The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 532

Seeing Sheryl approaching with drinks and a hamburger in her hands, Charlie got the answer to his question. However, he still wanted to hear it from her.

Looking at Charlie's morose expression, she explained,"Hey. I just bought some food for you."

At her words, a big smile spread on his face. Suddenly, Sheryl realized that Charlie must have thought she had left him without saying goodbye.

Somehow, she found herself liking this remarkable boy. Instinctively, she felt a strange connection with him and a strong urge to take care of him.

Teasingly she asked,"Why were you looking nervous just now? Were you afraid that I left without telling you?"

Blushing slightly, Charlie avoided Sheryl's gaze. "Of course not! I don't care about you," he said trying to sound uncaring.

"You don't have to admit it if you don't want to." Feeling pleased, Sheryl smiled to herself secretly. She knew that he cared about her although he tried to act indifferently.

Spontaneously, she gave Charlie a big hug and asked him happily,"Are you hungry? Please eat before the burger gets cold." Sheryl placed a wrapped hamburger in Charlie's little hands.

Normally, Charlie was very strict in food and never ate junk food like hamburgers. But this hamburger was bought for him by Sheryl and he didn't want to refuse her. The affection in her eyes when she looked at him made him happy.

Sitting down beside Sheryl, he took a small bite from the hamburger. He was surprised to learn that it tasted good and began to eat earnestly.

"Do you skip school often?" Sheryl asked him curiously. Opening a can of soft drink, she put it beside him.

Looking a little embarrassed, Charlie nodded and said,"I've already learned the knowledge taught in school. I prefer to spend my time on what I like."

That sounded incredible coming from such a small boy, but she knew he was telling the truth. The book she saw him reading was too advanced for his age.

Looking at Charlie sternly, she said,"If you already know what they taught at school, you should tell your mother. Don't skip school again, otherwise, your teacher and your mother will worry about you."

Sheryl knew that she could reach Charlie with her words, so she tried to persuade him not to make a habit of skipping school.

Tilting his head, he looked straight at Sheryl and said,"My mom doesn't care about me."

Comparing Leila and Sheryl in his mind, he felt closer to Sheryl, a woman he just met by chance. He wished in his heart that she was his mother instead of Leila.

His words tugged at her heart. Sighing gently, she said,"Anyway, what you did was wrong. Do you understand?"

Charlie thought for a while and said,"Yes, I understand."

"That's my boy!" Sheryl said with a bright smile. Sheryl lovingly ruffled Charlie's hair. Somehow, Charlie welcomed her gentle touch and didn't feel it repulsive like Leila's touch.

Looking at Charlie, she could tell that he was a well-mannered boy. He ate his food carefully and quietly like a nobleman. Suddenly, a picture of Shirley popped in her mind and she stifled a laugh. Her daughter's behavior was the least ladylike. Shirley and Charlie were poles apart in terms of personality except they were both smart and too mature for their age.

Smiling to herself she knew that if she told that to Shirley, she would no doubt argue with her.