crying. Was Nick crying?

When she was about to speak again, Shirley came over with a Barbie doll.

"Mom, look at her. Isn't she beautiful? I styled her hair for her!"

Sheryl turned around and was greeted with Shirley's expectant eyes. Sheryl didn't normally have time to play with her children but she didn't want to ruin this moment.

She said to Nick on the phone, "Nick, could you hold on for a moment?"

Then she turned to Shirley again and looked lovingly at her. "She is gorgeous! Dear, you did a great job. But her hair is a little too loose, let me fix it for you," Sheryl said. She took the doll from Shirley and made a few adjustments. Then she gave it back to Shirley and asked, "How about now?"

Shirley stared at the doll with amazement. A big smile crept over her face. She exclaimed, "Wow! Just like magic, Mom! She looks much more beautiful now!"

"Thank you, dear. You go ahead and continue playing with your doll. Mom has to take this call first," Sheryl smiled.

"All right. I'll wait for you!" Shirley left joyfully with her Barbie doll.

"Hi, Nick, are you still there? Do you want to talk to me about something?" Sheryl asked apologetically.

However, there was no response from the other side of the line. She checked her phone. Apparently, Nick had hung up already.