The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 268 She Adores You

Jane grew extremely nervous as she heard some noise coming from outside. But soon she saw Sam with a bright smile walking inside with parcels in his hands.

"Mom, I'd like to introduce someone to you," Sam said to Jane as he put the bags aside gently and pushed Chris to the fore. "This is my girlfriend -- Chris. You have met her before." "Nice to meet you, Jane," Chris greeted as her cheeks flushed pink.

Jane let off a sigh of relief at the sight of Chris. "Let me have a good look at you. We haven't seen each other for months, am I right?" she turned to Chris as she gripped her hands warmly.

"Yes, it has indeed been several months," Chris answered bashfully. "Jane, this is for you. I hope you like it," Chris continued as she handed the scarf to Jane.

"You don't have to bother buying me gifts, dear. I am happy just to see you here." "Chris, you are such a considerate, kind and loving girl. Unlike you, Sam hasn't given me any presents yet. What is the point of giving birth to a son?" Jane went on as she giggled with her eyes simmering with joy. She then opened the package and found the scarf to her liking.

"Mom, are you sure?" Sam jumped in with a playful smile. Noticing Jane's immediate affection and liking towards Chris, he was much relieved.

"Let us forget him for now. Please do have a seat there and make yourself comfortable," Jane said to Chris while taking her by the hand enthusiastically, and they sat down on the sofa. "Even when we lived abroad, I was very fond of you and I thought Sam and you would make a wonderful match. At that time, I tried to persuade him several times to try to see you, but he refused. Now, you two finally get together. I really just feel so happy seeing the both of you!"

Jane kept chatting with Chris holding her hand. She was very clearly satisfied and overjoyed with Chris.

Chris was a beautiful girl from a respected family. In other's eyes, Sam and her was a perfect couple. It was only natural that Jane admired her.

Technically, as long as Sam didn't date Autumn, she would be fine.

"Your hands feel so cold, child. Are you okay?" Jane asked with concern.

"I'm fine," Chris responded as she shook her head.

"Sam, turn on the air conditioner please," Jane turned to Sam. "It's my fault. I should have turned the conditioner on in advance as the weather has become colder these days."

"It's okay. I'm not cold at all..." Chris reassured Jane as she gave Sam a momentary glance.

Before coming, she was constantly worried that Jane might dislike her. But now she was at a loss by Jane's excessive warmth. She couldn't even ask Jane not to be so civil to herself.

"Mom, where is dad?" Sam tried to change the subject, as soon as he saw Chris's embarrassed expression. "When is a good time to have lunch?"

"I almost forgot, " Jane responded. "This morning your dad said that he had some urgent matters to handle in the company and he would join us directly for lunch. He should have been home by now." "Sam, you stay here and chat with her. I will just take a quick round in the kitchen and check on everything." Chris heaved a sigh of relief as she saw Jane leave.

"My mother is such an easy-going person. She treats you in such a passionate manner simply because she adores you," Sam said to Chris. "I see. But her over enthusiasm is making me nervous," Chris nodded.

Upon hearing this, Sam burst into a laughter. He also least expected Jane to receive Chris in such an excessive way.

"Dad," Sam stood up, as he saw his father Jamie stepping inside the house.

"Hello uncle, "Chris greeted Sam's father in a sweet tone, as she got up and stood beside Sam.

"Chris?" Jamie was stunned. Knowing that Sam would bring his girlfriend home, Jamie especially spared time to come home for lunch. But to his surprise, he saw Chris. "What brings you here?" he asked Chris.

"Dad, let me introduce her to you again," Sam said to Jamie. "She is my girfriend, Chris."

"What did you say?" Jamie looked at Sam and Chris in utter shock. Apparently he was overcome with confusion.

When they lived abroad, Chris often visited them at home. But Jamie didn't expect that Chris would ever date Sam.

"What's going on?" Jamie asked, raising his eyebrow. He felt strange about the whole scene that Chris suddenly became Sam's girlfriend. But it didn't mean that he was discontent with her.

"What do you want to know?" Jane broke in, noticing Jamie's serious expression. "Although Sam was not seeing Chris in the past, it does not mean that they would never get together. Look at your grave expression. I will not forgive you if you scare Chris away."

"I..." Jamie stammered, looking at Jane. He would not dare to displease Jane.

"Just ignore him, " Jane turned towards Chris, as she took her by her hand yet again. "The dishes are on the table. Follow me!"

Jamie didn't ask any questions and simply followed the command. Jane took a seat beside Chris, and kept piling food onto her plate, which made Chris very anxious.

"Chris, eat more. You're too thin, " Jane kept talking to Chris while adding more and more food onto her plate.

"I will. Aunt, please eat too." Somehow Chris felt tired for she had to eat food while talking to Jane.

"Jane, you're scaring her. Her bowl is full of food, " Jamie said, glancing at Jane. "Chris, don't be so formal. Act just like you would at your own home," he then turned to Chris. "Your uncle is right. Be at ease. Eat whatever you like, " Jane said with an earnest smile.

"I will, aunt," Chris responded politely.

Chris was so nervous that she felt her back getting wet with perspiration.

"Are you okay?" Sam whispered to Chris after the meal. Chris said that she was fine and he didn't need to worry about her.

Chris was about to talk to Sam, but Jane's voice called out to her. "Chris, come here," "Aunt," Chris responded, walking up to Jane. "Please sit down. There's something I want to ask you about." Jane said to Chris, patting the spot near her as an indication.