Chapter 296 In Grandma''s Arms


    As Autumn had made an appointment with Andy to have dinner with the Zhao family, she came to


    Shining Company an hour before her shift to prepare. Inevitably, she ran into Le at the entrance. And


    Le''s face nched at the sight of Autumn.


    "Hi, Ye, here you are, " Le greeted Autumn with an awkward yet surprised smile. It was evident from


    her expression that, she knew Autumn must have known about herplicity with Pa, but


    irrespective of that she had to greet Autumn warmly as always.


    "Hmm, " Autumn just nodded to acknowledge her greeting without a pause. She felt that this was a


    never ending drama which she could not tolerate anymore. She forgave Le over and over again,


    thinking she would turn over a new leaf, but it seemed that... she had been way too kind towards her.


    "Le." Autumn had already crossed Le, but she suddenly turned around and called out to Le.


    "Yes, what''s the matter, Ye?" Le asked in a calm tone, but her heart was pounding out of her body


    with nervousness. She clenched her hand in a tight fist involuntary as she tried to calm down.


    "Oh, it is nothing important, " Autumn replied softly, "I just wanted to ask if you aren''t used to being


    here."


    "No, I actually enjoy working here, " Le hurried to answer with a frozen smile, "Mr. Lu is nice to me,


    and my colleagues are very friendly as well."


    "That''s good." After much deliberation Autumn finally did not question her about stealing her scheme.


    She wanted to consult Charles before she could decide what to with Le.


    With the year drawing to an end, Charles had been incredibly busytely. In addition, owing to the loss


    of cooperation with Light House Company, he had to work harder to silence the board and ensure


    smooth functioning. Thus, on their way to the Zhao family, he told Autumn, "So from tomorrow on, I


    may not be able to see grandma with you as often as I''d like.


    There are heaps of job that require my immediate attention in thepany, and social engagements


    are almost arranged right up till the New Year''s eve. But you can rest assured that I wille and see


    her with you when I have time. I hope that is okay with you?" he asked apologetically.


    "That sounds reasonable, " Autumn answered in a considerate tone. She didn''t mind it. After all, she


    could go to see her grandmother alone. But in fact what did worry her was that... it meant she would


    have to dy dealing with Le.


    With thepany''s affairs all hectic, it was not possible let alone realistic to recruit new employees.


    Therefore, Autumn ned not to settle ounts with Le until Charles was no longer busy.


    "By the way, Charles, " Autumn suddenly realized something. She paused for a moment before


    continuing, "No matter how busy you are, don''t forget about Chris and Sam. Aunt Jane and Sam met


    me, they hope to meet our family as soon as possible. You must make time."


    "Oh that is no problem. I am certain I can amodate that in my schedule, " Charles nodded.


    Once they arrived at the Zhao family, Amy had just gotten the dinner ready and was setting the dishes


    down on the table. And she smiled as wide as her face could amodate once she saw Autumn and


    Charles.


    "Sit down for dinner, " Amy told them happily, which made Abby jealous. "Mom, every time Autumn


    bounds in partiality, " Abbyined in an injured tone.


    "Stopining and just eat!" Amy ordered as she broke into augh. Then she turned to Autumn


    and softly said, "Eat up, child. I''ll just bring soup and join you."


    "Let me help you, " Autumn said, as she got up and followed Amy into the kitchen. "Grandma... "


    She called out and then paused for a moment before she added, "Please don''t go through the trouble


    of making so many dishes every time Ie. Otherwise, I''ll always be worried and pressured about


    "Don''t listen to Abby, " Amy said and patted Autumn on the arm. "I haven''t taken care of you for so


    many years. While I still have the strength to move, I want to do whatever I can for you. Even if it is just


    as small as a meal, I will be happy." Amy earnestly expressed her love and guilt towards Autumn, and


    atst she couldn''t help weeping.


    She somehow became very emotional while facing Autumn.


    "Please don''t cry, grandma, " Autumnforted her as she wiped Amy''s eyes. "I''m just worried about


    wearing you out. I only meant to look out for your welfare and nothing else."


    Autumn could feel the overwhelming level of love and care from the Zhao family, and now she was


    getting along well with them so the awkwardness had dissolved.


    "I''m okay, " Amy stopped tears and her face lit up with happiness. "Let''s join everyone else for dinner."


    Then Autumn helped Amy serve the soup. Emily, blind, soon went back to her room to rest after dinner.


    Not wanting to disappoint Amy, Autumn ate much more than she usually did. And she went to see


    Emily after putting the bowls and chopsticks in the kitchen.


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    She opened Emily''s door, but found the room in a state of pitch darkness. "Grandma, " she gently


    called out and apprehensively inquired, "It''s so dark. Why not leave one light on?"


    Upon hearing Autumn''s voice, Emily quietly smiled and answered, "I can''t see anything anyway. So it


    really makes no difference whether the light is on or not."


    Autumn, hearing what Emily said, felt a pinch of pain. If there was any treatment that could cure Emily,


    she would pay whatever it took, but now... It was not a question of money.


    In the face of what was destined, there was nothing anyone could do.


    "Are you crying, Autumn?" Emily asked, almost like she could sense Autumn''s pain. She then reached


    out and took Autumn''s hand and said, "I will die sooner orter. I don''t want you to be sad about it."


    "I wish you could be with me always, grandma, " Autumn said, holding Emily.


    Every time Autumn thought about Emily''s illness, she had a rising sense of hate towards Wendy in


    particr. It was after all Wendy''s fault that Emily missed thest window for treatment.


    "Silly girl, " Emily sighed and now wrapped her arm around Autumn. She also wanted to spend more


    time with Autumn, but since she knew that was not possible, she decided to ept the reality


    gracefully. She hoped sincerely that Autumn too could ept it, so that when she died, she might not


    feel too grieved.


    Autumn felt like she was transported back to her childhood. She was reminded of days when Emily


    would hold her in her arms, slowly waving arge fan to drive away mosquitoes. Emily also narrated


    many strange stories and also sometimes taught her ancient poems. Every time shey in Emily''s


    arms, she felt safe andfortable.


    Even though Emily was very skinny now... Autumn still had the same feeling of security in her arms.


    "Well, you''re married. Stop acting like a spoiled child, " Emily beamed, "I want Charles and you to live


    happily ever after, okay?"


    "Hmm, I know we will, " Autumn replied in a low tone. Then she reluctantly left Emily''s arms. Realizing


    that Emily was a little sleepy, she said, "Get your rest, grandma. I will see you tomorrow."


    "Okay, " Emily said. Autumn tucked Emily in and left the room. Meanwhile, in the living room, Charles


    and Andy were sitting on the sofa talking about work. Abby, unable to get a word in, sat next to Andy


    and listened to their conversation silently.


    "Is she asleep now?" Amy asked softly, as she nced at Autumn.