The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 55

The table was full of unfinished dishes. Chris thought that they shouldn't waste any food.

"I've had enough, haven't you? Let's go. I just returned home and there are many things left to be done. Let me drive you home first. I have a video-conference later, " Sam picked up his wallet and told Chris.

He walked towards the reception counter without saying anything else and waited for Chris at the door.

There were a lot of people at the hot pot restaurant and it was very noisy. Sam was like a shinning star in the crowd. Chris could catch sight of him easily, which made her feel at ease.

Chris wanted to spend more time alone with Sam.

"Where do you live?" Sam asked Chris after they got into the car, "Can you show me the way? I've been living abroad for a long time. Even if you tell me the place, I may not know the way."

"Okay, " Chris said with a smile. On the way back, Chris didn't say much except giving Sam the directions. Sam didn't say much either.

Chris got annoyed as she knew that Ye and Sam grew up together and that Sam cared about Ye a lot.

Sam found out Autumn's secret. He was still wondering the reason why she pretended to be Yvonne.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the Dream Garden and Sam parked his car at the gate. It was a little late, but Chris wanted to grab the chance to spend more time with Sam. She could not help but ask Sam, "Would you... like to come inside for some tea?"

"No, thanks, " Sam shook his head and said, "It's getting late. Maybe we can hang out some other time."

"Okay, then, " Chris nodded her head reluctantly, "So... Thank you for driving me home. Drive safe, Sam."

"Yes, I will, " Sam nodded and said, "Go to work tomorrow on time please. Now I only have you and I only trust you."

"No problem, " said Chris. She felt better after he reminded her.

She knew that Sam didn't feel the same way she did. But he needed her at least. She could work hard and try to win his heart in the future.

Chris hummed as she walked into the house. The light in the living room was on. Gary and Autumn had probably gone to bed. Charles, however, was waiting for her. He looked up at her with an angry expression.

"Oh so you were willing to come back here?" asked Charles when he saw Chris walking into the living room.

"Charles, you scared the hell out of me!" Startled by Charles's sudden voice, Chris patted her chest to calm down and asked, "Why are you here? Are you waiting for me?"

"Come over here and sit down, " Charles directed his hand towards the couch and said to Chris.

"What's wrong with you today?" The serious look on Charles's face made Chris panic a little. Charles was always strict with her, but she had never seen Charles looking at her like this before. She started to think carefully if she had done something wrong.

But she couldn't think of anything. She even called Charles to pick Ye up. That was something that Charles should thank her for.