The Substitute Bride

David knew that Charles was worried about Sheryl, so he wasn't in the mood to answer calls right now.

"Okay."

David answered the call. Before he could say anything, Melissa said, "David, what happened to Sher?"

David couldn't help but be moved at how concerned Melissa was about Sher. He knew that Melissa genuinely liked Sheryl now and was very worried about her.

"Madam, don't worry. Miss Xia's fine now. But she won't let Mr. Lu take care of her, so I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you and Nancy to come over and look after her. Don't mention anything to her since she doesn't know about all the things that are posted online yet," David said thoughtfully.

Melissa nodded her head and said after a pause, "Okay, okay. I know. I'll be there soon with Nancy."

After hanging up the phone, David looked at Charles.

"That's it. We will talk about it when my mom arrives," Charles said with his eyes closed.

About an hour later, Nancy and Melissa finally arrived.

"Mom!" Charles turned and called Melissa.

"What exactly happened? Why are they saying all those things online? If you won't allow me to ask Sheryl, then tell me yourself." Melissa was so worried and distressed, and it was obvious. She just couldn't imagine how her son must be feeling right now if all those reports were true.

Charles was having trouble dealing with Vicky right now, and Melissa knew that the only woman Charles really loved was Sheryl. If it turned out that Sheryl had indeed moved on, then there was no chance of them getting back together anymore.

"They've framed her, Mom. Just don't mention anything to her." Charles frowned slightly. He didn't want to talk about it for now, so he just urged Melissa to go inside the hospital.

Upon noticing that Charles didn't seem to be in the mood to talk, Melissa decided to let it go. She then headed inside the hospital, along with Nancy.

In the ward

ernoon to bring you food. Don't eat any food bought outside. It's not good for you."

Judging by Melissa's tone, Sheryl knew she couldn't refuse. If she refused then Melissa and Nancy might not leave.

"Okay, I know. Don't worry."

Sheryl heaved a sigh of relief when Melissa and Nancy finally left.

Not long after, Sheryl's silence was disturbed again.

Isla arrived, and she brought her energy wherever she went.

"Sheryl, what exactly happened to you?" Isla asked Sheryl, her hands on her hips.

Sheryl knew then that she had to tell Isla everything. She shook her head and said, "Well, don't get angry."

"I won't get angry if you tell me what happened between you and Damian. I just can't believe he drugged you." Even though Isla didn't know Damian that well, she thought he wasn't that kind of person.

Sheryl herself couldn't believe that Damian had done that, but there was proof. She'd tried calling him, but he wasn't answering. She didn't know what to do anymore.

"Alright. Let's not talk about it. Look how miserable I am now. Do you really have the heart to be so hard on me right now?" Sheryl knew that she couldn't win Isla in an argument, and she didn't want to talk about it anymore. So she looked at Isla, hoping she'd take pity on her.