The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 740

"Okay, okay, I get it," Anthony spoke as he pressed his forehead with his index finger and thumb. Too much wine can make things really worse between two people. And that was what happened between Anthony and Sheryl. Anthony was drunk last night. If he had known that Sheryl's memory had come back, Anthony would not have been so impulsive.

"Anthony, please wait for a second," said Andy when Anthony was about to hang up the phone. "In fact, I know exactly what you have done for Sheryl during these years. Actually, I will be happy if you could be with each other. But if she still couldn't forget Charles after all these years, then it's of no use for you to wait for her. I think it's better for you to give up. I am sure you could find a better girl," added Andy.

"Andy, thank you. That's very thoughtful on your part," replied Anthony in a very casual yet polite tone. After that he hung up the phone.

Anthony turned around and took a glance at Sue who was still asleep. His face became grim and a heaviness hung on his chest. He tried to grip Sheryl with both his hands, but she was slipping away like a fistful of sand. He heaved a deep sigh and walked towards the kitchen.

He cooked some porridge and egg soup. In the last three years, cooking had almost become his second nature. When he used to cook for Sheryl, it was the only way for him to express his love as Sheryl was not much responsive in any other way. Every time a thought of Sheryl came to his mind, it left him with a mild pain. He took the breakfast on a tray and was about to come out of the kitchen when Sue held him abruptly from behind.

"Good morning," Sue spoke in a soft voice. Sue's voice reflected a happiness and joy. However, Anthony could not reciprocate as heartily as she did. He looked expressionless which formed a sharp contrast with Sue. "Go and wash up. The breakfast is ready," said Anthony without showing any sign of mood swings.

"Okay, wait for me for a moment," Sue replied in a cheerful voice. She really felt warm as she saw Anthony cook breakfast for her.

Every time over these years when she saw Anthony take care of Sheryl, Sue felt a void in her heart. Even she longed for someone to take care of her like this. But now it had finally come true. Sue felt as if the fondest wish of her life had been granted.

As they ate the breakfast, Anthony remained silent. Sue glanced at him once in a while and a smile appeared on her face each time. After finishing breakfast, Sue thought Anthony would leave. However, he just sat down quietly on the couch. Sue walked up to him and sat down by his side. She then asked him in a very soft voice, "Anthony, you are not going back?" She looked into Anthony's eyes, and waited for his reply. She could understand Anthony's state of mind.

"Going back?" Anthony looked at her face with an absolutely blank expression. "Where shall I go back?" he asked.

"I mean going back to your house," Sue replied in a very gentle voice. She was taken aback by Anthony's question. After a small pause, she then added, "Didn't you say that your mom is still at home? Are you not going back to accompany your mom?" Sue kept looking at Anthony's face while she asked.

"Who told you my mom is at my house?" Anthony asked her with a frown. Sue could see the coldness in his eyes as he interrogated her. He stared at Sue, trying to read her face for the truth.

Sue became a little uncomfortable to sense such weird coldness in Anthony's behavior. "I..." she muttered. She could feel chill run down her spine as she looked into Anthony's cold eyes. She had never seen him in this way. It was true that he had never told her about his mother. It was Holley who gave this news to her. She kept quiet for a while and then replied putting a soft smile on her face, "Have you forgotten? You told me a few days ago."

"Did I?" asked Anthony with his eyebrows still knitted in a tight frown. He looked confused as he tried to remember the instance when he spoke to Sue about his mother, but he still couldn't remember if he had told her earlier.

"Of course you did or how would I know this?" replied Sue. She maintained the soft smile on her face as she spoke to him.

Though he could not remember distinctly, yet Anthony looked assured by Sue's words. He said, "There is no need for me to go home. My mom has gone back."

"Well, then..." Sue spoke with a bit of hesitation in her voice. She looked up at Anthony and asked, "Are you going to live here with me?"

"Is there anything wrong with that? Are you feeling uncomfortable about this?" Anthony asked looking straight at Sue, his eye brows furrowed. Anthony was at a loss at the moment. He didn't know where to go and moreover, he did not even want to meet anyone. However, he only felt relaxed in this place with Sue.

"Anthony, I don't mean that at all," explained Sue. She gave a smile and asked, "Shall we go out to buy some clothes for you? We could also buy some household items as well."

"No, I don't want to go out. You can buy whatever you want to buy online," Anthony said in an indifferent tone. "I want to be alone for some time," Anthony added as he looked away from Sue.

Sue patted in his hands and left him alone as he desired. She walked away and bought some clothes and some fruits online.

Sue thought she would be happy as Anthony stayed at her place, but it was not how she had expected.

She looked at Anthony but could not find the Anthony she had known for the last three years. He seemed to have changed into a completely different person overnight. He sat silently on the couch and poured the drink down his throat. Did he just need her on the bed? Apart from that, she hardly existed for him.