The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 675 The Harsh Remarks Of George

He laughed scornfully and said to Sula,"Who do you think you are? It is none of your business. It is a private affair between me and my mom. Don't meddle in things that do not concern you. It is not polite." Sula's face turned pale at his words. Her impression had been that George was a thorough gentleman. She had never expected that he would turn into this mean and harsh man because of Holley. "George, you are going too far and crossing all limits!" Donna scolded as she heard George talk to Sula in such a rude manner. She frowned and then said to him, "Why are you so rude to Sula? It is not her fault! She has done nothing wrong. Don't cross the line, George."

However, George just sneered and responded, "Do you think I don't know why you have brought her here? Are you still trying to fix us up? Don't you think it is ridiculous and it is time to stop this foolish match making?"

He gave a grim laugh and continued, "I didn't expose your tricks earlier because I didn't want to embarrass you, but now I have no choice but to be frank with you, Mom."

Saying this, he glanced at Sula. "I don't like Sula and I can never fall in love with her. It is better that you give up your false hopes of seeing us as a couple as early as possible. Do you understand me?"

"You..."

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Donna was too furious to utter a single word while George just glared at Sula with cold eyes. "Look at you, Sula. You can easily find your Mr. Right someday as you are smart and beautiful. Why did you come here to be humiliated? You really have a thick hide."

"George..." mumbled Sula. She looked at him in great shock as if the man standing in front of her were not George. How could he make such harsh remarks to her?

George looked at Donna and continued, "Mom, I have to share with you my innermost thoughts and wishes. I have decided to marry Holley. If you accept her as your daughter-in-law, we will show filial respect for you, but if you don't..." Saying this, George paused for a while and then finally said, "I will think that I do not have a mother."

As he finished his sentence, George turned to leave. Donna hastily stopped him. She asked in an anxious voice, "What do you mean? Are you going to break all relations with me? Is that what you are trying to say?"

George didn't even turn around to look at her. Instead he replied in a cold voice, "Mom, if this is the only way to make you understand, then I say yes. Moreover, if you do anything to hurt Holley again, I won't make concessions for you anymore."

He turned to leave and walked out without hesitation after he finished his words.

Donna felt dizzy. She slouched on the chair feeling very weak. She had never expected that George loved Holley so deeply.

"Are you okay, Aunt Donna?" asked Sula. She stepped forward and looked searchingly at Donna and then embraced her.

"I am fine. Don't worry, dear." Donna got a grip on her emotions. She held Sula's hands and said, "Sula, don't be mad at George. He has a short temper. He just lost his mind out of rage. I promise you that he didn't mean his angry words. So please, please ignore all he said and don't take it to heart."

Saying this, Donna patted Sula's hands to console her and went on, "You are a good girl. I am sure you will understand me, right?"

"Aunt Donna, of course I understand you. There is no need for you to comfort me or feel awkward." Sula, instead of getting angry, acted as if nothing had happened. She then replied, "George is my childhood friend. I would never get mad at his words. I know he said all that in anger and did not really mean anything."

As she finished her sentence, a sly smile spread over her face. After a small pause, Sula continued, "I am feeling very optimistic right now. Just wait and see. I am sure George will come back to me sooner or later."

Donna finally smiled at Sula's cheerful and understanding words. She was relieved and comforted by her words.

Donna hired a detective as she was determined to investigate Holley's background. She was eager to know everything about Holley. She trusted her gut instinct and suspected Holley's true character. In Dream Garden

As soon as Chris finished her confinement, she went to visit Charles with Sam and her baby. When she got there, she looked around carefully but didn't see Sheryl. Seeing her, Charles asked in confusion,"Chris, what are you looking for?"

"Charles, where is Autumn? I am looking for her. I heard that she is back," Chris said in an anxious yet expectant voice. She stood there, gazing at Charles with a perplexed look and waited for his reply. "She is not here but lives in her own house," replied Charles without any emotion. "She has lost her memory. She is always trying to avoid me. I can't get close to her at all," he added.

"What? Are you kidding me?" Chris frowned as she heard this. She was startled by his words. 'It is no wonder that Autumn has been missing for such a long time. She has lost her memory. She is hardly at fault, Chris thought to herself.

"Chris, why have you come today? You should be resting at home," said Charles with some concern. Charles was also a little angry with Chris. If she hadn't tried to fix him up with Leila, Sheryl would not be so furious at him.

"I..." Chris also sensed his anger. She felt a little embarrassed as she knew she was at fault. Staring at Charles she hesitated. She had something to tell Charles, but she had no idea how to express herself. Sensing the awkwardness between them, Sam laughed and explained, "Chris is here to apologize to you, Charles. But she is feeling very awkward to say sorry to you."

"Sam, stop talking. That's enough." Chris glared at him and tried to stop him. Hesitant yet worried, she turned to Charles and said, "Charles, I was just worried about you since you were very depressed after Autumn's disappearance. I hoped that you would find purpose if you had a family to love. That's why I promised to help Leila. I thought that since you had a baby with her, you may learn to love her and live a peaceful life with her. I hoped that this would help you forget Autumn and move forward. You could not spend the rest of your life grieving for Autumn."

Chris lowered her eyes as she continued in a shaky voice, "I really didn't expect Autumn to be alive or that your love for her was so deep. I..."

Chris wished she could just hide herself in shame as she recalled her earlier behaviour to Charles. She had unnecessarily interfered in his life. Now she felt like a fool.

"Brother, I am so sorry for what I did. I am a thoughtless idiot. You almost lost her because of me. I have to apologize to you. But please trust me. My intentions were good," said Chris. Tears were glistening in her eyes and threatened to spill out.

"Well, that's enough," said Charles. He stared at Chris with kind eyes and then continued, "Let it go. Don't mention it anymore. But you have to remember not to do such a thing ever again." Chris was his younger sister and Charles loved her. Now that she had confessed her fault and regretted, Charles decided to let it go.

"Don't worry. I will never do this again. And I won't poke my nose into your business with Autumn. Please forgive me this time, brother." As she heard Charles's words, Chris had no doubt that he had forgiven her. She soon became her cheerful self. Forgetting her promise to keep from interfering in her brother's life, she asked in the next second,"Charles, is Autumn still mad at you? I have a brilliant idea to calm her down. Why not let me talk to her? It was me who made such a stupid blunder, so I should be the one to sort it out also."

"Chris, have you already forgotten what you just said?" Sam reminded her kindly. "Remember that you just said you would not poke your nose into Charles' business anymore, but now..."

Chris smiled with embarrassment as she heard this from her husband. "I just..." mumbled Chris. "I just want to help my brother. I know he must be very upset and depressed these days."

Indeed, Chris was worried. She knew that her brother had loved Sheryl and she had also reciprocated that love. But now the couple might as well as have been strangers, the way they were behaving. "I know Autumn well," said Sam abruptly. "I am sure her memory will come back. She will remember her past and her family in due time," he added.

"I sincerely pray and hope so," Chris replied with a deep sigh.

Glancing at Chris with a warning look, Charles said, "I know what I should do. Chris, you just remember to keep your nose out of this matter, okay? I don't need your help and I will handle this myself without your unwanted interference. I hope I have made myself clear on this matter."