The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 730

"I know you are trying to comfort me," Laura replied with a rueful smile. "He's my son. I know him better than anyone else. He must be very angry with me. He didn't believe I was ill."

Junia looked at her and tried to console her. She said, "Aunt Laura, don't take it too hard. You look utterly washed out. You need rest. We shall talk about it later."

"I'm old and weak now. I know it," Laura said with a bitter smile. "I'm not afraid of death. But I can't bear to leave Anthony alone. I can't see him suffer. But I am disappointed in him now. How can he be so stubborn?"

"Don't say that. You'll be all right soon. The only thing you have to do now is to take a rest. You look tired."

"Junia," Laura took her hand and said, "don't take his words too seriously. Those are only angry words. You take my word for it. Your chance will come soon. Don't give up so easily. You're the only person I can count on now."

"Well, I know what you mean. But…" She hesitated for a moment.

While she was sitting in the ward, waiting for Laura to become conscious, Junia had considered it quite seriously. She could see quite clearly that Anthony was madly in love with Sheryl. Apparently he would never part from her. It would be abominable of her to force herself on him. Then she reached a decision. "I've decided. I will leave when you are discharged. I'm giving up on him." she said.

"But why?" Laura asked, with startled eyes. "Is it because of what he said? You know that was nonsense. He didn't mean it. The woman has made him lose his mind. He'll straighten things out very soon and return for good. Just give him some time."

"It's not only about Anthony," Junia explained. "I've considered it seriously. Though you're not fond of Sheryl, we have to admit that she's a good woman. Maybe the only criticism against her is that she has a child."

She paused for a moment and continued, "Anthony is very serious about her. I don't think there is a chance for me to win his heart. I feel like I am humiliating myself."

"But you can't give up now!" Laura cried. She was very anxious to change Junia's mind. "You don't know. You are the only person I can expect to…" she paused suddenly. "I hope you understand. No one wants their only son to marry a divorced woman. Even if she's a good woman, I just can't accept it," she said firmly.

"Aunt Laura..." Junia frowned slightly, wondering why Laura was insisting on this.

"Please don't give up!" Laura said, looking at her with pitiful eyes. She struggled out of bed and approached Junia. "Just give him some more time. If he still insists on his choice, you can do as you please and I'll make no objection. But it's not the right time to give up. I'm not convinced of it."

For a moment Junia did not answer. To comfort Laura, she decided to give in. "Well, I can stay, but no more than a week. Is that okay?"

"One week shall be alright," Laura replied. Laura insisted that Anthony would free himself from his relationship with Sheryl and Junia's turn would come.

Junia did not reply. Whether they would split up or not, she decided to stay aloof from the whole matter. But she still agreed to stay on for another week.

Laura seemed very pleased by this outcome. A plan formed in her brain. She decided to have a talk with Sheryl and exert pressure on her.

Anthony left the hotel, distracted. He was sick with the knowledge that he had been cheated by his loved ones.

He laughed angrily at his own foolishness. The look of despair on Sheryl's face came into his mind. He felt desperately sorry for her.