The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1463

Helen feared that the kids wouldn't understand her. So she called them, "Kids, come here. Let auntie see you."

This woman made Clark sick. In fact, he didn't like anyone his grandmother brought home. But Clark didn't want to be rude so although he was reluctant, he held Shirley's hand as they headed towards the table where Helen sat. He didn't want others to think that children of the Lu family didn't know how to respect elders and behave well in public.

When Clark and Shirley were finally standing in front of the table, Melissa smiled at them and said, "Clark and Shirley, this is Grandma Helen."

These wealthy women were arrogant and proud. They envied Melissa for her adorable grandchildren which only cushioned Melissa's ego. She felt as if she was superior to them as she flaunted Clark and Shirley to the table.

Clark and Shirley did as Melissa told them and greeted each woman around the table. The excited women giggled at the two adorable kids. They wished they could hug and pinch Clark and Sheryl.

Clark and Shirley were just about to leave when Helen grabbed Shirley's hand. She asked Shirley to stay with her.

Amy wanted to smoke so she grabbed a cigarette from her pocket and lit it up. Without a care in the world, she just started smoking. Soon, the whole living room smelled like cigarette smoke.

The children couldn't stand the strong smell. Clark and Shirley felt uncomfortable right away and their noses started to itch with the strong smell. But they couldn't leave as Helen held Shirley in position next to her.

The women gathered around to play cards as they chatted with one another. They were even making dirty jokes despite Clark's and Shirley's presence. The room was noisy and it smelled of smoke.

Helen holding Shirley's arm so tightly made her feel anxious. It reminded her of being kidnapped. Ever since then, Shirley had been more sensitive. She always felt anxious whenever there were strangers around.

Shirley had been trying to break free from Helen, but she was too small and too weak. No matter how hard Shirley tried, Helen's grip was still too tight.

Shirley became more and more anxious. Her eyes started to well up. What was worse was that she was starting to get choked by the smoke and her throat was hurting. She was coughing now and tears were starting to fall down her cheeks.

However, they just all ignored Shirley. They just kept gossiping about someone whose husband had an affair or whose son was a drug addict. They were condescending and enjoyed other people's sufferings.

Clark, who stood next to Shirley, could see his sister's anxiety and struggle. And it angered him to see her suffering like that all the while being ignored. He needed to protect his little sister. He needed to ask the mean woman let go of Shirley.