The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 551

"Charles, I am waiting for you." To set his mind at ease, Gary told Charles,"Chris is being taken care of by Sam. Nacy has been told to take care of her meals and also inform Sam of her caretaker role. Charles, you can take it easy tonight and not come over." As he spoke, Gary poured out and handed a cup of tea to Charles, who said,"Thanks. I also have something to discuss with you."

Charles wanted to inform Gary that he was going to formalize the relationship between Sheryl and himself.

At their initial meetings and interaction, Sheryl had been cautious while dealing with Charles.

He asked,"Grandpa, do you want to say something about Charlie?" Charles had been brave enough to express his stand on taking charge of Charlie.

Gary replied,"I am fond of Charlie. Why don't you bring Charlie to visit me at home. He will be a comfort to me during Chris' absence and yours."

"Okay, I will arrange for Charlie to visit you later," Charles replied with a small smile and nodded his head as he gave Gary his verbal consent.

"So Charles," Gary started saying. Charles knew at once that he was referring to Leila.

Gary and Chris were supportive of Leila and wanted to give her the recognition of being Charlie's mother.

"What have you thought about Leila? How do you want to treat her?" Gary flung the question to Charles. In a firm voice he said,"Charlie needs both his parents, a proper family."

Charles said in a subdued voice,"Grandpa, I know how to handle this matter. I will give Charlie a happy and loving home, where Leila shall be included."

Charles' thoughts drifted to Sheryl's beautiful face. He smiled to himself. He told Gary very firmly,"I never liked Leila and I don't like her now. Even lesser is my willingness to marry her. Please consider these facts."

"Okay, I will respect your decision." Gary sighed and continued,"Charles, though Autumn is still in your heart, you have to be practical and remarry. You need a family of your own. I hope you try to forget that trauma."

He continued trying to soften Charles's heart,"Please let the past go and start afresh!"

"Hmmm. Maybe my soulmate has already walked into my life," Charles said absently as he was lost in his own sweet thoughts.

"What do you mean by this statement?" Gary was a bit perplexed with Charles's casual remark.

"Nothing… nothing serious." Charles rose and abruptly ended the conversation,"Grandpa, I will take care of my business in my own way. Please do not trouble yourself with it. Get a good rest!"

Charles was excitededly looking forward to his upcoming date with Sheryl the next day.

In the hotel

From the video chat, Sheryl saw that Shirley had put on weight during her absence.

She was greatly touched by Shirley's affection.

Sheryl was surprised to find the resemblance between Charlie and Shirley, owing to the fact that they were spending so much time together.