The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 838

Looking deeply into Sue's eyes, Sheryl continued, "I understand. After all, she is your mother and we can't change that but, if you find it hard to reach a decision, we can act as if we never even talked about this and we'll just follow through with my original plan. If ever something goes wrong. we can take action. What do you think, Sue?"

The atmosphere between them was heavy and Sheryl sensed Sue's hesitation. Nevertheless, Sheryl tried to expel Sue's worries, "Mimi, don't think about it too much. Those people know what to do and they won't kill Peggy for real but, terrorize her just enough for her to learn her lesson."

It took a moment until Sue had finally reached her decision. Raising her head, she had courage and resolution in her eyes.

"Alright. I'll follow what Mr. Lu has arranged for me."

It never bothered Sue that Peggy and Allen had been leeching on her but, it struck odd for Sue now that they had gone even further. Their greed was insatiable. Adding to the team was a foxy sister-in-law. Situations were bound to escalate if Sue remained idle and silent.

Born with a kind and loving heart and taught to never fight violence with violence, Sue had finally put her foot down and decided to fight back. "Regarding the money," Sue started, "I'll make sure to pay you back. But, you know Sher, I'm new here and there's no way for me to gather a group of people who are willing to do that for me. Will you be still be able to help me find people who are willing to do this, Sher?" Sue asked.

"Of course. Like I said, I'm here for you." Sheryl beamed. "So, let's focus on this, okay?"

Nodding her head firmly in response, Sue clenched her fists tightly. "They've treated me as if I'm just an animal. I'll spare no hint of mercy towards them. I'll never let them have their way with me anymore. I've learned my lesson and it's highly time for them to learn theirs as well." Delighted at Sue's display of prowess, Sheryl smiled. "Great! Don't worry, I'll handle this for you so, there's no need to worry about anything!"

Turning to Sue, Sheryl continued, "Oh, and about the money? You don't have to pay a single penny for it. Your mother and brother will be paying for it instead."

"It's beyond their capability," retorted Sue. A thought struck Sue and it was that, no matter how badly Peggy and Allen had treated her, they were still family. How could Sue stomach the thought to see them die right under her nose? No one wanted to stain their hands dirty thus, all she could do was to offer a deal for an undisturbed, peaceful life. For Sue, that was priceless.

"I'll definitely pay you back, Sher," Sue asserted. Seeing how Sue was set on paying Sheryl back, Sheryl knew she couldn't say no. "It won't be easy but, I hope you'd be patient with me about it," Sue added in, weakly laughing as she did so.

Innumerous times had Sheryl helped Sue throughout her entire life. It was, as if, Sheryl was the only person who had looked at her as an equal. No words could express how Sue was thankful for Sheryl. Despite how thankful Sue was for Sheryl supporting her, Sue still wanted to thank her in return, which was to pay that amount to the best of her abilities.

Everyone knew that 500, 000 was, in no way, a small sum.

"Let's settle all of that once all is done." Sheryl beamed. "Now, let's give her a call."

After calling up Peggy, all Sheryl had to do was sit and wait for her to arrive. No later than half an hour, Peggy arrived. As Peggy entered, Sheryl watched as she examined the interior of the house closely with eyes filled with jealousy but at the same time, joy.

"I didn't know your family is able to afford such a large house, Sher," Peggy spoke as she approached Sheryl. "It must have cost a great fortune to have a house this size in Y city, right? Oh, how I wish Allen would have such a stupendous house!"

"That, I am not sure." Sheryl responded in a flat and somber tone, a clear contrast in zeal from Peggy's, "This house was purchased by my Aunt Abby for my grandparents. I'm just residing in this home temporarily. As for how much the house costs, I can't exactly say that I have an estimate to tell you."

Noticing how Peggy was still wishing for the house to be hers, Sheryl gestured for Peggy to take a seat, "Aunt Peggy, come and take a seat."

"Ah, alright." Peggy nodded. Forgetting her original intention, Peggy ran her mouth about the house. The more Peggy egged on about it, the more Sheryl's irritation grew, until she couldn't bear it anymore. "Aunt Peggy." Sheryl's tone was sharp. "This house has absolutely nothing to do with me so, can we please not focus on the house?"

Sensing the discontent from Sheryl, Peggy then stopped. Sheryl cleared her throat and got the topic back on track, "Sue's currently at work and since she isn't coming home anytime soon, why don't we start?"

It was then, Peggy remembered what she had said as an excuse. Peggy smiled with a hint of embarrassment and replied, "You see? My girl is so carefree! How can she even go to work at a time like this when there's so much unsettled business here?"

"Does Sue even have a choice?" Sheryl threw the question at Peggy, "I think she's quite unlucky as she has to support her brother for living. Don't you find that pathetic?" Upon hearing Sheryl's statement, Peggy's profile turned dark.

'I can't say anything towards Sheryl, ' Peggy thought to herself, 'until I absolutely drain her from everything she has.'

Glancing at Peggy, Sheryl asked, "Aunt Peggy, I have the money ready. Do you have the IOU that you promised?"