The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 501

Anthony despaired of changing Autumn's mind, so he turned to Andy and let him know about her decision. Andy wanted to tell Abby, but Autumn refused.

"I hope you can keep this to yourself forever," Autumn said in a hard voice, her face grim.

"But why?" Andy asked frowning, looking at Autumn in confusion. "Since you disappeared, Abby has suffered so much. She couldn't eat or sleep well and constantly worry about you. Now that you've recovered, why don't you come back and put them out of their misery?" Andy reproached Autumn.

"I'm sorry for being selfish," Autumn replied sadly, looking guilty. "I want to forget everything, that's why I've decided to take those pills. I can't come back and live with you because of all the painful memories. I want to forget that part of my life. I can't continue to live like this," Autumn said in a final tone. She had already made her decision.

Andy shook his head and asked," How about Arthur and Amy? How can you bear to see them weep for you every day?"

"I…" Autumn faltered, not knowing what to say. She felt like a rebellious teenager who had no thought for anybody but herself. It might sound selfish but she had only one thought in her mind right now and that was to forget everything, move to a new place and start her life anew.

"They will soon forget about me. Perhaps… our roads will cross one day," Autumn continued sadly, her face bleak with sorrow. "I caused them nothing but trouble since I came into their lives. They were constantly worried about me. I hope you will spend more time with them and take good care of them," Autumn pleaded.

"Are you really sure about this?" Andy asked, searching her face intently, hoping that she would change her mind and forget about her ridiculous plan.

"Yes, I'm sure," Autumn answered with finality. In her mind, that was the only choice she had. "Andy, there is one thing… I want to ask you a favor."

She drew near to Andy and whispered in his ear. After a slight hesitation, he nodded in agreement. "Now that you've made up your mind, I will respect your decision. I'll keep your secret for now, but when you get settled, I'll bring them to see you," he promised.

"It's a deal," Autumn agreed without argument. The only person she intended to avoid was Charles. She hoped never to see him as long as she lived.

Autumn asked Andy to give her a new identity. She wanted to go with a new name, Sheryl Xia.

Autumn was optimistic that she could turn over a new leaf and begin a new life again after this summer.

Once Autumn got her new ID and passport, she prepared to take the pills. Before taking the medicine that would erase her memories, she wrote a letter to herself. In the letter, she reminded herself that Shirley was her daughter. She reminded herself that the first thing she needed to do after she woke up was to go abroad.

Anthony initially planned to leave Y City after Autumn gave birth. But now everything had changed.

Once he learned that Autumn planned to go abroad, he turned in his resignation and booked the same flight as hers.

After taking the medicine, Autumn fell into a dreamless sleep. She woke up feeling light, her past totally forgotten. She found a letter on her bedside table. After reading the letter, she knew her name and accepted her new identity.

Even though she didn't remember that she had a daughter, she changed Shirley's diaper and fed her milk instinctively.

Anthony arrived home after giving his resignation. Autumn didn't recognize him and she almost jumped in fear at the sight of him entering the door. "Who are you? Why do you have a key to my apartment?" she asked suspiciously, eyeing Anthony as if he was a burglar.

Anthony froze. Searching Autumn's face, he suddenly realized that Autumn had taken the medicine and the drug had taken its effect on her.

He hesitated for a while before saying nervously," I'm… I'm your boyfriend."

'Autumn, now that you've forgotten Charles, please forgive my selfishness. This is the only method that I can keep your company and protect you, ' he said to himself.