The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 338 A Quarrel Between The Couple

"What are you talking about? This is impossible!" Roger was shocked and just couldn't wrap his mind

around the news he just heard from the director in such a short span of time.

Director Zhang then addressed him directly as he was starting to get reluctant to continue the

conversation, "I had told you what I was supposed to say. And I won't let you go if I have any way to

mend the situation, because I also realize that it is equally hard to find a suitable actor on such short

notice. But I just couldn't find a way to help you in this entire mess. Why did you have to offend Mrs.

Lu? How did you dare to act so irresponsibly? Anyway, you better conduct yourself well."

Director Zhang then left as he finished his warning, leaving Roger alone there, astonished and yet

angry.

Roger was stunned for a long time until his assistant came to find him, asking him in a shocked yet

flurried voice, "What happened here? I was just gone for a few minutes. The crew told me that you

have decided against acting in this movie. Is that true? Why? You have to reconsider your decision."

His assistant tried his best to convince Roger to change his mind. "Do you know how famous Director

Zhang is and what many actors would give to be a part of his film? Don't be capricious at such a critical

time, this could be a game-changer in your career. Roger, please listen to me. Let us go, apologize to

him and if things work in our favor he will be generous enough to give you another chance."

He tried to pull Roger out of shock and into momentum as he finished putting his proposition forward.

However, Roger was sure that it was too late for him to make any amends. In fact he knew what he

could do right now was to ask Rachel for her help. She was the last straw he could draw out of his

deck.

Roger glanced at his assistant and said, "Call Rachel right this moment. I have some other plans and

for that I have to meet her tonight. Hurry up and go now!"

"Roger, be practical. This is not the right time or even the place for you to think in that direction. Please

focus on your work. This decision will shape your future career in this industry." The man tried to

convince him as his brow furrowed.

"Stop blabbering here, I did not ask for your advice. Go ahead and do as I asked. I know what I am

doing with my career, " Roger impatiently yelled out. Anxious with a hint of anger, he was like an ant on

a hot pan.

After coming back from the hotel, Autumn insisted on going back to office while Charles was reluctant

to let her go in that moment. "Autumn, I think we are in desperate need of a chat. Please don't even

think of going to the company now. Let's head home first, " Charles said in a firm tone.

Before Autumn could respond, Charles just led her into the car and drove home. Once they got back to

their bedroom, Charles held her and helped her sit on the bed carefully. "Sit down here as I finally can

take a good look at you." He said in a tender tone, as his eyes were brimming with concern.

Reaching out, he touched her forehead to check her temperature to ensure her fever had run its

course, and luckily it was gone which made him feel relieved. "Why are you so stubborn? You are sick

and you are running a high fever. After knowing that you were insisting on returning to work. Why don't

you take care of yourself?"

"What I do and how I conduct myself are none of your business. There is no need for you to worry

about me, " Autumn snapped at him in a cold tone. Autumn was still angry with Charles and with that

residue feeling she was determined to let him know with some harsh remarks. "I am an adult and I

know exactly what I am doing. I will take care of myself. You don't have to bother worrying about me."

"Autumn, you..." Charles was hurt and taken aback by her cold attitude. This was the first time she was

mad at him since they got married, so Charles had no idea on how to handle the situation. He initially

thought of hitting her to ensure she would not be domineering. However, it was just an unrealistic

thought since he could not bear to hurt even an inch of her. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

"Autumn, don't be so mad at me. Can we not talk like adults? Why are you being so indignant?"

Charles was unable to figure out why she was so mad at him, so he just asked her point blank. "If it is

because I didn't come home the day you fell sick, then I would like to sincerely apologize to you. I am

so sorry, love. I was so busy with work that I didn't receive your call. But I did return the second I got

the news. Can you please forgive me? I promise that I would not make such a mistake next time and I

will take good care of you, okay?"

Charles held her hands as he pleaded for her forgiveness. However, Autumn shook his hands off

almost immediately.

"Just do what you have to do. I will take care of myself. You don't have to waste anymore of your

valuable time on me." Agitated, Autumn felt upset as she recalled the dream which she had several

days ago. The dream was so surreal that just the thought of it made her upset.

"You..." Finally her words got to Charles and he got irritated, so he laid a hand on her and bit her

shoulder, gently.

"What are you trying to do? Let me go." Autumn soon blushed out of embarrassment, as she tried to

push him away. How could they talk in such a manner?

"I remembered that you told me on the phone you wanted to have a baby with me, right? Well, I think

that is a great idea. I am also looking forward to starting a family. I can't wait anymore and I think we

should start trying." Soon after he finished his sentence, Charles kissed her affectionately, as he fought

back Autumn's resistance.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Even though Autumn was angry with him, she gradually calmed

down, as she began to enjoy his sweet and tender kisses with her eyes shut.

"I want you, Autumn, " whispered Charles in a soft voice into her ears. That night, they had sex over

and over again, from dawn till dusk. Autumn, exhausted and drained, begged for mercy. "Charles, let

us call it a day. I am so tired now, " she bashfully said with her cheeks rosy as she gently pushed him

away.

Autumn tightly wrapped herself in the quilt, in an attempt to stop Charles' next advance. "Charles, you

are really a lovelace, " complained Autumn, with only her head popping out the heavy quilt.

He grinned as he heard this from Autumn. The next second, he pulled back the cover from Autumn

quickly and asked, "Are you sure that is what you want me to do?" he asked as a sly smile took over

his face.

In the absence of the cover's security, Autumn blushed again, as she gripped his hands. "No, Charles, "

she mumbled in a low and weak voice.

Squinting at her, he smiled like a cunning fox. But then Charles loosened his grip as he could sense

Autumn's tiredness from her eyes.

He held her while Autumn was still subconsciously aware of his every movement.

"What are you going to do, Charles?" Autumn asked him vigilantly. She was scared that he would make

fun of her.

"Autumn, don't be so nervous. I just want to take you for a shower." He laughed at her who looked so

very faint. He held her gently and at this point it was easy for him to sense her tiredness and sore

expressions. Somehow, Charles began to feel sorry for Autumn whose eye brows were knitted into a

frown as he realized he had been a little more rough than usual when he was having sex with her.

"I am sorry, Autumn. Did I hurt you today?" After testing the water with his fingers he took her into the

bathtub. All of a sudden, Autumn felt her exhaustion vanish as the her body soaked in the hot water.

"Is the water okay?" Charles asked her, as he began to rub her back gently. Even they were a legally

married couple and had sex multiple times, Autumn still felt adventurous. She grabbed the towel from

Charles, and said, "I can do it."

"Don't move. Let me help bathe you." Charles insisted on bathing her. Slowly and gently, Charles

rubbed her body. He then dried her down after the shower which made Autumn felt like a pampered

brat. A feeling of happiness surged up in her heart.

"Well, done." Charles turned off the hair drier and said to Autumn, "Now go back into bed and take

some rest. I will take a quick shower and join you very soon."

Indeed, he finished his shower within ten minutes and then got into bed, drawing her into his warm

embracing arms. "Autumn, can we talk now? I am so eager to know why you were angry with me.

Please tell me."

It was normal for a newly married couple to quarrel.

Charles heaved a sigh, as he stroked her hair affectionately and continued, "I am your husband. No

matter what happened and what you were thinking, I hope you know you can tell me. If I did something

wrong, then you should tell me so that I can correct myself and improve our relationship. But you

shouldn't just remain mad at me without saying anything. What do you think?"

Autumn, lay in his arms quietly, as she contemplated on how to express her feeling.

"Charles, I..." She suddenly sat up, and looked at him with sincere eyes. But then she hesitated to

speak.

"What are you trying to tell me, Autumn? Just say it without thinking so much. It is just me." Charles

asked her and as he simply wanted to understand her. Therefore, he urged Autumn to say something

as he was growing anxious.