The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 746

"Nancy! He is just a child." Sheryl intervened and said, "Regardless of what his mother did, he is innocent and I can never even think in my wildest dreams to harm him. How can you even think that I will be so cruel to him?" The vulnerability of Sheryl was clearly reflected in her voice.

Nancy scowled and looked at Sheryl; she wanted to help her make a decision. "Sheryl!" Nancy called her politely. "You're a kindhearted woman, but you don't have to be kind to everyone. Leila is Charlie's mother. Can't you figure out what will happen? Charlie will definitely support his mother when you will have words with Leila. So, what will you do about it then?" Nancy said in aggression. "You have to think about it at any cost and make up your mind. It is not just about the sake of yourself, think about your daughter too. Why don't you understand Sheryl? This is for your own better future," Nancy added.

Sheryl glanced at Nancy and said, "That's enough nonsense for now. I totally understand what you said and how concerned you are for me and my daughter, but Charlie is just a child to me. It's true that he is Leila's son, but no matter what his mother had done, it was all that happened before he was born. He has nothing to do with that! And keep in mind that I can't do any harm to a child.

And, I heartily believe that you will be nice to him too. Will you, Nancy?"

"But listen..." Nancy wanted to say something but stopped and gasped. Indeed, it was now clear that Sheryl was determined to cause no harm to Charlie.

Sheryl was indeed a kindhearted woman! That kind of woman was easy to be hurt even on the smallest of things. What happened with Brent was the best proof of this! Thereby, it was somehow inevitable that she would never hurt anyone or let alone a small child.

However, Nancy truly wanted to help Sheryl to protect herself. Though, when Sheryl turned her down, she had no way but to accept her decision.

"Okay. Do whatever you think is right for you," Nancy grunted.

And, Sheryl continued exhorting her to be nice to the kid. She told her in clear-cut words that she must not even think of any evil plans to hurt Charlie in any way. Nancy nodded and Sheryl walked away without even looking at Nancy. As soon as Sheryl stepped out, she was shocked and abashed to see Charlie standing by the door of the kitchen.

Sheryl got embarrassed and thought that Charlie must have heard what Nancy and she were discussing inside. She got extremely tensed and started to curse herself in the heart. She was very nervous and ashamed. However, she gathered enough courage to inquire in awe, "Charlie, what are you doing here? Is everything Alright?"

Charlie signaled the phone and said, "Dad is on the call."

Sheryl grabbed the phone hastily and hold it on her ear. Charles informed Sheryl that Shirley was still asleep, hence she didn't need to reach the hospital in a hurry. She hung up the phone immediately. Charlie was sitting by the table enjoy each bit of his delicious wonton. Sheryl looked at him and was horrified in mere confusion. She was constantly wondering how would she bear if Charlie had listened to the conversation. She was ashamed and was not even able to make eye contact with Charlie.

Even though he is just a child, but he can easily comprehend every sentence that he would have heard while standing by the door. All this time Sheryl was hoping deep inside her heart that Charlie would not have listened to anything. She thought that she was just overthinking and there was nothing to worry about at all.

Sheryl didn't want him to be affected by all what was happening between the elders of the home. She wanted to safeguard his innocence as her utmost priority and to shower him with love and nurture. But, realizing that after listening to the conversation Charlie would never trust her, Sheryl got more tensed. Just a mere thought of losing Charlie's trust was enough to make her upset.

It wasn't until near seven o'clock, Sheryl decided to go to the hospital to give breakfast to Shirley. She carried a thermos and took Charlie's hand and left the home hastily. Charlie kept his head down and walked with her without even making a single sound. Sheryl was afraid to confess Charlie but she could no longer resist asking him, "Charlie, did you hear what we said just now?"

Charlie looked up and stared at Sheryl. "What?" he asked while trying to act normal.

Sheryl was not able to make eye contact with Charlie and thus, she rolled her eyes up and said, "I mean, did you hear what Nancy and I were discussing in the kitchen? Were you listening to us?"

Charlie still kept his head down and remained silent. It was clear that he had no words to answer Sheryl in any way.

Sheryl squatted, and took a deep breath to finally gather enough courage to look at him and said, "Charlie, you don't have to worry about anything in front me. You can tell me anything, it's okay honey."

Sheryl was now feeling a bit relaxed. After waiting for him for a while, Sheryl continued, "It's okay if you heard us, and I want to tell you that Nancy didn't mean to harm you, she was just..."

"Okay," Charlie interrupted her. And, he looked up at Sheryl in a strange way. He was sure that Charles didn't love Leila. He was constantly thinking that he was born as a result of a mere mistake between his parents.