The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 458 Girlfriend Waiting

Craig forced a smile, before lightly admonishing Lisa, "You silly girl! Is he worth all that you are doing for him?" He took pity on the girl and decided to tell the truth. "Anthony told me everything that happened between the two of you, including you being lovers before," he admitted.

Lisa was quite shocked by the admission. She wasn't expecting Anthony to tell his grandfather about personal things. She smiled awkwardly and confirmed things. "Yes, it's true that we were lovers before." She was quick to add,"But it wasn't for long."

Their relationship had been very brief and did not allow her to get to know Anthony well enough.

Craig gave a bitter smile. He said, "Child, let me give you a piece of advice." He looked at Lisa with kind eyes. "Anthony is my grandson, and I know him very well. No one can force him to do anything that he does not want." Craig took a deep breath. Lisa was listening to his every word. "Even I can't change his mind once he has made a decision," he admitted.

"But how can that be?" she asked with a frown. "You are his grandfather. Surely, he must consider your opinion," Lisa

insisted. The old man shrugged his shoulders. He looked at Lisa helplessly.

"I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't be of help to you," Craig said sadly. "Anthony made it very clear to me that he didn't want to be with you. He said a relationship with you was impossible. I've decided to stay out of it. So, I've packed my things, and will be leaving today."

He looked at Lisa with sorrowful eyes. What could he say to spare her heartache? "You're young and beautiful, Lisa. You can have your pick of men much better than my grandson, yet you don't give up on Anthony. Why?" he asked gently. Craig did his best to make Lisa see the futility of it all.

"He's not into you. But there will be someone, sooner or later," he pointed out. Lisa refused defeat. "Grandpa Craig, Anthony and I were happy together when we were living abroad," she insisted. "But since he came back, everything has changed," she said with meaning.

"What are you trying to say?" Lisa's statement made Craig curious.

Lisa was debating whether or not to tell Anthony's grandfather about Autumn. It wasn't only because she was jealous, but because it was inappropriate

since Autumn was married. And that was an important problem.

But something was stopping her. It was probably the thought that Anthony would hate her once he found out what she did.

She inhaled before giving a bitter smile. "It's nothing serious, Grandpa Craig," she

assured him.

Craig finished eating. Lisa tidied up the kitchen. She wanted to see Craig off, but was politely refused. Lisa finally left.

The old man proceeded to the hospital to say goodbye to his grandson. He brought along his luggage and was planning to head straight to the airport. Anthony was shocked by Craig's decision. "Why are you in a hurry to leave, Grandpa? Can't you stay longer?"

Craig gave Anthony a hug and smiled at him. "No, I think I have to go now," he said. "I came for Lisa, to make sure you would end up together. But since you told me you did not love her, now there's no reason to stay. It's best for me to leave. But, remember what you promised me," Craig said to Anthony.

"I'll remember that, Grandpa," he assured Craig. He suddenly felt light-hearted, not because Craig was leaving, but because Craig finally chose to respect his decision.

He called a taxi for Craig. When his grandfather finally left, Anthony made his way back to his office. On the way there, he ran into a woman, and she ended up on the floor.

Concerned, Anthony crouched down to help her and asked,"Are you okay?" He assisted her in standing up, examining her closely if she appeared hurt. She did not look like she came to see a doctor, but was looking for someone.

"I'm fine, really," the woman assured Anthony. It was Leila. After the doctor helped her up, she brushed the dirt off her

clothes. Then she asked,"Do you know where Burke Zhou is?"

Leila may have been knocked down, but she wasn't hurt at all. Several days ago, she came to see Autumn. At that time, her belly was a bit raised. But now it was not.

Anthony thought for a while, mumbling, "Burke Zhou?" He suddenly remembered. "I think he's in surgery. But the operation should be over soon," he told Leila.

Anthony felt guilty about knocking the woman down, so he repeatedly asked if she was hurt. "Do you mind if I examine you? I'm a doctor, too," he offered.

Leila was quick to refuse. "No, thank you. I'm okay." She knew who Anthony was and did not want to be examined by him. Leila learned Anthony was Autumn's doctor. Several days ago, she lied to

Autumn and said she was pregnant. So she had to avoid Anthony because he might eventually discover her fake pregnancy.

"I just came for Burke. We're supposed to be going out for dinner," she explained. Anthony finally agreed that there was nothing wrong with Leila.

"Oh, all right then," he told Leila. Anthony recalled his conversation with Burke a few days ago at the dining hall. Burke said he was in love and was planning to propose to the woman. He glanced at Leila and realized this might be the woman Burke was referring to.

"Why don't you sit down and wait for him? I have to be on my way, so please excuse me," Anthony said. He hurried along leaving Leila in the hallway.

Anthony detoured to the operating room. He found Burke cleaning up, and looking exhausted. Anthony said to him,"Hey, there's a woman outside asking about you. Is she your girlfriend?"

"Leila?" Burke asked. He checked his phone and saw several missed calls, all from Leila. Burke lightened up and said, "Hey buddy, I gotta go. See you!"

He would never forget his date with Leila and ran off.

This was an important moment with a very signifcant person.

He was grinning, fatigue forgotten, as he ran back to his office to change

clothes. Then he called Leila. She asked, "Where are you now?" Leila sounded a little impatient. "I've been calling you but you didn't answer."

She was planning to tell Burke that she wanted to break up with him but did not expect to run into Anthony. Leila had been waiting for a long time when she finally received Burke's call.

Burke kept apologizing and explained that he was in surgery. "I had to finish the operation and phones were not allowed there. I'm so sorry. Where are you now?" He hoped Leila had calmed down. "I'll come and replace you," he said.

Leila replied, "I'm in a café near the hospital." Burke hung up quickly and ran to the café. He smiled at Leila and apologized again. "I'm sorry for making you wait.

Will you forgive me, please?" he pleaded. Leila still looked annoyed and ordered him,"Sit. I have something to tell you."

But Burke interrupted her. "Wait, I want to bring you some place else." He sounded excited. The doctor had been waiting for that moment for a long time and could hardly keep his excitement.

"What? Where?" Leila asked irritated. He helped her get up and took her hand, pulling Leila.

"We're eating, remember?" he said secretly. Burke was pleased with himself. And he hoped Leila would like the place he chose.

Dinner was at the most luxurious hotel in Y City. She caught up with Burke and demanded, "Why are you bringing me here?"

"To have dinner, of course," he replied. Burke grinned at Leila again.

"Come on!" he pulled at her. Leila thought Burke couldn't afford expensive restaurants. In her mind, hospital doctors did not make a lot of money. So it was a complete surprise to replace herself in such a luxurious place with Burke.