The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 243

They paused their conversation a bit when the waitress came to serve the dishes. Hearing what Autumn said, Abby began to feel much better. She believed in what Autumn said.

"That's great! Grandma has been expecting your return." Afraid that Autumn would be overwhelmed, Abby changed the topic. They talked about other things. During dinner, Autumn hung out with Cindy and played games with her for a long time. When she got back home, she found that Charles was packing his bags.

"Are you going somewhere?" Autumn looked at Charles, quite surprised.

"Yes." Charles stopped and held Autumn in his arms. He asked, "Where have you been? You came back so late."

"I met up with Cindy and played games with her. Abby came of course." Autumn answered, smiling, "How many days will you be gone? Let me help you with your packing."

Charles hugged Autumn saying, "I'm going to Japan and will be there for about a week. During my absence, you need to look after yourself well."

"Japan?" Autumn asked with astonishment. If she remembered the correct date, the proposal would also be dealt with during these days. Autumn smiled at Charles, but didn't tell him about the proposal.

"Yeah. There will be an exchange meeting for industries in Japan. Is there anything wrong?" Charles asked curiously.

"Nothing. Not at all." Autumn smiled and continued. "It's supposed to be chilly there in Japan. Here, let me help put extra thick clothes in your suitcase. Though your work matters a lot, you should have meals regularly."

"Are you worried about me?" As Charles embraced Autumn with a smile, he said. "Since you like Cindy so much, how about tonight ...... " we start preparing for a baby?"

"What? Oh, knock it off!" Autumn quickly slid away from Charles's arms and started tidying up his things, but Charles caught her and fell on her.

They both lock in an embrace as Autumn lay in his arms. "Charles, what do you think? Should I really accept the Zhao family?"

"Why not? They are your family." Charles hugged her tight and said, "No matter what kind of decisions you will make, I will always be by your side, at least, from my point of view ...... They won't harm you."

"You have known Mrs. Zhao and her husband for a long time, so you should be quite familiar with the way they act." Charles said.

Autumn turned and found a comfortable position in Charles's arms. She went on, "Exactly, I know them well, but ...... But I still don't know why I have some reservations."

"Is there something that causes you to feel that way?" Charles smiled. As he touched Autumn's hair, he said, "To be honest, there is one thing that I need to confess to you."

"What's the matter?" Autumn raised her head towards him.

"Chris is ......" After a short pause, Charles continued, "Chris is not my sister by blood. To be exact ......" She is actually my aunt."

"What?" Autumn was shocked at what she heard. She sat up and asked, "What on earth are you talking about?"

"Do you still remember Edward Lu who visited us two days ago? He is my great uncle, my grandfather's brother. At the same time, he is also Chris's father. As you can see, now, I should refer to her as my aunt." Charles told her the real identity of Chris. This completely astonished Autumn.

"Autumn, the reason why I am telling you about this is because I want you to know that everyone gets helpless at some point in his life. We hid Chris's identity to protect her. Edward Lu is not unwilling to admit that she is his daughter, just ...... He just doesn't know the truth, either." Charles said, patiently.