The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 227

Upon hearing this, Autumn fell silent. She was tired of handling more rivals like Rachel and Yvonne. All she yearned now was to lead a happy and undisturbed life with Charles.

As Autumn turned around, she caught a glimpse of Emily standing in a corner. "Grandma what are you doing here?" Autumn asked while walking towards her. "It is not good for your health to walk around. You have been asked to take bed rest. So please stay in your room and take more rest. If you require anything, I will bring it for you, " Autumn advised in a reproachful tone.

"I'm absolutely fine, " Emily reassured Autumn while stroking the back of her hand gently. Emily was squinting hard in an attempt to see Autumn's face but she failed. "Autumn, I am feeling lethargic. I will return to my room now. I hope you enjoy yourself here!"

"Please let me escort you to your room. You look a little frail, grandma, " Autumn said to her. "I can go back to my room by myself. You just stay here and have some fun, " Emily rejected her offer politely.

Emily walked towards her room slowly at the pace she was comfortable with. Autumn didn't heave a sigh of relief until she saw Emily enter her room safely.

After being rebuked by Chris in front of an entire crowd, Leila was drowning in embarrassment and with that heavy heart she left the party immediately. Charles greeted the guests while keeping one eye on Autumn. When he saw Autumn settle down in one corner of the room, he swiftly walked right up to her.

"Are you fine? You must be feeling quite tired, " Charles said to Autumn as he saw her rub her shank. Autumn rarely wore high-heeled footwear. It was only natural for her feet to be sore and aching because of treading slowly on those uncomfortable heels for for hours together.

Autumn was surprised as he understood her so well even when she had not uttered a single word. "What are you doing here?" Autumn asked in relief as she looked up at him.

Charles humbly took a seat beside Autumn and raised her leg onto his thighs. "Do you feel better now?" he asked while massaging her calf gently.

"Oh Charles, please let go of my leg. What will people think when they see us..." Autumn muttered in embarrassment as she tried to withdraw her leg. "What is wrong with it? I am doing this for my wife as her feet is sore. I don't feel an ounce of embarrassment, " Charles retorted holding onto her leg tightly.

"You..." Autumn flushed red like a rose. She was too shy for any public displays of affection. However, Charles didn't care much for the opinions of others.

"How are you feeling now? I hope you are better?" he asked, looking up at Autumn while massaging her leg gently.

"Much better, " Autumn replied as she did feel a sense of relaxation wash over her. She then retreated her leg immediately to avoid attracting too much attention. "Please don't do this again in an occasion like this. I do feel it is all sorts of weird, " she added.

Charles did not respond. He never cared much for what others thought. Even if he agreed not to, he would do it again if the situation called for it.

"Mr. Lu treats Autumn so well that even I am envious of her." A voice echoed from behind them. Autumn turned around and was taken by great surprise at the sight. She saw Abby, Andy and Cindy, who was crouched in Andy's arms. Cindy was brimming with excitement as she looked at Autumn. She struggled to get out of Andy's arms and then sprinted towards Autumn and put her hands around her neck in one loving gesture.

"Pretty sister..." A warm smile appeared on Autumn's face. "Honey, what are you doing here?" she asked affectionately as she lifted Cindy off the ground and onto her chest.

"Mom told me that I could meet you here so here I am, " Cindy replied with a sweet and innocent smile on her face. "Pretty sister, I have missed you so very much."