The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 476 There Must Be Some Mistake

Seeing the daughter walking up the wedding aisle is an extremely emotional moment for every father. It

is indeed a cruel tradition to let your child go away and live with another family. It was not different for

Edward. Chris and Sam took the cup and served tea to Edward respectfully.

Edward looked up at Chris' face. She looked sparkling, her innocent eyes, so full of love and optimism

towards the new life she was walking towards. And Sam standing just behind her made both of them

look complete. Why did his eyes swell with tears every time he looked at Chris? 'I've just acknowledged

my daughter. Before I could spend some time getting to know her, I have to marry her off, ' he thought

repentantly.

The more he thought, the more upset he got. His heart was so filled up to the brim that he just could

not stop tears flowing out of his eyes. He turned around to secretly wipe his tears. Gary approached

and gently put his palm on his brother's shoulder and said,"What are you doing? Chris is getting

married today. It's such an auspicious moment. Stop crying!"

"Yeah, I know," Edward replied, as he wiped off his tears with his sleeve. "These are the tears of joy."

When her father got so emotional, Chris' heart mellowed down as well. At the same time, she felt

blissful to see so much love for her in Edward's eyes. It was a bitter sweet feeling that made her

emotional as well. She thought to herself, 'I understand why he is acting so emotionally today. Perhaps,

he can't bear the fact that I am getting married so soon.'

After a while, she stepped forward and spoke gently,"Please don't be so sad, Dad. I am just getting

married. I will come to you frequently. Please don't..."

But before she could finish, she burst into an uncontrollable sob.

Edward quickly controlled himself as he drew Chris closer to his chest and reassured her,"Don't cry,

Sweetheart. I'm very happy to see you getting married." He held her close as she rested her head on

his chest. In that one moment, the father and daughter tried to make up for the long separation that

they had experienced. Then slowly, Edward wiped her tears away and smiled at her to make the

atmosphere light. He took out two red envelopes. "Here, these are my wedding gifts for both of you," he

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Seeing two bulging envelops, Sam promptly came forward and took Chris by the hand. Then he swore

to Edward solemnly,"Please don't worry about Chris. I promise that I will love her and care for her all

through my life. You're always welcome to visit us and supervise me at any time."

Sam's earnest pledge made Edward burst into laughter. "I have faith in you, young man. I believe that

you'll treat Chris well. Now, you guys hurry up to the hotel, or you'll be late."

Edward had faith in Chris's judgment. 'Now that she chose Sam, I'm sure he'll give her a happy life, ' he

thought.

Soon Chris entered the car, followed by Sam. He gripped Chris's hand tightly and said,"You're my wife

now, Chris. I have always waited for this moment for such a long time"

"And you're my husband now," Chris smiled at him bashfully. Sam looked at his soon-to-be bride. At

that very moment she was the prettiest woman he had ever seen. He started into her sparkling eyes

and felt to be the luckiest man in the world. "Are you okay?" asked Chris.

"Yes. I'm fine. I'm just so excited," Sam said gathering himself. He smiled back giving her a light nudge

on her head.

Chris was happy to find that Sam had invited Hannah and Tina to be her bridesmaids. She was grateful

to Sam for being so considerate in each and every small wish of hers. She looked into his eyes and

said,"Thank you!"

"My stupid little girl!" Sam responded affectionately stroking her hair. "From today on, we are a family.

You don't need to be so formal with me."

"Got it," Chris replied softly.

It was just a 15-minute drive from the Lu family house to the hotel they had booked for the wedding.

Fortunately they didn't miss the auspicious time. Chris greeted all the guests, and then waited at the

entrance.

The door of the banquet hall was closed. Chris could hear the voice of the hostess. She knew it was

her turn. She stood at the entrance waiting for the most awaited, most cherished moment of her life.

Eyeing the entrance strewn with rose petals, she drifted into a trance. It was like watching her dream

take shape in front of her eyes. 'After I walk to the end of the rug dotted with red rose petals, I'll be

Sam's rightful wife, Mrs. Lin.' She could feel the butterflies fluttering inside her stomach.

"Are you nervous?" Edward's voice brought her back from her sweet dream. Chris held Edward's arm,

nodded at him and answered shyly,"Yes Dad, I'm quite nervous."

"Take it easy, sweetheart," Edward consoled, stroking her hand. "I'll be here with you."

Chris was touched by Edward's words. She had never felt so secured, happy and loved. She felt like

being the luckiest girl. With a look at Edward, she said,"Thank you, Dad!"

In the hall, the hostess announced in an impassioned voice,"Now we shall welcome our beautiful

bride."

The door was flung open all of a sudden. Chris stood there, sweeping her gaze through the guests on

both sides before finally settling on the man standing at the other end of the red carpet. This man would

be her husband soon. Her heart beat faster than ever. She held Edward's hand tightly. The most

cherished dream of her life was coming alive little by little.

Edward and Chris walked towards the man slowly, arm in arm. Chris had her gaze fixed on Sam. 'This

man promised to protect me for this lifetime, ' she exclaimed inwardly.

Sam beheld his beautiful bride walking towards him. As they reached the other end of the hall, Edward

put Chris's hand to Sam's carefully, and took a deep breath inside as if he had finally finished a sacred

ritual. He looked at Sam and stammered,"I leave Chris to your hands now, Sam."

When he uttered these words, his heart wrenched at the thought of leaving the apple of his eye in the

hands of another man. Sam could sense it as he took Chris's hands in his own.

Sam nodded at him without uttering a single word. 'Words are not enough to sooth a father's concern

towards his daughter. The only way to erase Edward's concern is to show my love for Chris to him and

keep her happy in the days to come, ' he made an unuttered pledge to himself.

The host on the stage delivered a speech of congratulation to the new couple. Chris and Sam looked

each other in the eye affectionately, basking in the blissful moment as they were declared to be man

and wife.

They had long waited for this moment and finally their dream had come true. Surrounded by friends

and family members who came to be a part of their happiness. they were both thrilled. Truly blessed is

the moment when a new couple starts their life together with the blessing, love and good wished from

all their loved ones. Chris and Sam were absorbing every bit of sunshine and happiness that was being

showered on them.

Finally all the rituals came to an end. Chris was really exhausted at the end of everything. After taking a

rest for a while, she again had to drag her exhausted body to toast the guests.

As her pregnancy advanced, Autumn had been prone to get tired very soon. Moreover, a wedding in

the family left her with very little time get proper rest. She even had to wake up early in the morning.

After having luncheon, she couldn't overcome her fatigue any longer. She said to Charles,"I have to go

to the bathroom. I'll be back soon."

Charles marked the fatigued look on her face and asked,"Do you need me to escort you there?"

"There is no need," Autumn answered hurriedly, shaking her head. "I can handle myself. Don't worry."

'I enter the lady's room and keep Charles waiting for me outside. It's so weird. I'd better go myself, ' she

thought assuming the awkwardness of the situation.

She splashed water on her face. Water splashing on her face made her feel fresh. After washing her

face, she walked towards the exit to reach the wedding hall. The moment she stepped out of the

bathroom, she caught sight of the man who was seeing Leila. She observed him intently thinking, 'I

remember this man. He is also a doctor in the Y Hospital.'

Even Burke noticed Autumn. He raised his head and acknowledged Autumn's presence by greeting her

with a polite smile. Autumn never expected him to acknowledge her in this way. Several questions

crowded her mind.

Madeline had been invited to Chris's wedding by Charles for they were business partners. Burke was

going to take up his family business, so Madeline brought him along so that he could meet Charles and

also get to know and interact with some of the rich and powerful people in the Y City.

As Burke was about to leave, Autumn stopped him. She could not conceal her curiosity any more.

"What are you doing here? Has Leila also come with you to the wedding?" she asked.

Burke was completely taken aback with such questions from someone he was interacting for the first

time. But since Autumn was Charles' wife, he had no choice but to reply to her with utmost politeness.

Hence he put up a diplomatic smile on his face and replied,"Mrs. Lu, we had split up."

"Split up?" Autumn repeated, petrified. She could not believe him. She cast a reproachful glance at

Burke, demanding a reply. "How could you break up with her?" she asked.

Burke was surprised to be questioned like this by a stranger on his personal matter. This time he could

not avoid frowning at Autumn. Even though she was Charles' wife, still, she had no right to question

him about his relationship with Leila. He could not understand why Autumn concerned so much about

Leila.

Burke felt uncomfortable and did not know how to reply to the rude questions hurled at him by Autumn.

But before he could open his mouth, Autumn explained to him,"Well, please don't get me wrong. I met

you once in the shopping mall and I knew that you were Leila's boyfriend. And today I ran into you

here. That's why I asked you those questions." Now he was beginning to get some clarity of the

situation.

Autumn smiled politely as she continued,"I'm not intending to interfere in the stuff between you and

Leila. But when I saw her last time, she told me she was carrying your child and you were going to get

married soon. That's why I asked you those questions."

"There must be some mistake," Burke said as he was completely taken aback. 'Leila is pregnant? How

could it be possible?' he wondered.