ENCHANTED LOVE, VOLUME 2 - Season 9 Episode 94

Sue let out a deep sigh and stated, “You know Sheryl’s temperament very well. If I suddenly tell her that I will be moving out, she definitely won’t agree. You should give me some time to explain to her clearly.”

“So that means, you do like to move in with me?” Anthony grinned from ear to ear at what he heard. “So I will just take it as your approval.”

“I’m going now.” Sue glimpsed at Anthony, and in her quiet amazement mused, “I’ll call you tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Anthony felt so pleased that he couldn’t stop himself from grinning.

Meanwhile, Sheryl had been waiting for Sue in the living room. She was worried because her friend never got home so late at night. She was about to give her a call when the door opened, and there she was bouncing gaily in the doorway. Sue seemed to be in a happy mood.

Sheryl closed in on the gap between them and probed her with a note of relief, “Why do you come back so late? Where have you been? Where did you go with Anthony?”

“He invited me to go fishing,” Sue replied with a smile.

“Go fishing?” Bewildered, Sheryl wondered, “Why did he do that? Is he insane?”

“Maybe he just wants me to chill and relax. He wants to pacify my emotion after all the troubles that have happened to me.” Sheryl was speechless for a brief moment when she heard the way Sue responded.

Tossing a glimpse at Sheryl, Sue whispered, “Is there any food? I am a little hungry.”

“Yes… Yes! Come here. Let’s go to the kitchen.” Sheryl observed Sue with an expressed look of concern, and then went on, “My Grandma knows you don’t have appetite these past few days, so she went to the market this morning. She bought fresh chicken to make her chicken soup recipe. Shirley and I almost ate much of the chicken but, there’s enough soup left for you. Do you want to eat some noodles with the chicken soup?”

“That will be great! Thank you.” Sue smiled happily. She felt grateful.

About ten minutes later, Sheryl had gotten the noodles ready. She also made an omelet and some vegetables. The contrasting colors of the food made them look delectable and appetizing to Sue.

“Wow, the food looks delicious!” Her mouth watered even more when she snapped a glance at the noodles in Sheryl’s hands.

Sheryl put the noodles on the table in front of Sue, and then she motioned, “Here you go. Eat more if you like it. There are still plenty left in the kitchen.” Sue nodded in great satisfaction and began helping herself.

“Hey, eat slowly. What’s the rush?” Sheryl affectionately stared at Sue and handed her a piece of tissue.

Sue smirked and blurted out, “You and Mrs. Murphy are so kind to me. I will be heartbroken if I will be moving out one day.”

“So why don’t you just live with us forever?” Sheryl teased.

Sue suddenly put her chopsticks aside and pouted, “You know it’s impossible.”

She looked at Sheryl, “Sher, you have your own life and you will go back to Dream Garden one day, but I…” She paused as she felt the bitterness crept up in her voice.

“I’m just an outsider in your family. It’s not right to live and to stay here for too long.”

“Sue…” Sheryl frowned and expressed her disapproval, “You shouldn’t be thinking and worrying about it that too much. You can live here as long as you like and nobody will ever drive you out. You know you are important to me, don’t you?”

“I know.” Sue nodded, “I know all of you are kind people. But I can’t bother you anymore, so I’m going to leave.”

“What?” Sheryl was taken back and found herself spacing out. This was really beyond her expectation. After a brief moment, she had calmly managed to voice out her doubts, “Why do you suddenly want to move?”

“It’s not a sudden decision.” Sue immediately reached out to hold Sheryl’s hand. She then warmly smiled and pleadingly explained, “Honestly, I don’t want to leave you just because I feel embarrassed causing some troubles to you and Mrs. Murphy.

Those times that I spent here with you and your family are the happiest moments in my life. Mrs. Murphy is so kind to me and always treats me as her own granddaughter.

But Sheryl, we know that I’m still not her granddaughter. The more your family treats me kindly, the more restless I feel. I worry that I will never be able to repay your kindness.”

“Who wants remuneration?” Sheryl couldn’t refrain herself from interrupting her friend. And she shot her an inquisitive glare. “Do you think we treat you well because we need you to pay us back?”

“I didn’t mean it that way.” Sue instantly realized that her words were inappropriate so she hurriedly groped for the right words, “I know you have really regarded me as a member of your family. But honestly speaking, I still feel I owe you too much.”

Closing her eyes briefly, she started composing her thoughts and then she pleaded, “This feeling isn’t this strong as before, but now considering some accidents that have happened…”

Sue smiled bitterly and insisted, “I really can’t stay here and cause more troubles to you. Allen might come here and mess with your life up one day if I go on living here.”

“Don’t say such words,” Sheryl hushed her. And with a frown etched on her forehead, Sheryl exclaimed, “You know I never fear of troubles.”

“Yes, I definitely know that. But you should also think about your grandparents. They are too old to bear the possible troubles. How can you just let them face that danger?”

Now, Sheryl was rendered speechless. The only thing she worried about the most was none other than her grandparents.

She had no qualms in facing any danger because she was simply fearless, but she could never let her grandparents be worried about her.

With a heavy sigh, she breathed in slowly and muttered, “So where can you move now?”

Staring still at Sue, she implied, “You can’t go back to your previous house because someone was just killed there. And one thing for sure, my Grandma and I won’t agree if you want to live in a hotel.”

“I…” Sue hesitated for a while and then awkwardly confessed, “I’m going to move to Anthony’s house.”

“What?” Sheryl was greatly surprised.

That was really out of her expectation. Sue tried her best to stay away from Anthony. Now, she was claiming that she was going to live with him. That was really confusing, so she inquired doubtfully, “Do you plan to sacrifice yourself to avoid making trouble for us?”

She had no qualms in facing any danger because she was simply fearless, but she could never let her grandparents be worried about her.

With a heavy sigh, she breathed in slowly and muttered, “So where can you move now?”

Staring still at Sue, she implied, “You can’t go back to your previous house because someone was just killed there. And one thing for sure, my Grandma and I won’t agree if you want to live in a hotel.”

“I…” Sue hesitated for a while and then awkwardly confessed, “I’m going to move to Anthony’s house.”

“What?” Sheryl was greatly surprised. That was really out of her expectation.

Sue tried her best to stay away from Anthony. Now, she was claiming that she was going to live with him. That was really confusing, so she inquired doubtfully, “Do you plan to sacrifice yourself to avoid making trouble for us?”

“No.” Sue smiled warmly and confided, “Actually I have thought it over and have considered it lately. Just like you said, Anthony is the baby’s father after all.”

Sue held Sheryl’s gaze and reassured her, “Moreover, I can feel his heart and his love for me after getting along with him for these past few days. So… I decided to give both Anthony and me a chance. My unborn baby also needs a father.”

“But… Have you really made up your mind?” Sheryl tried to gauge Sue’s expression. She was deeply concerned about her friend’s welfare and gently prompted, “Sue, there is no chance to regret if you are decided to do this. But, it might have been too late when you realize your choice is wrong. So have you really thought about this clearly? Are you certainly sure about this?”

“I don’t know.” Sue shook her head helplessly and admitted, “I didn’t think too much about the consequences.”

“But I believe Anthony will not let me down. He will be an ideal husband just like what you once told me,” she asserted with conviction.

She arched her brow and pointed out,”I did say that, but……”