His Real Wedded Bride

"You were forced to marry Charles. How could you spend your whole life with him as his wife? You don't love him, do you?" The fact that she was forced into marriage made Sam's heart ache. He said, "Listen, I am serious. Why don't you divorce him? Don't worry I will find your grandmother. We will take her abroad and live a happy life where Charles and your parents can never find us. What do you think?"

"Stop joking, Sam." Even if Autumn didn't marry Charles, she wouldn't have agreed to Sam's suggestion. When Sam left with his mother years ago, she was heart-broken and her affection for Sam has gone. So it was no surprise when she replied, "Sam, I know you that you are a good person, but …" Autumn took a seat in the pavilion. It was at dusk and a cool breeze blew gently. Autumn hesitated for a moment. When she finally opened her mouth, "Sam, Wendy invited you to come here with a purpose. If Charles saw us, he would misunderstand that something is going on between us. Sam, I know it'll be hard to believe this, but you must know, I… I have fallen in love with Charles."

She thought to herself, 'I promised Wendy to to distance myself from Charles and I will do as she wishes. But I am not Wendy's pawn. Besides I don't want Charles to think that Sam and I are lovers.'

She turned to Sam, "Yvonne has realized that Charles is a good husband, so now she regrets having me take her place as his wife. She wants my place now. But they do not know how to turn this situation around, so they invited you over today. I am asking you not to reveal my real identity when Charles arrives." 'My grandmother is being held captive. I have no choice.'

"Why do you sacrifice your own happiness?" Sam didn't believe that Autumn had fallen in love with Charles. He couldn't understand why Autumn insisted on maintaining the status quo. He thought that if Autumn and Yvonne went back to being themselves, Autumn would feel happy. So he asked, "If she wants to be Charles's wife, why don't you let her be?"

"Sam!" Autumn yelled as she turned gloomy. Then she looked at Sam, "I have my own plan. If you don't help me, then don't get in my way."

Autumn didn't want Charles to think that she had a relationship with Sam. If they broke up because of Sam, she would be devastated.

'If my parents and my sister are determined to have Charles and me separated, I prefer that it happen in a gentler manner. I don't want Charles to get hurt too much.'

Sam stared at Autumn unblinking for a while. When he was sure that she was serious, he replied, "Okay. I promise."

Autumn was relieved to hear this. But Sam continued, "Little Ye, I thought you and Charles married because you loved each other. I didn't want to be a home wrecker, so I stayed away. But now… I know that you were forced to marry Charles, so I won't give up. I will fight for your love. You will realize that I am the one meant for you."

"Sam, you don't need to do that." She thought to herself, 'You don't understand. I love Charles.' She tried to use another way to persuade Sam. "Chris is a good girl. You are perfect for each other. Although she seems unconcerned, she loves you much. Besides, she is good-looking and from a rich family, so you…"

years ago." Sam thought with brows wrinkled, 'My mother broke us up. She said the gap between you and I was insurmountable. It was ridiculous. I loved my

that Chris is the type of girl my mother likes but I love

must also respect mine. Until you find

She felt a little bothered by Sam's persistence.

like Autumn's family, he brought presents

He greeted Simon and Wendy as soon as he saw

and she said smiling, "This is your home too. There is no need bringing presents

said, "Yvonne and I seldom come here. We just buy these

a seat. We have been waiting for you. Supper will be ready soon." Wendy laughed and then added, "Autumn, why are you

knew it. She leaned towards Charles and whispered in a sweet tone, "Brother-in-law, come and

sister?" Charles asked frowning at Yvonne. He

asked her that way. 'What did

and he

in the backyard." Wendy pointed in the direction of the backyard, saying, "She is talking with

He thought, 'Why is he here? I thought

time for supper. Please tell the others,

Why did you ask him to go look for Autumn? What about me? I need time to talk with him." Yvonne was impetuous,

and she explained, "Imagine what Charles would think if he saw