The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 734

"It's not a bother at all. I'll go prepare a meal while you all chat. It shouldn't take long. I'll cook your favourite sweet and sour ribs!" Amy offered.

Shirley's eyes lit up at the mention of "sweet and sour ribs".

"You little glutton!" Amy teased Shirley affectionately.

"Shirley, shall we go and look for Rick? I'm sure you can't wait to play with him." Arthur smiled at Shirley.

"Yes! Let's go!" Shirley clapped her hands excitedly. It had been a long time since she had played with Rick.

There were now only two people left in the living room — Abby and Sheryl. Seeing the look on Sheryl's face, Abby knew that something was bothering her. She couldn't stop herself from asking, "Sheryl, what's wrong? Is everything okay?"

"I'm fine." With great difficulty, Sheryl forced a smile and tried to change the topic, "So, I heard that Rick has a weak heart, is that true?"

"Yes, that's right." Abby sighed and continued, "I went into premature labor and poor Rick was born with a heart condition. To be honest, Rick was already at high risk then. I hated myself so much at that time. Fortunately, Andy managed to find a matching heart for Rick and he underwent a successful operation overseas. Now, other than his weak constitution, Rick is a normal, healthy boy. So, there's a little less guilt in my heart."

Abby's words hit Sheryl with a wave of guilt. She'd never expected her absence to affect so many people. Even while she had been gone, they had still been thinking of her. It filled her with warm happiness knowing that this family had so much love and care for her.

"Are you okay? Why the sudden question?" Abby could sense that something was not quite right, but just couldn't put her finger on it.

"No, it's no big deal. I was just wondering," Sheryl replied faintly.

"No, there's something you're hiding from me," Abby insisted. And then it hit her. She leaned forward keenly. "Sheryl..."

She looked at Sheryl with widened eyes.

Could it be? Had Sheryl regained her memory?

Sheryl looked into Abby's eyes and nodded slightly, confirming her suspicions.

Abby was momentarily stunned into silence, almost unable to believe it. After a long while, she finally recovered her composure and asked, "Sheryl, Do you remember everything?"

"Not everything," Sheryl replied softly, "some of the details are still foggy."

"So..." Abby hesitated, considering her next question carefully. "Have you told him about it?"

"Not yet," Sheryl knew that Abby was referring to Charles. She too, hesitated before admitting, "Actually, I came by for a reason... I know Andy has a lot of contacts. I can vaguely remember that I was pregnant with twins and I was hoping he could help me investigate the whereabouts of my other child."

Abby's face grew serious and she told Sheryl, "Actually, I already asked Andy to investigate long ago, when you first went missing. But... He kept insisting that he couldn't find anything."

"Really?" Sheryl frowned with suspicion.

Just then, Andy returned. Abby glanced up at him. "Ah, perfect timing. You can ask the man himself for the details."

Abby motioned for Andy to join them, explaining quickly, "Sher's memory is returning. She wants to know some details from three years ago. You stay here and chat with her, I'll go help my mom with the food and tell her of the good news."