The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 820

Peggy paused for a few seconds, and then continued, "As for the wedding, the girl's family prefers it to be held in Y City. The venue has already been established. We met with the event planner a few days ago and asked for a budget. We will need about 200, 000 dollars. So you have to get the money ready. Oh, and yes, you need to keep 100, 000 more on reserve in case they decide to start a family right away."

Without even consulting Sue on her thoughts, Peggy stated, "So it's settled then."

As soon as she finished saying that, Peggy glanced around the house and added, "You know, this house is a little small but it's enough for your brother and his wife to live in. After the baby is born, I can sleep on the couch and help them take care of their child."

Fed up, Sue began arguing, "Is that how it is, huh? You came here just for taking away my apartment! To convince me to marry the idiot! And betrothal gifts... They're all a means to your real end, aren't they?!"

Peggy was not about to back down from that argument. "What's the point of holding onto these things? Just go get the money ready. We only have 15 days left till the wedding. You don't have much time."

"What makes you think I will pay for his wedding?" retaliated Sue. She was slowly falling into despair thinking about the entire situation. After all, she was only another regular person living day by day. Frustrated by Peggy's ridiculous requests, she tried to get her to be rational. "Where do you want me to get all this money from? Are you trying to ruin me?

Even this apartment is given to me by my company. If you all move here, what about me? What shall I do then?"

"Easy. Go find another place to live by yourself," Peggy answered impatiently. "You were financially on your own at an early age. You'll figure out a way, won't you? Worst-case scenario... You can borrow money from your friends. I'm sure you'll manage," she added.

Exasperated, Sue shouted, "How can you be so... ugh! Can't you see the situation you're putting me in?"

"Stop exaggerating!" Peggy commanded. She then sighed, in an effort to compose herself. She paced over to the window and, on a lower tone, asserted, "I have called Doris, your brother's girlfriend. She will come tomorrow. Make sure your house is spotless. Then go get some groceries because tomorrow you're cooking, right before you take me to the station to pick her up."

Peggy assumed a straight, confident posture as she spoke. Her chin was slightly elevated, eyebrows raised and eyes squinted, indicating no room for negotiation. She had everything arranged and didn't need Sue's consent.

As she walked into the bedroom, Allen stepped forward and asked, "Mom, how did it go? Did she agree?"

"Don't worry. She can't say 'no' to me," confirmed Peggy. She gave him a brief smile and then insisted, "Now get your stuff together. Doris is coming tomorrow and I don't want her to feel uncomfortable."

Listening to their conversation, Sue turned anxious.

She wasn't sure what else to do. Reaching out to Sheryl was her first thought. She did say that Sue could ask for her help no matter what.

Sue took out her phone to call Sheryl, but right before pressing the dial button she hesitated.

After staring at the screen for a few seconds, she convinced herself not to make the call.

She still couldn't afford the 300, 000 dollars, and would never let them live in that house. So she had to find a way to get out of that conundrum.

If Sue allowed Peggy to get what she was asking for, then she would have more demands coming later on.

It all had to end and soon.