The Apple of My Eye

Arthur came to see how Autumn was, and to check on her grandmother. After making sure that both of them were okay, he got up and prepared to leave, but Autumn's grandmother stopped him, "May I... have a moment with you?"

"Hmm..." Arthur hesitated. Autumn noticed him looking at her and considerately said, "I'll clean grandma's room so you two can have some privacy."

"This is about Autumn, isn't it?" asked Arthur after Autumn left.

"Yes, " Autumn's grandmother nodded. "Arthur, Autumn has been through so much. I hope you could help her... At least stop her pest of a mother from harming her again."

Then she told Arthur what happened today - that Wendy asked Autumn for money. Arthur's face clouded.

"Autumn can't help it. No matter what Wendy does to her, she still regards her as her mother, which Wendy takes advantage of, " sighed Autumn's grandmother.

"Is Simon Gu the man Wendy married?" asked Arthur.

"Yes, you know him?" Autumn's grandmother asked back.

"Not really, " Arthur replied. "I heard that Simon has a son with his ex-wife, is that true?"

"Yes, " Autumn's grandmother answered. Not many people knew about it in Y City, but she did. "Their son was miserable, too. I saw him when he was a kid, but I heard that he went abroad with his grandparents, and I never heard about him ever since, " she recalled.

promised with a nod. "You must rest and don't worry about it. Leave it

found Autumn. She is very excited. She will be in Y City in two

great... " Autumn's grandmother said in relief. 'Autumn will no

gotten out of coma. It worried Aron and he visited Arthur's office every day to ask about Joanna's condition. Arthur would

morning after visiting Autumn, Arthur stopped Aron as he was walking

minute, Mr. Gu, " Arthur called

matter? Has my grandmother's

lightly, "There's a personal matter... that I'd like to ask you a favor

I'll help you if I can, " Aron replied without hesitation. Although Arthur came back from abroad on the request of Charles, he

I know that it may cross boundaries, but I

that?" Aron asked in a wary tone and his face clouded instantly. "Did he ask you to persuade me? I tell you, I'll never forgive him. Tell him to

could tell that Aron hated Simon. All his previous doubts had now dissipated. "Don't worry, Aron. I'm not on Simon's side. I just want to tell you that I can

arms crossed. He had always thought Arthur was just a regular doctor, but

granddaughter, " Arthur said in a flat voice. "You should know that Wendy had a

him that there should be such a connection between Autumn and him.

It's a long story. If you have the time... " Before Arthur finished his question, Aron had sat down and interrupted, "Yes, I have enough time to hear it today. Please tell me all