The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1609

Confused by Isla's words, Sheryl gaped at her as she wondered, 'I'm not sick, am I? Why should I be hospitalized?'

As Isla looked at Sheryl's befuddled facial expression, she already knew what the other was thinking. She couldn't help but sigh and ask, "Want to see your face? I have a mirror. The kids will never believe that you're alright once they see you like that. Your face is as white as a sheet!"

Isla's words served as a reminder to Sheryl. She didn't want her kids worrying about her. It was better for her to find an excuse to stay away. Since she was already in the hospital, she might as well complete the admission procedure.

But on second thought, Sheryl realized that there was a snag. She asked Isla hesitantly, "But I'm well enough. Will the doctors still allow me to be admitted?"

"You fainted right after the blood transfusion! Do you think that the doctors will let you go in that state? Of course, not! If anything bad happened to you, they would take the blame. They will surely advise you to stay in the hospital!" Isla didn't think that Sheryl's concern was a problem at all.

Realizing that the plan might actually work, Sheryl didn't oppose her anymore and decided to listen to Isla this time.

At Dream Garden

Two women were busy in the master bedroom. Melissa was packing some clothes for Charles, while Leila was sorting out his hygiene products in the bathroom. This was the first time that Leila was inside Charles' bedroom.

Holding Charles' razor tightly, Leila became lost in her thoughts. After a while, she muttered, "Charles, I didn't mean to hurt you! I didn't know that you would show up at that time!"

"Leila..." At that very moment, Melissa came in.

It was a good thing Leila came to herself instantly and pretended that everything was normal. However, the awkward expression on her face betrayed her. But still, luck was on her side. The expression was gone as fast as it had registered on her face. Melissa didn't see anything.

"Aunt Melissa, I've got everything ready. How about you?" Walking out of the bathroom, Leila raised her hand for Melissa to see the pack she was holding. Then she opened it so Melissa could check its contents.

"Good. I'm almost done. Now, let's go to the hospital," Melissa said. Then, they both walked downstairs.

As soon as Nancy caught sight of Melissa and Leila, she approached them. When the two had arrived home earlier, she saw them rush into Charles' bedroom. Now, she couldn't restrain herself from not getting worried, for she saw the two ladies carrying out Charles' personal effects.

"Mrs. Lu, is there a problem with Mr. Lu?" Nancy asked Melissa anxiously.

"What makes you say that, Nancy? Are you looking forward to the day that some misfortune happens to Charles?" Leila snapped harshly before Melissa could answer.

"Miss Zhang, what do you mean? I've been taking care of this family ever since Mr. Lu was a child! Of course, I would ask! How could you slander me?" Whatever accusations or excuses Leila threw at her, Nancy could accept all of them. Well, there was an exception. She wouldn't and couldn't be insulted for being disloyal.

"Enough shouting! Stop, both of you! Nancy, please prepare some porridge. I'll take some to the hospital for Charles," Melissa interceded. Since Nancy and Leila were going to start a fight, Melissa decided to send Nancy away with an excuse to stop them. She didn't even consider that Charles was in a coma, and would be unable to eat anything!

"Yes, Mrs. Lu. I'll go do it right now," Nancy responded immediately. Nancy didn't dare waste any time since it was something that Charles needed.

After Nancy left, Leila pulled Melissa to the side and asked maliciously, "Aunt Melissa, do you really trust Nancy?"

Looking at Leila, and then glancing at Nancy who was busy around the kitchen, Melissa decided that Nancy had won this round. Sighing, she said, "Leila, Nancy is harmless. She is an old nanny here in Dream Garden. Even though I don't like her, I have to admit that she is much more loyal to our family than Sheryl!"

After hearing Melissa's explanation, Leila didn't continue with what she was going to say. She knew that the more she grilled Melissa, the more chance there was that she would be exposed for her plans.

"All right. I'm glad that Nancy is a good person. I'm just worried that Sheryl and Nancy will once again..." Noticing Melissa's body shuddered as Leila connected Sheryl's name to Nancy, Leila stopped. As an added dramatic effect, she covered her mouth and rounded her eyes. It was enough for Melissa to think of it as a slip of the tongue. Then immediately she added, "Aunt Melissa, forget what I said! I don't think that it would happen again anyway!"