The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 719

Laura knew that if Anthony went to see Sheryl, she would be likely to forgive him. She had to prevent that at all cost. Therefore, she decided to look and act like her condition was getting worse.

Seeing Laura's pained expression, Anthony sat beside her and asked, "What's the matter? Are you not feeling well?"

"You don't need to act like you're concerned," commented Laura. She knew that guilt-tripping would work with him, so she continued complaining, "There's no more room for your mother in your heart. Your entire attention is just for that bitch, isn't it?"

"Mom, that's not true. Please don't say such a thing," Anthony requested. With a defeated look, he mentioned, "Now that you've burned your bridges with Sheryl, I will not go see her again."

"Really?" exclaimed Laura excitedly. Her eyes were gleaming with joy at Anthony's words and all of a sudden, she was no longer showing any pain. Pleading innocent, she tried to solidify her point of view, "My son, please don't blame me for my actions. I did so for your sake. You should know… Sheryl doesn't deserve you. You would only suffer by being with her."

"I know that," muttered Anthony staring at a fixed point on the floor. He lifted his head to look at Laura in the eyes and forced one corner of his mouth into a half-smile.

She felt his indecisiveness and reiterated, "Remember what I told you. She isn't right for you. You can't see her anymore, okay? You promised me." Anthony turned his face, unable to keep listening to her. He stared into the void, tuning his mother out. Seeing that he wasn't responding, Laura decided to push the matter onto him, "My love, you should know that everything I do is for you. I wouldn't do anything to harm you. However, when it comes to those other women, they don't have your best interest at heart. They only care about themselves."

Laura grabbed Anthony's hand and continued, "I know you are sad now. But trust me, before long, you will forget about her and realize that what I'm saying is true. You have also seen what kind of person that woman is. Better to end it sooner rather than later..."

Irritated, Anthony interrupted her words, "Mom, I got it." He slipped his hand out of her grip and stood up abruptly. He paused for a second, and then told Laura, "I'll be right back. I'm just going out for a cigarette."

Just as Anthony left the room, Junia came back with some water for Laura. Seeing that Anthony was absent, she inquired, "Aunt Laura, where did Anthony go?"

"He went for a cigarette just now," replied Laura with a triumphant look on her face. She then widened her eyes, staring right at Junia, and mentioned enthusiastically, "Junia, this is your opportunity now. Anthony is feeling down and willing to stop seeing Sheryl. You must step in and be there for him. I know you are a shy girl, but do it for me and Anthony; be proactive."

"Aunt Laura…" Junia began saying. Her timidity was impeding her from being as straightforward as her aunt. Seeing Junia's reaction, Laura chuckled.

After a brief moment of hesitation, Junia expressed her concern, "Aunt Laura, Anthony might not want to see Sheryl now, but later on, he might change his mind."

"Don't you worry," Laura advised her. With an arrogant smile, she argued, "I know the kind of person Sheryl is. A proud woman like her won't close her eyes to my humiliations. If anything, she will realize that being with Anthony is not a walk in the park, and will not want to continue dating him. Even if Anthony goes to see her, he would only be finding rejection."

Apprehensively, Junia began saying, "Aunt Laura, I think that in spite of everything, Sheryl is a good person. If we were not competing for Anthony's heart, I would probably get along with her easily."

Touched by Junia's confession, Laura had to state her observation, "You have such a big heart, Junia." She then sighed heavily and added, "However, you must remember that she is not your friend. In other circumstances, perhaps you could be, but right now you are not on the same team. You can't forget this. Do you understand?"

"Don't worry, Aunt Laura. I won't forget," affirmed Junia. She smiled and went on contemplating her next move.

A few minutes later, Anthony came back reeking like tobacco and looking all disheartened. Laura took a quick look at him and immediately urged him, "It's late. Anthony, could you please take Junia back to the hotel?"