The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 498

It was a busy morning for Anthony. At noon, he called Autumn to check if she had eaten lunch.

It pleased him to hear Autumn's tender voice on the phone. He could even imagine the scene that she held Shirley in her arms with a meek expression.

Deep inside, Anthony desperately wished that Autumn would stay with him indefinitely. But he knew no matter how hard he hoped, the woman and her baby belonged to someone else. And one day, they would have to leave.

"Well, I have to go now. See you later," he said. Anthony could not help smiling.

Autumn spoke up,"If you're busy, you don't have to call me. I can look after Shirley and myself."

"Got it!" Anthony replied. Anthony settled back in his chair, dreaming of the mother and baby.

He knew Autumn was not a child and could handle herself and care for the baby. But it felt good to take care of her and do everything for her sake.

Anthony ended the call and turned around.

He was startled to see Andy, standing afar, but with eyes fixed on him. The gaze made the doctor feel uncomfortable.

As his uneasiness increased, the doctor nervously put his phone behind his back. "Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. Xu?" he asked, his voice carrying fluster.

"Yes," Andy replied, his lips pursed. He noticed Anthony suddenly looked panic-stricken and was more certain the doctor was hiding something.

"What is it that you need?" Anthony asked again. Slowly, he calmed his nerves and now looked composed as he went on talking to Andy,"Please tell me what I can do for you."

Andy hesitated to check Anthony's reaction. "Well, I do have several questions for you," he told the doctor. Anthony wanted to fidget under Andy's gaze.

"Okay, I'm listening," he said in his professional tone.

Andy opted to be frank and went straight to the point. "You must have heard of Autumn's disappearance," he said while watching Anthony's reaction. "Charles has scoured the whole Y City looking for her. I want to know if…" he paused. "If Autumn ever contacted you," Andy finished.

The doctor schooled his features to hide any reaction. "What? Why would she get in touch with me?" he asked. He attempted a laugh, but it was an awkward sound that came out. Anthony thought of how to respond. "I am only the physician in charge of Autumn. If ever she has problems, wouldn't she turn to you, her family, for help instead of her doctor?" he pointed out.

Andy hid his irritation. "But you are also her friend aside from being her doctor." Andy deliberately brought up the subject of Autumn's disappearance, hoping to see how Anthony would react.

To Anthony's credit, he showed no signs of concern about his missing patient. But he was rather quick to distance himself from Autumn, which again triggered Andy's suspicion.

The doctor tried to defend himself and raised an eyebrow as he replied,"Mr. Xu, I think you're quite mistaken. I feel sorry for what happened to her, but I have nothing to do with her disappearance." He made it very clear to Andy that Autumn was only a patient and that was the extent of their relationship. "I truly am sorry for what happened to her. But I know nothing else," he clarified again.

Andy's brow raised slightly. "I never implied you were involved," he said. "But please, tell me if Autumn ever called you," he urged, looking keenly at the doctor.

Anthony struggled to control himself. "I already said she did not," the doctor replied. He then added,"And it makes no sense for her to contact me."