The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 235

Her plan had almost succeeded. Now suddenly Chris was in her way. What was worse, she was Edward's daughter. Rachel was afraid that all her efforts would now go down a drain in one swift spiraling movement.

"Is Chris really your daughter?" Rachel asked Edward to confirm her fears.

"Chris bears great resemblance to Maggie. Besides, she is turning 22 years old this year. I am sure that I am her father."

"Rachel, I owe Chris and her mother a lot as I have been absent from their lives. Now Maggie have passed away, so I have to compensate Chris as she have lived a life without her parents till now and I am to blame for that. I know it's a huge demand to ask you to be a stepmother. I have thought about this for a while. If you can't accept this and ask to break up with me, I will respect your decision. If this is the case, I will even give you a sum of money which will guarantee a good and respectable life in Y City. Moreover, please contact me any time if you need any help from me."

"What do you consider me?" Rachel asked Edward as she blazed with anger. "Edward, I chose to marry you simply because I love you. I don't care about your past, all of that happened before you even met me. I don't see how even Chris being your daughter can hinder our life together. Do you want to make amends? I can help you compensate and be a family together. Even though Chris dislikes me, I promise you that I will try my best to please her and befriend her. Once she accepts me, you won't be in a dilemma."

"Are you serious about this?" Edward looked at Rachel with delight as he held onto her hand. "Are you really willing to take care of Chris with me?"

"Of course I am, " Rachel answered in a serious yet optimistic tone. "Edward, although I don't have a child of my own, I swear that I will be a good stepmother and attend to Chris well, like she is my own daughter. In this way you can focus and devote yourself to your career."

"Rachel I can't tell you how happy and grateful I am to have you in my life!" In fact, Edward was full of fear. All of a sudden he had a daughter and she was a young woman. He had no idea how to tell Chris that he was her father, not to mention getting along with her. With Rachel's support, he became more confident.

"I was at a loss when I learnt about this. I really didn't know how to bring it up with you. I least expected you to support me with such love and respect. Rachel, I simply cannot thank you enough." Edward was convinced that he found the right person to spend the rest of his life with. He was content to have a kind, sensible wife like Rachel.

"What a fool!" Rachel said gently with a smile. "No more secrets, okay? Irrespective of what happens with you, I will be on your side and help you get through it. Please remember that, we are a team."

"Okay, " Edward said with a content and relieved smile. "Wait a moment. I will take a quick shower and get back to you."

Rachel responded with a shy smile. The moment Edward entered the bathroom, her smile disappeared. 'Gary is such an annoying old man. He opposed the idea of Charles dating me. And now he tried to create a riff between Edward and me. I will soon retaliate against him one day for all these interventions.

As for Chris... I can't offend her just as yet. But I will let her know through actions that I am the most important person in Edward's life sooner or later, ' Rachel mused.

Rachel didn't fall asleep because of Chris. Edward's wedding also disturbed Lu family's peace. Autumn got up and didn't catch sight of Emily. After asking the servant, she found out that Emily hadn't gotten up yet. As worried as she was, she walked towards Emily's room and knocked at her door in an attempt to check on her. A weak voice came from behind the door. "Come in."

"Grandma, I was told that you hadn't left your room yet. Is everything all right?" Autumn asked with concern as she pushed the door open. As Autumn walked inside, she found the room was dark. "I'm fine. Since the weather has become colder I have not been feeling so good. But I just need some rest. Don't worry about me, " Emily replied as she was lying on the bed. She noticed from the corner of her eyes that Autumn was about to pull the curtains aside.