The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 89

It was Sam who showed up at the door. Seeing him there, Autumn was struck by how quickly Wendy had been working on her plan.

She couldn't believe that Wendy, while forcing her to push Charles away to create opportunities for Yvonne, was also using Sam to get between her and her husband.

This woman had a good strategy, and what a sophisticated plan!

"Simon, Wendy, thanks for having me." Sam greeted. Like Autumn, he had brought many gifts. Seeing Autumn sitting on the sofa, he nodded lightly at her. As for Wendy and Simon, his opinion of them had been low, which was evident in the cold greeting he gave them.

"Here you are at last! I've been expecting you." Beaming with delight, Wendy took Sam's hand and sat him down beside Autumn. "There is no need to bring so many gifts. This is so kind of you, really!" she exclaimed.

She was grinning from ear to ear, but Sam responded dryly to her excessive enthusiasm and said, "You are welcome."

Wendy was a bit embarrassed hearing his words. She then glared at Autumn and snapped, "Sam is our guest. Why don't you have some manners and get him a glass of water?"

She turned back to Sam, put her smile back on and said, "You and Autumn grew up together. She's been rather too free with you and has put all the courtesies behind. Don't be too surprised about that."

Serving the guests had been the duty of the servants. Since when did Autumn have to do it?

Superficially, Wendy was scolding Autumn for her misbehavior. But in truth, she was trying to show everyone the close relationship between Autumn and Sam. Fortunately Charles wasn't there. Otherwise, one wouldn't be able to draw his sour face, hearing all this.

Wendy continued playing matchmaker. She smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I bet you two haven't seen each other for many years. Autumn has been living with her grandma since childhood. Fortunately, you were around to take care of her. I had always thought that... you two would be destined for each other."

Wendy's laughter rang throughout the living room. But Autumn and Sam were not a bit amused. Casting Autumn a glance, Sam knew that she wouldn't be able to defend herself, so he spoke up for her.

"You misunderstand. Autumn and I... have been close, only like brother and sister. He then sneered and continued, "We all know that you remarried soon after her father's death, leaving her alone with her grandmother, and they had no one but each other for support. The neighbors took pity on them and helped them out once in a while. I lived nearby, so it was only natural for us to develop a close relationship. I think that was how the gossip started."

He paused before saying, "Wendy, you have already done wrong to Autumn when she was a child. She is married now and it is inappropriate to be talking like this. People might think of you as an unfit mother."

Wendy was totally speechless.

Autumn really wanted to clap her hands if not for Wendy.

Wendy let out an embarrassed smile and said to Sam, "You are absolutely right. It was all my fault back then. But it is now a thing of the past. Autumn, why not show Sam around the house, it's his first time here. "

Autumn did not refuse. She had been waiting for an opportunity to ask Sam why he came today.

"Come with me, Sam, " she said with a faint smile.