The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 816

Sue was lying on the ground. Her eyes glared with total defiance at Allen. Though she struggled for breath, she was invulnerable. She could no longer feel the excruciating pain that was tormenting her whole being. After taking her time to gather her thoughts, she then steeled herself; holding Allen's gaze, she cried, "Why don't you kill me? So we can end this entirely!"

"There is no use for you to challenge me!" Allen yelled at her. He tentatively took a step and turned his back away from her. He quickly retired into the couch. Leaning forward slightly, he glanced at Sue contemptuously and hissed menacingly, "This is not yet the perfect day to kill you! We will get there. Don't worry!"

Sue, who was in a trance, slowly forced a smile as the cold realization set in. She knew that more suffering would come her way.

She continued to stare at the wall facing her till her eyes grew heavy. But how could she sleep when her mind was still fully awake? Thinking of the possible ordeal waiting for her the next day, she forced herself to get some sleep. She would need all the energy she could get to survive the day tomorrow.

Peggy was too absorbed in satisfying her vainglory. She was oblivious to what was happening outside Sue's bedroom. She was stretching her whole body comfortably in Sue's Simmons bed. Her face was bearing a smug look as her eyes carefully roam around the room afraid to miss even the slightest detail. When her gaze landed on Sue's closet, she began to rummage the neat pile of clothing. After finding a beautiful set of Sue's pajamas, she hastily slipped it on and happily admired her reflection in the mirror. With a satisfying grin on her lips, she finally sprawled herself on the bed and slept soundly.

The next day, Peggy woke up with a start. She reluctantly got up. After relieving herself in the bathroom, she then headed out to find Sue still sleeping. Peggy deliberately roused her and demanded her to prepare some breakfast.

Sue was startled and bolted upright immediately when Peggy's voice rang in her ears. She had to shrug off the lingering sleepiness in her head. Closing her eyes for a brief moment as if she was drawing in her inner strength, she then sluggishly made her way to the kitchen and started cooking with whatever available in her apartment's refrigerator.

Several minutes passed when she had finally readied the table. When Allen walked in, his face showed annoyance. He was not satisfied with the meal that Sue had painstakingly prepared. He sharply criticized her, "Sue, how can you treat Mom and me like this? We have come a long way. And we endured so much of the difficulties of travel in going here. We deserve your hospitality!"

"Then don't eat and just leave!" Sue haughtily replied in a tone laced with displeasure.

"How rude! Try saying it again and I will certainly let you see what you are looking for!" Allen's initial impulse was to argue with Sue. However, Peggy intervened when she sensed the trouble looming over. She immediately coaxed Allen to pacify him, "Stop quarreling! Let us share the meal, okay?"

Hearing his mother's plea, Allen became lenient and relented easily. Peggy was so pleased to see Allen enjoying his meal. The food, after all, was not that bad at all.

Sue felt depressingly sad seeing the way Peggy and Allen interacted with each other. It only showed how much Peggy valued Allen over her.

Done with their breakfast, Sue took care of the housekeeping. Peggy and Allen were sitting on the couch. And They were too engrossed on watching TV, paying little attention to Sue.

Sue was exhausted after getting all the chores done by herself alone. When she caught a glimpse of the two lounging at her couch, Sue's anger simmered. She marched angrily towards them. After turning off the TV, Sue confronted Peggy and Allen.

Realizing what Sue had done, Peggy approached Sue with curses and cried, "Sue, where are your manners? Why are you so disrespectful?"

Sue looked at Peggy squarely and indifferently and then said, "Peggy Li, what are you scheming about behind all this? What kind of trouble are you brewing for me this time?"

Sue watched the two of them closely while she appeared very calm and collected when she said, "Tell me your true intentions or leave this place right now!"

Sue wanted to know their ulterior motive. She wouldn't hesitate to chase them out of her apartment even if they were blood-related.

"What are you saying? Do you want to throw us out of here?" Allen felt agitated and snapped at her. Then he took a step towards Sue threatening to beat her again.

"How dare you?" Sue hurled back harshly. And in a firm and steady voice, she continued, "I will make you suffer tenfold if you beat me again!"