The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1697

Isla had decided to stop pressing Sheryl on this. She understood Sheryl's frustration and didn't want to burden her more. So she took Sheryl's hands into hers and spoke gently, "Sher, remember that we're friends. I'm always here to support you. If you have any problems and need a shoulder to cry on, I'm just a call away, okay?"

"I know that well, Isla. Don't worry too much. I'm fine, really. I'm not hiding anything from you. I was just upset that I failed to get divorced again this time around," Sheryl explained, smiling bitterly.

Isla believed Sheryl's words because Sheryl looked sincere and serious.

"Well. I should get back to work now. Don't forget to eat something, alright? Phoebe got this for you. She knew that you hadn't eaten breakfast yet and she was worried that you were starving," Isla gestured at the breakfast takeout on the desk.

Sheryl smiled sweetly and nodded, "Please, thank her for me, okay?"

When Isla had finally left, the smile on Sheryl's face had faded and she took a deep breath. She tapped her chin and thought to herself, 'Damn it, Charles! Do you really think that you can prolong this forever? Somethings are meant to happen. Why are you so stubborn?'

Meanwhile, in the Dream Garden

After Charles had parted ways with Sheryl, he didn't go back to the Shining Company. Instead, he decided to return to the Dream Garden.

As soon as he stepped into the house, Melissa rushed to him and asked nervously, "So? Did you finally get a divorce?"

Charles only ignored Melissa. He just brushed her aside and walked upstairs.

"Charles, come on! Answer me! I'm asking you!" Melissa was getting more and more anxious with Charles' silence.

Melissa followed Charles upstairs. Then she winced when Charles slammed his bedroom door shut and locked it. "C-Charlie?" Melissa spoke helplessly.

Leila was downstairs and witnessed what just happened. When she saw Melissa standing outside the bedroom, she walked upstairs and accompanied Melissa to the living room.

Both Leila and Melissa were very worried and nervous at the moment. Then finally, Leila broke the silence, "Aunt Melissa, let's call the attorney so we can find out what happened. If we just stand here, we won't know whether Charles and Sheryl have finally gotten a divorce."

Leila clenched a fist against her chest. She was desperate for answers.

"You're right! I'll give him a call now." Melissa took out her phone upon hearing Leila's suggestion.

"Mason, did Charles and Sheryl finally get a divorce?" Melissa was so eager to know the answer that she had even forgotten to greet Mason.

The attorney cleared his throat before answering, "Mrs. Lu, Charles and Sheryl didn't show up in court today. Hence, they didn't get a divorce. If they are still pushing on for divorce, they need to make another appointment."

Melissa's eyes widened at Mason's answer, and she slumped down onto the sofa. All this time, she had thought that her plan was finally working, and she could finally get rid of Sheryl.

Because of shock, Melissa hadn't realize that her phone fell down from her hand to the sofa. Leila picked up the phone and politely said, "Thank you very much, Mason."

Leila hung up and then worriedly looked at Melissa. She was as sad and frustrated as Melissa.

Both women fell into dead silence, trying to think of their next plan.

After long silence, Melissa sat up straight and turned to Leila. "So, Leila, what should we do next?"

"Aunt Melissa, we can't let this go on any longer. If we don't kick Sheryl out of the Lu Family as soon as possible, things will only get harder and harder for us. I'll never be Charles' wife, and you'll never be the hostess of Dream Garden. Sheryl will kick us out of the Lu Family!" Leila spat out in anger. Her hatred toward Sheryl only grew stronger. Why the hell Charles did marry that annoying Sheryl? Sheryl had always been in her way.

Melissa bit her lower lip, shaking her head. "No. I can't let that happen! Absolutely not!"