The Apple of My Eye

"Grandma...." Becky held Joanna's hands, "Aron listens to you. You can surely talk him back into marrying me."

"Becky, I wanted to talk to you so I could apologize and acknowledge your efforts in caring for me and my husband. In return, I did treat you with the due love that befits a granddaughter-in-law. But with what happened...... It is quite another story...."

Becky slowly let go of her hands, losing almost all hope.

Joanna would have considered forgiving Becky despite her faking pregnancy and even pushing her into a coma. But Joanna could not overlook Becky shifting the blame onto Isla who almost got thrown into prison because of it. She could not possibly give Becky another chance now.

"Becky, I have to remind you. Even though Aron grew up under my love and care, he is now a grown man with his own thinking and disposition. Anyone, I am sure, would be furious at your treachery." Joanna let out a heavy sigh, "I had long assumed that Aron had a prejudice against you. Now, Aron should be able to choose whom to marry at his own discretion. He knows what kind of girl is right for him. My husband and I will no longer interfere with his decisions."

"It being the case, there is no point of my staying here!" Becky quickly changed her tone, dropping her act. With all possible hope lost, there was no need to talk to Joanna with respect. She let out a sinister smile, "Don't you know? I can't wait to see you dead. After your death, Aron will be mine forever."

Becky screamed out to Joanna. "You are as good as dead to me!"

Joanna remained well poised at Becky's sudden change of character, for there was no point of getting mad at her.

"Although Mike and I trusted you wholeheartedly, Aron kept searching for evidence to prove your faked pregnancy during his four years abroad. Now that he has them all, he has the power to deal with you and give you what you deserve.

never believed in her. That explained why Aron had developed a lukewarm attitude towards her, and

had we not learned of your evildoing. What a pity....

realization

mood to continue this conversation "Becky, we are willing to turn a blind eye to what you have done. But if you still have some sanity, you and Aron

closed her eyes, paying no heed to what Becky

was getting difficult for her to withstand the growing sense of disappointment in Becky who failed to live up to

could change Joanna's mind. But she realized that there was nothing she could do to reverse the situation. Helpless, hopeless and shamed, she walked out of the ward. Aron saw her step out so he went into the ward to find Joanna lying on the bed quiet and relaxed.

don't mind if it's cold. About Becky, she needs to

know how to deal with it." Aron nodded gently in obedience to Joanna. Aron, had indeed grown into a young man with confidence

by Becky. Mike was left in the ward to

around in his trouser pocket and took out a pack of cigarettes. He smoked a piece without uttering a word. Aron used to keep himself away from

on how to start a conversation with him, putting

finally broke the ice, not wanting to waste any more time with