The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1782

"Well, Charles, don't blame this on me. I didn't want to disturb you. You're always so busy with work. I want to have Leila with me. She's a great girl, and she takes care of me," Melissa added, trying to dispel the doubt in Charles' eyes.

Charles nodded. He understood Melissa and responded, "Okay, that's great. As long as you're happy with your decision, I'm fine with it."

Charles just hadn't expected that Melissa would invite Leila to join their family trip. He always knew how well Melissa got along with Leila, but he didn't think Melissa would do this. He didn't know that they were that close.

He decided to shrug it off, not wanting to dwell on it any longer.

At the airport

Isla and Aron's flight had just landed.

Isla closed her eyes and breathed in the air of her hometown. After another deep breath, she opened her eyes and said to Aron, "Darling, can you feel that? We can't find air as fresh as here, you know. I missed this so much!"

"Well, I think you missed the kids a lot too," Aron said as he pulled her into his arms.

Isla felt embarrassed as they were in public. She pursed her lips and gently pushed him off. "Ah! Stop! There are so many other people! That's too much!"

"Why? Why should I care about other people when I want to hug my wife? Do I need to ask everyone for permission?" Aron teased, and his lips curved into a knowing smile.

Isla didn't know how to respond because he was right.

Aron and Isla quickly took their luggage so they could finally head home. However, just as they were about to leave, Aron felt Isla suddenly stop. He turned to look at his wife. Before he could ask her what was going on, he saw that she was staring at something. He followed her gaze and saw that it was Leila.

'Great! It's Leila. If it weren't for her, Charles and Sheryl wouldn't be getting divorced. She's the reason Sheryl's miserable, ' Aron thought, knowing what Isla was thinking right away.

How could Isla tolerate Leila? She was seething as she stared at Leila's back. Aron felt the same resentment his wife did.

"Let's go. Don't let that bitch ruin your mood. Sheryl is on her way here. We can't let them see each other," Aron reminded Isla.

Aron knew what his wife was thinking. He knew he had to stop Isla or who knows what she would do. He wouldn't put it past beyond Isla to start a fight with Leila right here.

"Look at her. She's disgusting, and she looks so proud of herself as if she's won against Sheryl. I ought to teach her a lesson!" Isla was seething in anger. She shook off Aron's grip so she could approach Leila.

Aron was a little taken aback. Isla acted so swiftly that he was unable to react and stop her. Helplessly, he shook his head and heaved a deep sigh as he watched Isla approach Leila.

Caught up in her own thoughts, Leila didn't see Isla coming her way. She was too busy worrying about her flight that as she realized someone was blocking her way, she yelled, "Are you blind? Get out my way!"

Leila didn't even look at who was blocking her way. Only when she cast an angry glance at the person did surprise take over her face as she saw that it wasn't just anyone—it was Isla.

"There you are." Leila was startled. She quickly put on an arrogant face. With her lips curved into a disdainful sneer, she teased, "So what are you gonna do? You're gonna fight me because your best friend can't fight her own battles?"

"Leila, don't think for even one second that you and Sheryl are on good terms now that she's decided to let go of Charles. What you've done is unforgivable, and you're going to pay for it one day. Soon, Sheryl and I will find time to deal with you. We're too busy right now with our own fabulous lives. So you just wait there and see what's coming for you. If you try to mess with Sheryl again, I'll make your life a living hell," Isla spat, a menacing look on her face.

The anger in her chest rose the minute she saw Leila. She clenched her fists as if ready to strike, but she controlled herself barely.

"What? You wanna beat me up? Go ahead! You know what? I'm going on a vacation with Charles. If you wanna beat me up, be my guest! When Charles sees me, he'll be so concerned, and then I'll tell him it was you and Sheryl!"