The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 358 Divorce

Despite knowing the result, Aaron still felt the pinch of discomfort. Though the two elderly were quite old, they still had to worry about the family of their son. However, the selfish and self-absorbed Colin and his parents did not bother to even thank them let alone expressing gratitude. Instead, they took the elders' money for granted, which made Aron quite distressed.

"Is this true? Then I guess congratulations are in order, "Aron said rather sarcastically. "Why don't you come back and pack your things, since such a fortunate thing has happened with you?"

"Why should I be in a rush?" Colin smiled maliciously. "My mom will help me to deal with that as well. Hunger breeds discontentment. I'm hungry now and I have to eat something."

Colin then looked at Isla, and asked, "What's your name, beauty?"

Without responding to his question, Isla just stared quietly at Colin.

Isla remained silent for every question Colin asked her next. Then she blatantly ignored his imposing presence and happily chatted with Aron. Even though Colin wanted to say something, no one paid any attention towards him, which was driving him crazy.

"Hey! I'm talking to the both of you. Have you suddenly lost your ability to speak and hear?" Colin could not bear being neglected, so to make them aware of his presence he furiously shouted at them.

Isla still pretended not hearing his roar and continued talking to Aron, "This restaurant is actually pretty good. We can come here again soon."

"Sure." Aron felt content and happy upon noticing the building anger and anxiety on Colin's face.

Aron wiped the corners of his mouth with a paper napkin, and then asked Isla, "Are you full? If you have finished your meal, then let's leave."

"That sounds good." Isla nodded as she stood up and walked right to the corridor. However, Aron remained seated near the window as he could not come out without passing Colin. "Excuse me,

Aron said to him in a cold and harsh tone.

Finally, Colin got a chance to vent his frustration. He smugly said, "Huh? Weren't you pretend to be blind? Why would you ask me for permission to leave? This seems impossible."

"Mr. Chen?" Isla gave Colin a cold and blank stare. "Everyone should have a clear estimation of himself. As for you, can't you see that you are not welcomed here?"

"What an eloquent woman you are! No wonder Becky lost Aron to you," Colin said scornfully. "I'm afraid you don't even know who Becky is. Let me tell you. She's Aron's ex-girlfriend. They almost got married. Oh, how could I forget that Becky once had Aron's baby? She also helped him take care of his grandparents for four years while they lived abroad. How brutal Aron is that he got rid of such a wonderful girl!" Colin then mocked her, "Don't hang onto Aron and heap hope on dreams of your future. He might flirt with you and even make you feel special. But he is just playing with you, just like he played with Becky." After he finished speaking, Isla did not react, as she knew very clearly as to what had happened between Becky and Aron.

Upon seeing Isla's emotionless face, Colin was very unhappy. In an attempt to get some reaction, he casually added, "If he leaves you, feel free to come to me. There is an advantage when it comes to being with me, I appreciate and respect girls.

I might have some interest in you."

"I dare you to repeat what you fucking said right now!" Aron tightly pinched his neck, and then warned him fiercely, "Colin, if you ever say that again I swear I will tear you apart and no one will be able to save you!"

"Don't do anything. Just leave him here, he is a miserable man." Isla rushed to Aron and grasped his arms in a bid to stop him in his tracks. When Colin was gasping for breath, Aron left him. Isla cursed Colin, "Please calm your enthusiasm, Mr Chen. Even if all men in the world die, you will never even be a choice for me. I sincerely wish all the girls you meet in the future see you for the hollow bastard that you are! Thank you for your unsolicited advice."

"Also, here's another thing." Before she left with Aron, Isla turned to look at Colin as she added, "I have something to tell you. I actually know his ex-girlfriend, she's my cousin. She's a cunning and an insidious woman while you are glib, rude and vile. You two are a perfect match for each other. If you are interested in her, I am sure I can introduce you to her."

After saying these words in a confident tone, Isla held Aron's hand and left, holding her head high.

Both of them did not go home after this debacle. Isla and Aron decided to take a stroll in the picturesque park nearby. Many people gathered around the fountain which was in the middle of the park. Isla then took a seat next to Aron on a bench and asked him with concern, "Are you OK?"

"I'm just fine." Aron forced a smile as he said bitterly, "You have seen all of this. I do not lead a happy and cheerful life as you may think."

Isla felt sorry for him in that moment, "That's okay... I will stay with you forever."

She didn't say anything further, but stayed with Aron as they shared silence, waiting for him to calm down. After a long while, Aron stood up and said to her, "Let's go. I'll take you home."

While taking Isla home, Aron received a call from Simon. His mobile phone was, by default, connected to the Bluetooth speaker inside the car, so Isla could clearly hear what Simon said to him.

"Is something wrong?" Aron quickly replied to Simon, "If you have nothing important to say now, please hung up."

"Please wait." Simon stopped Aron almost immediately out of impulse, "I...

Aron... If I say, I will divorce Wendy, then will you come back?" It took Simon a lot of courage to say that out loud.

After hearing that, Isla looked at Aron out of reflex, as she waited for him to answer. However, he remained silent for a long while. Simon then asked him again, "Aron, are you still there?"

Aron then opened his mouth to speak almost like he was unaffected. He replied in cold tone, as if Simon said nothing of significance, "Come back? Back where?"

"Back home..." Simon said in a helpless tone, "I know you hate me. But I am trying to make amends here. Now I have tried to clear out the mess as I too feel regret and guilty for all that I have done. I shouldn't have left your mom and married again. Aron, could you please replace it in your heart to forgive me?"

"I think it's better if you ask my mom for forgiveness. Why are you asking me?" Aron said that in a harsh tone. He was indifferent towards Simon. How could he come back after all these years?

"You... are so full of hate towards me?" Simon's tone soon turned sour, as if he was desperate to get some answer. He never imagined not once that he would have impacted Aron's life in such a massive manner after so long.

He still could not get himself to forgive Simon.

"Aron, you are the only child I have. If I divorce Wendy, then I'll be all alone by myself. I just hope you can come back and support me. As for the company, cars and houses, you can inherit them all. That bitch will not get a cent from me, not anymore." As Simon spoke about Wendy, there was tense sense of resentment in his voice. It was almost like he bore the grudge against her for a long time.