The Apple of My Eye

"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…"

hate me for abandoning 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

the type of girl

decision. But you must also respect

said nothing. She felt a little bothered

Autumn's family, he brought presents anyway. He

as he saw them. But Yvonne was the first to welcome him, "Charles, you

is your home too. There is no need

son-in-law, " Charles nodded at Simon as he said, "Yvonne and I seldom come here. We just buy these presents to show

seat. We have been waiting for you. Supper will be ready soon." Wendy laughed and then

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

your sister?" Charles asked frowning at Yvonne. He couldn't see Autumn in the room.

asked her that

just arrived and he is already looking

the backyard." Wendy pointed in the direction

know that Sam was also there. He thought, 'Why is he here? I thought this was

time for supper. Please tell the others, " Wendy said

to go look for Autumn? What about me? I need time

what Charles would think if he saw his wife happily chatting