The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 249 A Second Visit

"That's right, I feel exactly the same way." Autumn nodded slowly, "I was like you, I thought grandma was the only family I had, there was no reason for me to accept them. And if I did this, I felt it would be like betraying Grandma. But then I realized that even grandma wished for me to accept them, she hoped someone would would be there to take care of me once she left this world.

"I spoke to your elder brother, he said he would support me no matter what decision I made. But he also gave me a different perspective. He said that I denied the Zhao family's feelings for me without giving them the opportunity to explain themselves. And that would be quite unfair to them." Autumn looked at Chris who was sitting right across her and continued, "So I came today to tell you this, no matter what decision you make, Charles and I will always support you, as you are our sister, but...... the least you can do is give him a chance, a chance to explain the things and then once you have heard everything you can make up your mind."

"This is different." Chris sighed, "Autumn, your family do have a good reputation, but what about mine? He has been to prison once, and now he wants to marry a woman I despise from the core of my heart. The only thing I want to do is to disappear from the world, then I would not have to worry about these issues."

"Chris, he loves you as every father loves his daughter. No matter what he did in the past, he gave you life after all." Autumn patted Chris at her shoulder, "There must be a cloud of confusion burdening your mind, it doesn't matter. Think it over carefully. When I come back from Japan with your elder brother, we'll face all of it with you."

"You are going to Japan, too?" She acted surprised as she hadn't heard anyone mention Autumn going abroad.

"Yes." Autumn nodded, "My flight leaves this afternoon. After drinking the honey water, you should hurry up and go downstairs. Grandpa has been worried sick, don't disappoint him."

There was a trace of guilt on Chris's face when she heard Autumn mention Grandpa. Sometimes it was really shameful to think that he was so old and still was worried about her, she could not help thinking herself unfilial.

So Chris got up and cleaned up. She pushed the door open and walked downstairs while Gary was sitting in the dinning room. After a moment of hesitation, she called, "Grandpa....."

"You are up, come and sit here." Gary put down the newspaper from his hands, said to Chris, "Do you still have a headache?"

Chris shook her head. Not knowing what happened, her eyes turned red as she heard Gary's concern for her.

"Sily girl, it's a beautiful bright morning, why are you crying?" He smiled and said as if nothing had happened, "Well, Nancy has prepared a hearty breakfast for you, you were so drunk last night. Now you should get something to eat, otherwise you will get a stomachache."

"Okay, grandpa I'll go eat right away." Chris wiped away her tears and stood up. Right that instant, she suddenly realized something.

Whether Edward was her father or not, no one could replace Gary in her heart ever.

Sam came at noon. After he arrived home late last night and found Jane waiting him for all the time to ask why his girlfriend changed her mind suddenly. Reluctantly, Sam tried every possible way to persuade her, which was why he got up so late.

"Grandpa. Chris. I have to go now." Autumn pushed a few mouthfuls of rice into her mouth as she prepared to say goodbye. Chris pushed Sam aside and said, "Sam, could you take Autumn to the airport?" "No, I'm fine." There were so many problems occurring all at once that Autumn could be relieved to have Sam at home, so she quickly refused, "I've already called for a cab, please take your time. And help me with the things at home, Sam."

Sam was also worried about Chris, so he did not insist. He walked Autumn to the cab, and when he was ready to go back, he saw Rachel and Edward show up yet again.

Because Sam knew Edward's story, he stopped. He knew that Chris didn't want to see them at this time, so he stopped them, "Mr. Lu and Miss Bai, I'm afraid that Chris is not in the mood to see you right now, think...... it will be better if you come back later."

"Who do you think you are?" Rachel looked at Sam scornfully and said, "Let me make something clear here, Edward is Chris's father, why would he need to ask for your permission to see his own daughter?" "Of course he doesn't need to." Sam spoke in a low tone, "But as I said a few moments back, Chris still cannot accept the fact, and if you do care about your daughter, please give her a little time and space to think about it."

Sam said this to Edward, he knew Edward was the person who made decisions about this and would see some sense. Rachel, however, would absolutely not care about the feelings of Chris.

"Whether she can take it or not, it's another matter. And we're here today hoping to make it clear, to clear the knots in her heart, what does that mean if you don't even let us in now?" Rachel frowned and said. "That's enough, Rachel." Edward looked at Sam carefully, "Are you Chris's boyfriend?"

"Yes, I am." Sam answered confidently, he was very calm on this matter, even if Edward was Chris's father, he would never falter.

"Please take good care of Chris for me. I'll come back to her in a couple of days." Edward knew he was being too impatient after meditation, so he decided he should give Chris some time to calm down and process everything.

Although today was the first time Edward had met Sam, he could see Sam was sincerely concerned for Chris. Edward was very pleased and comforted to have such a man around his daughter. "Could you please do me a favor, say something nice for me to Chris. I owe her too much and I hope she can give me a chance to make it up to her."

"Sorry that I may have to let you down." Sam looked at Edward apologetically because he would not speak up for Edward. He added, "I would only support Chris instead of interfering with her own decisions." Edward looked at Sam and said no more.

Rachel, however, scolded with discontent, "What's this foul attitude? You just want to stir up trouble, do you not want for Chris to acknowledge her own father?"

"Let's just leave." Edward sighed, he knew Sam was right about not interfering with Chris no matter what decision she would make. He got what was coming to him even if Chris wouldn't acknowledge him. "Edward, we are leaving just like this?" said Rachel, looking at Edward in puzzlement.