The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1831

"I have an idea," Isla said after a moment of deep thought. She was confident that she had found the key to solving Sheryl's problem.

"You can go back to work, Nick. Rest assured that I'll take care of everything,"

Isla promised Nick, who eventually yielded and promptly returned to his work at Lansh Technology.

After Nick had left the building, Isla made a phone call. Then she took a deep breath and knocked on Sheryl's door.

It was the first time that she had done this. Ever since she and Sheryl had met, there wasn't ever a time when Isla felt as though she needed to knock before coming into Sheryl's office. She felt strange doing this now.

"Isla, what's wrong with you?" Sheryl shot Isla a confused look before eventually smiling. She also found it weird that her friend had to knock. Then, she realized why. "Isla, you don't have to worry about me. Seriously, I'm fine."

"Maybe so, but I'm not going to take your word for it. You have to prove to me that you're fine." Isla knew Sheryl too well. She knew how to wear her down.

"Right. You're right. What can I do to prove it to you?" Sheryl was beginning to worry a little.

These days, she had noticed that people were excessively cautious around her. It appeared as though they wanted to avoid irritating her or triggering a specific reaction. It made her sad, but now, an opportunity had presented itself. Now she had the chance to free these people from their worries.

When Sheryl realized this, she felt a spark of joy. She slowly walked toward Isla, held out both of her hands, and said earnestly, "Isla, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have made you worry."

"It's okay. I'll feel assured that you're doing better if you come with me. There's someone I'd like you to meet," Isla said with an unnaturally somber voice.

"Okay. Who is it?"

Sheryl asked. The conversation was beginning to make her anxious, and she needed to know who this enigmatic person was.

"You'll know soon." Isla smiled mysteriously. Then, she pulled Sheryl's hand. They needed to go now.

Sheryl thought that Isla must have had her reasons for not telling her right away who the person was. She didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she dutifully followed her friend out the door.

During the drive, Isla studied Sheryl, but she found nothing unusual. Sheryl no longer looked sad or troubled.

However, this made Isla uneasy. People don't just bounce back from a breakdown that easily.

"Sheryl, tell me again. How do you know that Charles is alright?" She asked tentatively. She needed to find a trace of the sadness and the instability that had just been there.

Sheryl was taken aback by Isla's sudden straightforwardness. A trace of panic suddenly appeared on her face. Suddenly, she remembered what David had told her. She bit her lips, not sure how to respond.

Isla saw that the question had rendered Sheryl speechless. She realized then that Sheryl was also in the dark about Charles' safety.

"Well, if you don't want to tell me, that's okay. We'll be there soon. I will feel better once you two finally meet," Isla murmured before stepping on the accelerator. The wait was excruciating for her.

Unknown to Sheryl, Isla was taking her to a hypnotist, whom she had met by chance in the past. Isla was out of options and truly believed that the hypnotist would be able to make Sheryl realize how she truly felt about everything that had been happening. No one could hide their true feelings from a hypnotist.

When Sheryl noticed how fast Isla was driving now, she thought she had irked Isla by not answering her question. All of a sudden, she was at a loss about what to do. Sheryl tightly gripped her door handle and prepared for a possible collision.

"Here we are," Isla suddenly said.

Sheryl turned to look at her. They had slowed down near an unremarkable office building. She forced a smile and followed Isla out of the car.

Isla turned to Mr. Xu and offered, "Mr. Xu, since I've told you everything over the phone, why don't we start now?"

Isla's worries began to return. They were here now. In a few moments, they were going to find out what was really going on in Sheryl's mind. The three of them walked toward a room, separated from the rest of the fifth floor by curtains.

"Ms. Xia, please, go inside."

Mr. Xu said. He gestured to an assistant, who promptly approached and led Sheryl into the room. Mr. Xu did not enter with them. Instead, he turned to Isla and pulled her to the side.

Sheryl stopped inside the room. She turned back. Panic overcame her when she realized that Isla was still outside and that she hadn't walked in with her. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "Isla, aren't you coming?"

"You go on ahead. I'll be right there in a bit. Don't worry. It'll be alright." Isla smiled to comfort her friend. She saw the panic in Sheryl's eyes.

Sheryl felt less worried now. She managed a smile and went with the assistant into the room.

Once Sheryl was inside, Isla looked back at Mr. Xu. She asked, nervously, "What do you think? Deep hypnosis? I want to know what on earth Sheryl is thinking."

"No problem. I'm an expert," Mr. Xu assured her, patting her on the back. In a way, his confidence comforted Isla. She watched him saunter into the room.

Everyone except Isla was now inside the room. It was protocol. She had to wait outside until Sheryl had fallen asleep. Of course, Sheryl wouldn't really be sleeping. She would be in a state of hypnosis.

Moments later, the assistant peaked out from behind the curtains and invited Isla in.

Mr. Xu had told everyone not to say a word, as he alone could speak. Isla knew the rules. When she went in, not only did she refrain from speaking, she also watched her breathing lest it disturbed the process. She was going to do everything it took to help her friend.