The Apple of My Eye

"My four years' investigation has paid off. I was informed that Becky bribed a doctor into falsifying her pregnancy, so... Becky was never expecting my child; I don't owe her anything." Aron felt quite relieved after disclosing the whole plot.

"A shocking story... indeed!" Mike was terrified after what he had just heard. He didn't expect Becky to be such a big liar.

Behind Becky's good manners were countless hidden agendas. Mike was overwhelmed by the horrible reality.

"So Becky's pregnancy was just a ruse?" Mike asked Aron in amazement.

"Exactly!" Aron nodded gently, "At the time, I didn't have sufficient evidence at hand to disprove her pregnancy, so I decided not to tell you, because I was afraid that you'd worry about it too much. When I tried to talk to you about it later, grandma went into a coma, unexpectedly. Fortunately, now that she is awake, I finally have the chance to explain the entire situation and myself to you."

"Dear grandparents, I must acknowledge my error in promising to marry Becky, but I did so to prevent Becky from acting out of desperation. The last thing I would want to do is to marry a treacherous and deceptive woman like Becky. I would rather remain single all my life, than be married to her."

After Aron clarified his thoughts on the matter, Joanna voiced her opinion: "Aron, previously I was left in the dark about the whole thing and so I ended up forcing you to marry Becky. Luckily still, you chose to act on your own rather than to follow our advice. Now you are free to marry whomever you love. As for Isla..."

Joanna paused and continued, "I will try to get along with her if you really love her, but I am not making any promises. Do I make myself clear?"

Aron smiled subtly at his grandma's words. Although Isla was a bit aloof, she was also kind at heart. Aron believed that sooner or later, his grandparents would grow to like her.

and wondered what

to be the kind of woman that you say she is, I won't force

grandma, you should get some rest now. I've hired a private nurse to take care of your needs. Additionally, grandpa and

Aron and Mike walked out of the sickroom and then closed the door behind them. Mike was a bit annoyed, "Why didn't you tell me about Becky's dirty tricks

may not have suspected Becky's bad character if I was not a victim of her plot. So I can understand how you and grandma are feeling right

it was actually Becky's doing instead.

Aron assured Mike with a gentle smile, "I will do whatever

a heavy sigh, "I leave it to you. You can do it as

all of sudden, felt that he was perhaps too old, as he was deceived by a little girl like

felt a sense of relief at the sight of Mike's

Becky might come to harm Joanna. He didn't rest until the nursing worker

went to express his thanks to Authur, whom Aron offered a big red

gratitude towards you, but I hope that you will not decline it. It is very kind of you to take

to refuse that." Authur thrust aside the red envelope and said to Aron, "If I accept your money, it would be a discredit to me

furrowed his eye-brows, he felt greatly indebted to Authur for what he had done for this family.

with a smile, "Your grandma will be discharged from the hospital after her full recovery, but by no means can she be troubled or