The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 2008

"Okay, I see. I'll get ready." Since Melissa had solved the problem with Belinda, she felt a lot lighter than before.

After quickly washing up, Melissa joined Charles for dinner.

"Charles, have you made things clear to Vicky?"

Melissa asked as casually as she could. Sheryl was no longer a problem for her, so she only had to worry about Vicky. If Charles would clear things up with her, there would be a greater chance that he and Sheryl could get back together.

The more she thought, the more nervous she became, so Melissa looked at Charles expectantly.

Charles' hand, which was about to take some food, froze in the air. He didn't raise his head, but he frowned. He schooled his face after a moment. Then he looked up and responded, "Mother, I'll handle my problems. You don't need to worry."

"Do you think I'm being annoying?"

Melissa kept staring at Charles, her face showing displeasure at his attitude. She thought her son was reacting too slowly and was being unreasonable. 'Does he want to give up on Sheryl?'

"No, Mother. I just said that I'll handle it. Can you stop worrying?" Charles mirrored her expression and looked at Melissa just as testily.

Controlling himself was hard. If Melissa wasn't his own mother, he would have lost his temper a long time ago.

Melissa found Charles' expression a little surprising, and she rolled her eyes before forcing a smile. "Charles, I didn't mean it like that. Don't be mad."

She didn't want to push Charles too far right now because he would get even angrier.

"I'm sorry, Mother. I'm not mad. I just don't want you to worry. Everything will be fine." Charles had no idea what else to say to Melissa, so he had to soothe her for the moment.

What he had just said was enough, and it worked for Melissa, who felt comforted when she heard that.

"Fine, fine. Since you say so, I won't ask anymore." Melissa smiled knowingly and gestured for Charles to start eating.

The two stopped talking, and it was awkward at the table, but neither of them was willing to break the ice.

After dinner, Charles made an excuse and went to his study on the second floor.

Melissa tried to say something but stopped herself. She watched him go upstairs and then sighed. "I don't know when he'll make up with Sher."

"My Lady, relax. You can't be too anxious. Just let it be." Nancy was cleaning up the dinner table and heard Melissa's words, so she comforted her.

"Hmm, I hope so," Melissa absently answered and listlessly went to her bedroom.

Charles tossed and turned the whole night, his thoughts filled with Sheryl.

Although Sheryl had no special relationship with Jackson, Charles had to admit that Melissa's worry was not unfounded. If he didn't clear things up with Vicky, the woman he loved might already have left with another man.

The next day