The Apple of My Eye

Autumn flushed immediately at what Charles had said. "I'm going to take a shower, "

She said with her cheeks blushing red, running away from Charles's embrace.

The elders always woke up early. When Autumn got up, Emily was already talking to Gary. She had told Gary many interesting stories from Autumn's childhood. Gary found them quite amusing.

"She is such a quiet girl now. I find it hard to believe that she was a troublemaker as a kid, " Gary said, laughing.

"Indeed. She is a quiet girl now. But she used to make a lot of trouble as a kid. Her father had punished her a lot back then, " Emily said, smiling. "But she has a kind heart. She has spent a huge amount of money and has even sold her house, to help pay for my treatment. I owe her a lot, " Emily continued, looking sad.

"I don't have much time left anyway. She shouldn't have wasted so much money on me, " she sighed. "I've brought her so much trouble."

"Grandma..." Autumn interrupted as she didn't want to hear Emily blame herself anymore. "I heard that you told Gary all about my embarrassing moments from childhood, " she changed the subject.

"You got me, " Emily admitted bluntly. 'Although Autumn always got into trouble as a kid, she was very carefree and cute. Unlike now, she always keeps her problems to herself and tries to handle everything on her own, ' Emily thought, feeling sorry for Autumn.

"Gary, don't believe her, " Autumn turned to Gary, after she gave an angry glance to Emily. "I used to be an obedient and polite girl."

"Yes, you were. Even though you almost burned down your teacher's office, " Emily said, with a serious look. "Except for that, you were always a good girl."

in a bit of anger, looking

fun of Autumn seemed to be their choice of entertainment. After having breakfast with Emily, Autumn went to the company. An intense atmosphere had shrouded the company now. Everyone was buried in their work. During lunch break, Autumn went

I asked you to buy one. Why do you

backseat, ' she thought. "Now that grandma is living with me, and sometimes I will have to take her to the hospital for checkups. I don't want to bother Charles every time. The subway is always crowded, and it's inconvenient for grandma to take the

don't need to feel guilty for asking his help to take grandma to the hospital, " Isla advised. "Besides, look

I think it's good and very practical, " Autumn said. "This car has enough internal space. If

want, " Isla

it and paid the initial down payment.

Shining Company. Why don't you just choose to pay for it all in one-go? Did Charles refuse to give you the money to buy a car?" Isla asked in

haven't told him about it yet." "Why didn't you discuss it with him before buying a car?" Isla raised her voice, with her eyes wide open.

looking awkward. In fact, she kept Charles in the dark deliberately. 'If I had told him about this, he would have insisted on paying for the car. But

of a shock, rather than a surprise, " Isla said.

had bought a car

room with a plate of fruit salad, hoping to please Charles with it. However, she couldn't find Charles there. Then, she went straight to the study, and knocked on the door. Soon, Charles's

during the dinner, so I brought you

serious expression on his face. 'Do you think