The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 801

Ever since Nancy heard Sheryl speak to Arthur about moving into the Zhao family house, she was upset. She was really enjoying her stay with Sheryl and Shirley. But now that they were moving with the Zhao family, there were already so many maids in their household that they might not need Nancy to be around. Also she felt guilty about all those horrible things she had done to Sheryl in the past which meant she was not in the good books of Amy and Arthur. Thus she did not have a chance of moving to Zhao family house with Sheryl and Shirley.

All these days that she spent with Sheryl and her daughter was so nice that she felt just like a family with them. Now getting used to living without the little Shirley and the ever so kindhearted Sheryl would be difficult for Nancy.

Nancy struggled to push all the hesitations in her mind as she slowly walked close to Sheryl and asked in a very subdued voice, "Are you planning to move out of here?"

Sheryl gave a nod and explained, "Yes Nancy. I have had enough of Anthony's and Laura's madness. Plus, Sue just lives across the hall. It's so awkward every time I see her. And most importantly, I want to keep Shiley away from all these people. You have seen how she had suffered the repercussions of the conflicts amongst us elders. So we have to leave this place as soon as possible."

"Indeed." Nancy let out a sigh and continued, "It would be the best option for Shirley. Moreover she will also get the love and protection of her great-grandparents in the Zhao family."

Sheryl marked the pensiveness in Nancy's voice. "Nancy, are you okay? You don't seem to be alright," Sheryl asked with concern and looked at her.

"Nothing. I'm okay," Nancy replied but kept fidgeting with her fingers for a while. Then after a momentary hesitation, she continued "It's just... I still feel guilty about those horrible things I've done to you. In these few days that I have been able to be with you, I've tried my best to make up for my sins. And I'm really happy we've bonded a lot. It just makes me feel bad for being separated from you so soon."

"Why would we be separated?" Sheryl looked completely taken aback by what Nancy said. For once, she could not remotely think of what was going on in Nancy's mind. She thought that Nancy would leave them. She asked in a shock, "Have you got another job? Or did I do something wrong to make you leave?"

"No. No. You are getting me wrong." Nancy hastened to stop Sheryl. "Why would I want to leave you? It's just..."

She paused, hesitating to speak about her inhibitions.

"What is it? Please tell me, Nancy. You are making me worried." Sheryl looked at Nancy with concern.

Nancy finally overcame her hesitation and said, "Well, I just heard you talk to Arthur. Since you're going to live with them, Amy and all the maids there could offer you help. Probably, you won't need me anymore."

Nancy gave her an understandable smile and continued, "Since they will take good care of you, I might as well go pack my stuff and leave now. It would save the trouble for you to ask me to leave."

"Who said we wouldn't need you?" Hearing what Nancy said, Sheryl finally knew what was going on in her mind. She gave a reassuring smile to Nancy and said, "Well, Nancy. You are mistaking what I meant. Living in Zhao family house won't be a long plan. We will move out as soon as we find a new place. And I would really appreciate it if you could be there to help me."

"Sheryl, wait..." Nancy interrupted her.

"What?" Sheryl gave her a glance and inquired. Sheryl could see that Nancy was still in some kind of a dilemma. Nancy had a frown on her face even after Sheryl confirmed that she wanted her to be with her in the Zhao family house. "Nancy, you do want to live with us, don't you?" Sheryl confirmed.

"Yes. Of course I do," she replied with a spring in her voice. The frown on her face changed into a smile as she asked, "But were you saying... you really want me to go with you?"

Nancy couldn't bring herself to believe this. For she thought Sheryl was going to ask her to leave. However, Sheryl nodded and assured, "Yes, I was. Do you want to go with us?"

"Yes, of course I do. It's just that I'm afraid I might get you some trouble." Nancy looked at her with thrill. She never knew Sheryl cared about her enough to ask her to come with them to her grandparent's house. Her happiness knew no limit.