The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 458

Craig forced a smile, before lightly admonishing Lisa,"You silly girl! Is he worth all that you are doing for him?" He took pity on the girl and decided to tell the truth. "Anthony told me

everything that happened between the two of you, including you being lovers before," he admitted.

Lisa was quite shocked by the admission. She wasn't expecting Anthony to tell his grandfather about personal things. She smiled awkwardly and confirmed things. "Yes, it's true that we were lovers before." She was quick to add,"But it wasn't for long."

Their relationship had been very brief and did not allow her to get to know Anthony well enough.

Craig gave a bitter smile. He said,"Child, let me give you a piece of advice." He looked at Lisa with kind eyes. "Anthony is my grandson, and I know him very well. No one can force him to do anything that he does not want." Craig took a deep breath. Lisa was listening to his every word. "Even I can't change his mind once he has made a decision," he admitted.

"But how can that be?" she asked with a frown. "You are his grandfather. Surely, he must consider your opinion," Lisa

insisted. The old man shrugged his shoulders. He looked at Lisa helplessly.

"I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't be of help to you," Craig said sadly. "Anthony made it very clear to me that he didn't want to be with you. He said a relationship with you was impossible. I've decided to stay out of it. So, I've packed my things, and will be leaving today."

He looked at Lisa with sorrowful eyes. What could he say to spare her heartache? "You're young and beautiful, Lisa. You can have your pick of men much better than my grandson, yet you don't give up on Anthony. Why?" he asked gently. Craig did his best to make Lisa see the futility of it all.

"He's not into you. But there will be someone, sooner or later," he pointed out. Lisa refused defeat. "Grandpa Craig, Anthony and I were happy together when we were living abroad," she insisted. "But since he came back, everything has changed," she said with meaning.

"What are you trying to say?" Lisa's statement made Craig curious.

Lisa was debating whether or not to tell Anthony's grandfather about Autumn. It wasn't only because she was jealous, but because it was inappropriate

since Autumn was married. And that was an important problem.

But something was stopping her. It was probably the thought that Anthony would hate her once he found out what she did.

She inhaled before giving a bitter smile. "It's nothing serious, Grandpa Craig," she

assured him.

Craig finished eating. Lisa tidied up the kitchen. She wanted to see Craig off, but was politely refused. Lisa finally left.

The old man proceeded to the hospital to say goodbye to his grandson. He brought along his luggage and was planning to head straight to the airport. Anthony was shocked by Craig's decision. "Why are you in a hurry to leave, Grandpa? Can't you stay longer?"

Craig gave Anthony a hug and smiled at him. "No, I think I have to go now," he said. "I came for Lisa, to make sure you would end up together. But since you told me you did not love her, now there's no reason to stay. It's best for me to leave. But, remember what you promised me," Craig said to Anthony.

"I'll remember that, Grandpa," he assured Craig. He suddenly felt light-hearted, not because Craig was leaving, but because Craig finally chose to respect his decision.

He called a taxi for Craig. When his grandfather finally left, Anthony made his way back to his office. On the way there, he ran into a woman, and she ended up on the floor.

Concerned, Anthony crouched down to help her and asked,"Are you okay?" He assisted her in standing up, examining her closely if she appeared hurt. She did not look like she came to see a doctor, but was looking for someone.

"I'm fine, really," the woman assured Anthony. It was Leila. After the doctor helped her up, she brushed the dirt off her

clothes. Then she asked,"Do you know where Burke Zhou is?"