The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 853

"That's enough! Can you just shut your mouth now?" Anthony stood up and glared at Laura with his wrath-filled eyes. Unable to take it anymore, he shouted at Laura angrily, "For once, can you stop gossiping? Why should everything have to be about Sheryl? I inform you one last time, I have nothing to do with her now. Our breakup happened a long time ago. Besides, the issue I have with Sue is not something you need to know. Don't try to intervene. It's our own business, not relevant to you at all. Today, I have set a clear boundary for you. If you ever cross this line, knowingly or unknowingly, I won't be able to forgive you."

"I am your mother, I know very well what is good for you and what is not. Why don't you ever listen to me? Everything I say is for you own good, not mine," explained Laura trying to calm him down. But Anthony was not in a mood to be "educated" by his mother. These words had no impact on him. He liked to live his life with his own values and beliefs. Moreover, he believed himself capable of making right judgments. Therefore, he saw no need for him to sacrifice his own life to please anyone else, not even his own mother. He felt that Laura had tested his patience today so he left the room. The idea of speaking to her more magnified his anger. Meanwhile, Carlson entered the room right after the unpleasant conversation had taken place. On entry, He wondered what was the reason behind this hostile atmosphere. "What happened?" he inquired glancing at Laura.

"No... Nothing." Laura shut her mouth immediately. There was no way she would spill out this incident to Carlson. In order to divert Carlson's attention, she decided to bring up a different topic. "You must be hungry now, aren't you? Do you want something to eat?"

"No, it's okay. I am not hungry. I don't feel like eating now." Carlson had been feeling down recently. He went out every day and stayed there from dawn to dusk without informing anyone what kept him busy. Laura did not ask him about it. She was aware her questioning would annoy him.

Without saying anything, Carlson walked away and started going upstairs. Laura was left alone. He didn't bother giving her any explanation.

On the other side, Anthony was walking when his phone started to ring. After giving it a quick glance, he continued walking. On the outside, he looked nonplussed but anxiety was eating him inside. In a calm manner, he shut the door tightly. Now he was alone and had no reason to stay composed. His compelling eagerness could no longer be hidden so he swiftly picked up the call. "How is it? Did you make any progress? Is there any clue that you found?" he asked, sounding out of breath.

"I found it," the person on the other end replied in an indifferent tone. "I have all the materials ready. I have emailed it to you. Do check your email."

"Alright, thank you so much," replied Anthony drily. "I will pay you the remaining sum after I check the material you have sent."

When the phone call ended, his excitement reached a new level. Quickly, he rushed to his computer in order to check the files he received. Just a brief scan through the document was enough to bring his fury. The more he read, the angrier he got.

"These people are so inhumane!" he murmured to himself. Finally, he found an explanation for the things that he found inexplicable and strange in the past. This was the missing piece that he was looking for and now the story was complete. He thought to himself, 'No wonder Sheryl was so angry with me today. I have always promised that I would compensate for Sue. Yet it was ridiculous to say such a thing without having a slightest idea of how Sue really suffered! What a fool I am!'

With those thoughts in mind, he had a sudden urge to call and apologize to Sue. He took his phone and dialed her number only to find out that her phone was switched off. Having no other choice, he rang Sheryl for help.

Luckily Sheryl's phone was not off. But nobody picked it up. Anthony knew that Sheryl didn't want to talk to him yet he was determined so he called her repeatedly. Deep down he hoped that Sheryl would press the answer button out of annoyance. In the end, Sheryl could not stand having Anthony's calls repeatedly. With rage, she picked it up and stormed at him, "What on earth do you want?"

"Sher, I know you don't want to talk to me, but... right now, I am here to ask for forgiveness." Anthony forced a smile and said, "The reason I called you is because I am eager to know how Sue is at this moment. I can ask no one else but you."

After speaking, Anthony gave Sheryl sufficient time to respond before he continued, "She refused to pick up the phone call. I know that she does not want to talk to me. In this case, I just want you to do me a small favor. Please let her know that I am always here for her. If ever she needs any form of help, I will try my best to support her."

"Okay, I know what you mean. But Anthony, what do you think you can help her with?" mocked Sheryl. This line must have injured Anthony's pride. As a result, he fell into an awkward silence. He couldn't find an appropriate answer to her question.

Sheryl continued, "So, what do you think you can provide her with? Money? Social network? If these are the things that you are talking about then I want you to be aware that these are the things that I can provide her with as well. Even if she needs me to help her with something that is beyond my ability then Charles will certainly help us with it. So is there something you can do which we can't?"

Anthony frowned, but he was not willing to give up, so he continued to persuade Sheryl, "I understand that you will not listen to me right now. But Sheryl, trust me, trust me that I am really giving my heart to her this time. I don't care what it takes, I will do my best. I just want to compensate for her and will do whatever it takes."