The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 858

Peggy glared at Sue furiously. "You wicked girl! What did you do? Are you driving our guest out from the door?"

"Mom! What are you talking about? I can't make him do anything!" Sue replied defending herself.

Seeing that Sue was getting angry, Anthony turned to Peggy and explained quickly, "Please don't be mistaken. Sue has nothing to do with it. I have something urgent to deal with, so I really must leave now anyway."

"Anthony, there's no need to make excuses for her," Peggy answered with a bitter smile and sighed. "She's my daughter and I know her well. She must have said something to you, to make you want to leave?"

"No. Sue didn't say anything, I promise!" Anthony tried to defend her.

Peggy stared at Anthony and then waved her hand dismissively. "Ignore her. You are my guest today, not hers. Have a seat and enjoy your meal. Come on!"

Peggy virtually dragged him to his seat and then glared at Sue, commanding her to sit down as well.

Sue had no choice but to listen. She couldn't leave Anthony alone with them. Who knew what could happen?

She knew that Peggy was planning something, but couldn't quite figure out what it was just yet.

"Anthony, try this." Peggy plonked a piece of sweet and sour spare rib onto Anthony's plate, showing off proudly, "I'm not bragging but the rib is my signature dish and it happens to be Sue's favorite one as well."

"Really? Sue's favorite dish?" Anthony smiled and looked up at Sue. He noticed that strangely he was especially mindful whenever he heard of Sue's likes and hobbies. "Then I must try it."

Sue opened her mouth in shock. "Mom, are you kidding me? My favorite dish? The person who loves eating the ribs is your son, Allen Wang! As for me, I don't even know the taste of the meat that you cook, because I have never had the honor of trying it. So how can the ribs be my favorite dish? How ridiculous!" There was sorrow and anger in her tone.

"Don't mind what she said. Just ignore her," Peggy explained to Anthony with an embarrassed smile. "She is a spoiled child. It's my fault."

"I don't think so. I think she's very nice." Anthony smiled, defending Sue in a firm tone.

"Really?" Peggy said slyly. Then her face lit up and she glanced at Anthony and Sue. "Well, then you must have feelings for my daughter, Sue?"

"Mom! What rubbish are you talking about? Just stop it!" Sue was becoming more and more agitated by the minute. She stood up and turned to Peggy. "Anthony and I are just friends. There is nothing between us. He cares for Sheryl. Don't meddle in our affairs!"

"Sheryl?" Peggy murmured in surprise and then glanced at Anthony. "Are you Sheryl's husband?"

"No, I'm not," Anthony replied, trying to hide his irritation with a smile. "Sheryl and I were lovers, once."

"So you are no longer with her?" Peggy openly breathed a sigh of relief. If Anthony was married, then her effort to bring Sue and him together would be in vain. Thank goodness he was still single.

"Yes." Anthony nodded slightly.

"Then, what about her two kids?"

"They aren't mine," Anthony replied.

"Good! That's good!" Peggy commented as if she was very satisfied with his answer.

"What's good? Mom?" Sue raised her voice at Peggy impatiently. "I have already told you that we are just friends. What you're trying to do now is nonsense!"