The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 331

"What's the matter? Why do you look so weird and mysterious?" Autumn asked with a faint smile. Because of Isla's hesitant look, she could feel in her gut that something was wrong. She didn't show it though, trying to cover her anxiety with a smile.

In fact, she was so nervous that she had clenched her fists.

"Autumn, I will only tell you what I know. But... it will be up to you to decide whether it is the truth or not." Isla replied with a stern look.

She actually believed Charles. But this matter was so fishy that she thought Autumn should know about it.

Autumn's heartbeat grew stronger. "Oh, Just say it. I'm fine, " she said soberly, taking a deep breath.

Isla looked at Autumn with concern. 'Autumn is just acting tough. She must be very restless inside and this must be killing her but she has to know, ' she decided.

"Do you remember when I mentioned to you that Aron was in Europe as well? He ran into Charles there, " she said, taking Autumn's hand.

"Did he?" Autumn replied between gritted teeth. "And what was Charles doing when Aron saw him?"

"He..." Isla stammered, not knowing how to say it. "He was in a jewelry shop with Leila and kept asking for Leila's advice. If Aron didn't know that Charles was married to you, he would have mistaken them for a couple. He bought a necklace there and then they left, " she said bluntly after some hesitation. Those were some of the most difficult words she ever had to say to someone.

Autumn's face turned deathly pale. "I... I see, " she uttered, looking at Isla and forced a smile on her face.

"Autumn, are you all right?" Isla asked anxiously, noticing Autumn's face slide helplessly into hopeless sorrow. "I didn't want it to come from me, but I thought that you should know about it. Autumn, don't think too much. Perhaps he was picking up a gift for you. And cheer up. Maybe we can go out shopping. You shouldn't sulk here by yourself, " she continued, holding onto Autumn's hand.

"I know, " replied Autumn who was now feeling numb all over. Isla regretted telling Autumn the news seeing what it had done to her.

She knew Autumn well. 'If she comforts herself by crying or screaming out and losing her temper, I'm sure that she will feel better soon. She just needs to let off some of that steam. But now she... I'm really worried about her.

She looks so calm as if nothing had happened. A little too calm, ' Isla thought, frowning.

"Autumn, I..." Isla tried to reassure her. "Isla, I'm a little tired and want to have some sleep. Please close the door when you leave, will you?" Autumn didn't let Isla say more, signaling her to leave.

"But Autumn..." Isla continued with much hesitation and concern. She wanted to stay with Autumn. It wasn't good to leave Autumn alone right now. But, Autumn already closed her eyes and shut the world out, having no intention of listening to Isla or anyone. "Well, okay, then get some sleep. Just call me if you need me, " Isla conceded.

Autumn made no response, so Isla left the room and closed the door gently. On her way out, she ran into Chris who had just come home. Isla grabbed her by the hand and pulled her to a corner. "Chris, Autumn is in a really bad mood now. Please keep her company if you're free. I'm worried about her. She might do something weird, so check on her once in a while, okay?" she said to Chris in a low voice.

"What's the matter with Autumn?" Chris asked, confused but curious. "What is it?"

Isla didn't want to tell anybody else yet. "Just check on her later and don't tell your grandfather about this. He might worry unnecessarily, " she instructed.

Isla then left Dream Garden.