Sue was puzzled but Sheryl smiled and told Sue,"I think Anthony is the only one who can persuade you to talk to me. For his sake at least you would agree."
Sheryl's words embarrassed Sue. She flashed a quick look at Sheryl and said. "I did come because of Anthony. If it weren't for him, I would never talk to you my whole life."
Sheryl gave a small, bitter smile inwardly as her guess was confirmed. On the outside she maintained an indifferent look.
Sue felt very uncomfortable when she saw Sheryl's indifferent look. She said,"Sheryl, do you know the indifferent look you always keep on your face could hurt the feelings of others?"
Sher remained mute and kept looking steadily at Sue.
Sue sneered and said,"You always look indifferent no matter what happens. You were peaceful when I broke up with you. And now..."
Sue paused for a moment and then continued with her brows arched,"Now you are also indifferent to the fact that Anthony spent a night with me. Do you know this reaction of yours has the power to hurt others' feelings?"
Sue gave a cold smile and added,"You have never really taken love or friendship seriously. Did you ever care about my feelings?"
"So what do you want me to do?" Sheryl asked. Sheryl glanced mildly at Sue and inquired,"My best friend broke up with me over something non existent and later stole my boyfriend. Do you expect that I should still be warm and friendly to you as before?"
Sue was rendered speechless. She regretted her break up with Sheryl. Especially as she now knew that Shirley's biological father might be Charles. She finally understood why Sheryl was so drawn to him.
"Sue, you didn't have to tell me this actually. I will be happy if you can be with Anthony. You love him so much. I believe you will be good for him. He will be more happier with you than with me."
Sheryl's words infuriated Sue. She stared at Sheryl. "Do you value Anthony at all? Does he hold any importantance in your heart and mind? If you really love him, you will not just give him up so easily."
Sheryl was speechless. She didn't know what she should do or say.
Sue continued with a bitter smile,"Huh! You never really loved him. So why would you care about his feeling at all."
"Sue! What the hell do you want to say?" Sheryl cast an impatient look at Sue and added,"If you are here just to blame me, I think this conversation is over. Can I leave now?"
"Hold on!" Sue called out to stop Sheryl from leaving. "Actually I want to tell you that nothing happened between Anthony and me," Sue said.
Sheryl turned back in surprise and asked,"What do you mean?"
Sue didn't answer but looked at Sheryl with earnest eyes. Then she said,"The first time you saw him walk out of my house was because you went missing for a whole night then. He kept waiting for your return at the gate. He was anxious for your return and was waiting to spot you as soon as you came back. He stood in one place for so long that his feet got numb. When I came back from the bar, he saw I was drunk. So he helped me inside my house and took care of me that night. We did nothing that was wrong."
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