The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 319

Edward understood that Gary did not harbor any ill-feelings in doing all that he did, but he strongly believed that they all misunderstood Rachel. He thought they would all get along well with Rachel as long as they spent more time together.

While Rachel was bubbling with happiness of watching them argue with one another, she was also worried because Gary wanted to cut his ties with Edward.

She grabbed Chris by her hand immediately and said, "Chris, your father and I have come here to invite you to our wedding. I know you do not like me, but soon we will become family. I hope with all my heart that you give me chance to start our chapter afresh."

Rachel paused for a moment to compose her thoughts and added, "You are Edward's only child and after our wedding tomorrow you will be my daughter, with that said I have never meant any harm to you and I never will. I don't care how other people think of you and me. I just want you to attend our wedding and support us as we begin our journey together. I will prove to you with my actions that I'll treat your father with all my heart has to offer."

"Really?" Chris sneered and said, "So what do you want me to do tomorrow?

I'm going shopping tomorrow so I'm afraid I have no time to spare for your wedding."

Then she sarcastically added, "I don't think famous Miss Bai would care to receive blessing from a girl whom none of her friends know. Did you forget what my grandpa just said?

From now on, we are strangers. Remember that!"

Rachel looked at Chris with embarrassment, and then she said, "No matter how or what you think of me, I will always be your stepmother, so I really wish you reconsider your decision and come to our wedding..."

Edward remained silent and listened to every word Chris said very carefully. As he looked at Chris and saw a reflection of her mother, he didn't have the heart to blame her or even remain angry with her. After thinking for a long time, he asked Chris, "Are you saying that going shopping holds more importance than attending your own father's wedding?"

"Yes, you got it right!" Chris said affirmatively. And then she added, "Also please don't tell others that you are my father. For the world and for, my father died a long time back."

"You..." Edward was losing patience and his cool but Rachel supported him immediately and asked, "How are you feeling? Is this uncomfortable?"

"I'm just fine!" After a few moments, Edward calmed himself and addressed Chris, "Always remember what you said and one day you'll realize what a big mistake you've made!"

"Really, is that so?" Chris sneered. Then she added, "I will be looking forward to that day."

Chris drove them out of her home. Before Rachel left, she let out a malicious smile. Right after they left, Chris started to sulk in silence as she sunk into the sofa.

Autumn offered Chris a glass of juice and said, "I can see you care about Edward, so why don't you change your attitude towards him? It does not have to be so hard and complicated."

"What? No, I don't care about him." Chris shouted to affirm her point, "I don't care about him at all! Please don't utter nonsense, Autumn."