The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 167 Wedding Invitation

Becky flushed, her eyes twinkling with joy. "Grandpa, I don't think Aron wants to get married. I'm afraid he might have lost his feelings for me. He'll just be more reluctant if you ask him to marry me," she said

as soon as she calmed down.

"Don't lose heart," Mike said with a frown, loudly interrupting her.

"I will always be on your side.

Don't worry. I'll make sure that the marriage is going to happen whether he likes it or not," he said, full of conviction.

"But I..." Becky trailed off mid-sentence.

"Don't you want to make grandma happy?

She has always hoped that you and Aron will get married. Who knows? She might even wake up out of sheer joy knowing that you two get married, " Mike continued, trying to persuade her.

'If Joanna knew that I married Aron, she would be furious, ' Becky thought to herself.

"I guess I have no choice but to follow grandpa's arrangement," she replied with a sly smile on her face.

"Good girl," Mike said, clearly satisfied.

"You should go home and rest."

Becky pretended to refuse Mike's proposal. But he was so insistent it made her reluctantly agree. She laid down into the sofa as soon as she got home. "Mom, get me something to eat. Attending to that old foo for two whole days has made me so hungry and exhausted," she whined, unwilling to move.

"What are you talking about? Be careful or someone might hear you, " Mandy said, reprimanding her daughter.

"Patience is key. Once your marriage with Aron is settled, you can do whatever you want." she continued, patting Becky's shoulder.

Sighing, she said, "I know. I'm really trying my best to be patient."

Becky got up and perched on the back of the sofa, leaning her head on her hands. "Mom, but how about my wedding ceremony?" she asked.

"I'm going to take care of it so there's no need to worry. I'll make sure that everything is ready when the time comes, " Mandy replied, reassuring her daughter.

Joanna's accident proved to be beneficial. Mike consented to all of Mandy's proposal no matter how unreasonable they were. He had only one condition. And that was for Becky and Aron to get married as soon as possible.

"We're running out of time. Your wedding ceremony is scheduled to be held early next month. Mike said he wouldn't want the wedding ceremony to be delayed. He wants it to be rushed regardless of the expenses,

"

She continued.

Becky sighed, wondering if it was all happening too suddenly.

She had always longed to be Aron's bride for the past four years. Finally hearing all of this in real life felt unreal.

"Isn't this what you have wanted for so long?" she asked Becky, knowing her answer fully well.

"When you have the time, don't forget to give me the list of your friends so that I can prepare the wedding invitations, " Mandy reminded her.

Becky smiled in return, a vicious thought coming to her mind. "Mom, you must prepare an invitation for Isla and then hand it to her yourself, " Becky said menacingly.

"I will,

"

Mandy said as if knowing the request beforehand.

Many of Mandy's relatives looked down on their family when Becky and Aron got together. Though they hadn't mentioned it in front of them, they thought that Becky and Mandy had stolen someone's happiness.

Now, she wanted to let her relatives know that Aron would marry her daughter soon.

Becky went to the hospital the following morning. Meanwhile, Mandy went straight to Isla's house, knowing where she lived.

Isla had little strength to get up when someone knocked on the door. Feeling unwell, she had stayed at home for several days without even eating, drinking, or sleeping.

When Mandy got inside, she noticed that all of the curtains were closed so well that even air could not enter inside.

"What happened?"

She asked as she pulled the curtains up, making way for the sunlight to enter the house.

Having been used to the darkness, Isla immediately raised her hand to shield herself from the sunlight. "Why did you come here?"

She asked out of suspicion, having been previously disappointed with Mandy and Becky.

Mandy would have already lost her temper, if she hadn't been in a good mood today. She didn't want to mind her words now.

"I came here to give you this..." Mandy said cheerfully as she took out the invitation from her bag.

"You are invited to Becky's wedding ceremony. It will be held next month," she said as she handed the invitation to Isla.

Isla opened the invitation upon taking it. Her heart sank when seeing Aron's phone number on it.

"Is Aron going to marry Becky...?" she asked, clearly surprised.

"Yes," Mandy replied, laughing with pleasure.

"They have been dating for four years! It's about time for them to get married. Besides, you'll be happy for them, won't you?"

"Of course," Isla replied coldly.

Even when Aron left her without a word four years ago, she hadn't been as heartbroken as she was now. She felt like as if her heart was ripped out from her chest. Despite this, Becky still had the gall to throw it on the ground and step on it.

She clutched the invitation with so much force, showing the veins on the back of her hand. "Aunt, don't worry. I will be sure to attend their wedding ceremony."

"Then we will be waiting for your arrival, " Mandy said, laughing with mischief on her eyes.

"Becky has always been on good terms with you ever since you were little kids, and I always like you. And you have even played an essential part in Becky's marriage! See? But you should start considering your own happiness, especially now that your cousin is getting married. Remember Mr. Huang? The one I introduced to you? He's a good man," she continued.

"I can arrange your next meeting right away if you want to. But you must be friendly! You shouldn't be rude like last time."

"Aunt, can you stop acting? For god's sake, there's only two of us in this house! You don't need to act like someone you're not! Don't you ever get tired?" Isla exclaimed.

"If Gordon Huang is truly a good man, why did you help Becky steal my fiancé instead of introducing them?"

'Four years have passed and yet, Aron still hasn't stopped failing me. This time, I don't think that I will still be able to forgive him. Not anymore, ' thought Isla to herself.

"I'm leaving. I don't think I'm willing to waste any more time with you, " Mandy groaned, clearly tired of all the acting.

"I'm not sure whether you're able to attend the wedding. I gave the invitation for the sake of your dad," she continued.

"I won't let you off so easily. Remember, Aron's grandma is still in a coma. You'll be in jail soon enough."