The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 316 Confiding Troubles

Autumn felt anxious, but she didn't show it on her face. She had a bad feeling that something would happen during Charles's journey to Europe.

In the meantime, Rachel's wedding ceremony with Edward was approaching. Since Rachel was a celebrity, the news of her wedding received great attention from mainstream media. As a result, reports of their marriage overwhelmed Autumn.

"You know what? Today I called Rachel and asked her when we could see the main hall, but she told me to wait until after her wedding. I was pissed off, " Isla complained while watching the news about Rachel. The more she saw Rachel's face on TV, the more furious she got.

Upon hearing this, Autumn gave a bitter laugh. Embarrassed as she felt, she had told Andy about this in private. After all, she couldn't allow any hiccups at the Giant Promise Company's press conference. Andy said that he would consider changing hotels if Autumn wasn't allowed to check out the site.

"Autumn, what's up? You look unhappy, " Isla asked cautiously. 'Lately she has been in low spirits. Is she in any trouble?' Isla thought.

"I'm good, "Autumn replied, shaking her head. 'I don't know if it can be called a trouble. I just feel depressed that Charles has been too keen on his work these days. It sounds ridiculous,' she teased herself. "Are you really okay?" Isla continued. Autumn was noticeably upset. "If you need to replace someone to confide your problems in, just come to me," Isla said with a sigh, for she realized that Autumn was unwilling to tell her for now.

"I will," Autumn returned, nodding. She looked at her watch, and stood up hurriedly. "It's getting late. I have to go to the airport to see Charles off. He is flying to Europe today," she said to Isla. "Want me to give you a ride?" Isla asked.

"No, thanks," Autumn answered immediately. "Pay the bill. I have to go now," she added.

Autumn was in a haste to grab a cab. However, she was caught in a traffic jam. When she arrived at the airport, Charles's flight had already taken off. Soon she recieved a message and it read "Take care of yourself. I will get back as soon as I finish my business there." "He must have texted this after boarding the plane,' she thought.

Charles had paid more attention to Autumn than before since that night. Despite this, he would spare time to send a message to her if he went somewhere, or give Autumn a call and asked her not to wait for him if he didn't come home for dinner.

Autumn was satisfied with this. However, she felt uneasy at the thought that Charles was going abroad for a business trip with Leila.

Last time in Japan she didn't mind this for she was there as well. But this time she felt restless.

Autumn let off a sigh for failing to see her husband before he left. She comforted herself that Leila wouldn't succeed as David was also with Charles.

Although she had faith in Charles, she didn't trust Leila.

As she turned around, getting ready to leave, she saw David walking out from inside. 'He didn't go with them. What is this?' Autumn thought with a frown, her heart beating faster. "David!" Autumn greeted, striding toward David.

"Mrs. Lu? Why are you here?" David asked Autumn in surprise.

"Why didn't you go with them to Europe?" Autumn asked bluntly, ignoring his question.

"I..." David muttered. "I had some urgent matters to deal with in the company, so I didn't go." David went on after some hesitation.

"So... did Leila and Charles fly out by themselves?" Autumn asked, hoping that her assumption wasn't true. But when she saw David nodding his head, she almost fell in a heap.

"Mr. Lu was worried that you might have an issue with this, so he asked me to keep it from you." David explained. "Mrs. Lu, there is no need to worry. Although they went there alone, nothing will happen. Mr. Lu loves you so much that he will never..." he reassured.

"Stop!" Autumn interrupted him. Autumn walked towards the airport gate absentmindedly. 'I don't want to be a paranoid wife. But I just can't trust Leila,' she thought.

Charles called Autumn as soon as he disembarked from the plane. "Autumn, you need to believe me. I am a man. Do you think that she can force me to do anything?" Charles reassured her over the phone, after David told him what had happened.

"No. I..." Autumn stammered. 'I know Leila very well. She must have plans.

But I should have faith in my husband, ' she pondered. "I trust you," she continued, squeezing a smile on her face.

"Then I will call you later when I am free. Bye!" Charles said in relief.

"Bye!" Autumn ended the conversation. All of a sudden, a flood of thoughts entered her mind. Therefore, she decided to talk to Isla.

Autumn went to Isla's house over the weekend. Autumn bought lots of snacks including melon seeds, spicy duck neck and two cups of milk tea. When Isla opened the door, she saw Autumn standing there with her arms full of shopping bags. Noticing what Autumn carried, she pointed to the stuff on her coffee table. They had bought the same refreshments.

"Had I known that you bought these, I wouldn't have gone my way for them, "Autumn whined. Autumn walked inside and put the bags aside. It was the first time that she had visited Isla's house. Having looked around, she found the room was tidy and cozy. "It seems that you two have moved in together, "Autumn said bluntly, as she noticed the two toothbrushes, two pair of towels as well as man's boxers hung on the balcony.

"He spends the night here occasionally, " Isla admitted, as her face turned red.

"Does he?" Autumn asked with a playful smile. 'As they have just gotten together, they must have stuck together day and night,' she giggled inside.

"Did he go out today because of me?" Autumn asked.

"No. He has gone on a business trip, " Isla replied hurriedly. "I was told that he had to attend a meeting in Europe. He hasn't come here these days," she explained.

"Europe? What a coincidence!" Autumn responded. 'What is it? Why do they flock to Europe?' she wondered.

"Just forget him, " Isla said, as she handed the milk tea to Autumn. "Let's talk about you. I replace that you look upset recently. What's going on?"

Autumn took a sip of her milk tea. The milk tea was supposed to be sweet, but it only felt bitter.

"Isla, lately I..." Autumn told Leila what had happened to her these days with a frown. She didn't know what to do with Leila. "Isla, what do you think I should do?" she asked, with a worried expression.