The Substitute Bride

"What's wrong, mom?" After Simon left, Yvonne came closer. Her mother has never acted weird like this before.

"Nothing." Wendy still didn't want to say anything. She was thinking whether she should talk to Autumn.

After going back and forth for a while, she decided to pay her a visit. She got rid of Yvonne by convincing her to take a good rest, then drove herself to where Autumn lived. As soon as she arrived, one of the servants blocked her at the entrance, not allowing her to come in.

"What is going on here? I'm Autumn's mother! Why don't you let me inside?"

Wendy asked angrily. It was unacceptable for her that it was Autumn calling the shots and having that kind of power.

"The young master has said that from now on, you no longer have any relationship with anyone in this house. I am under strict instructions to not allow you inside this property." Nancy, the house servant said indifferently to Wendy.

Wendy was white with fury. She took out her phone and dialed impatiently. When Autumn picked up, "Autumn! This is your mother! Where are you? I'm at the door. Come here this instant!"

Startled, Autumn held the phone to her ear. She had been shopping with Chris. She got anxious and confused when she received the call from Wendy. "Something wrong?"

Autumn didn't care much about Wendy, which made her face pale. When she thought about why she came to the house, she got more upset. She calmed herself and asked in a kind tone, "Where are you now?" I have something very important to say. Tell me where you are and I'll come over."

This was the first time for Autumn to hear Wendy talk to her in such a mild tone. She hesitated for a moment. She was just about to tell Wendy her location, when suddenly Chris grabbed the phone and roared at Wendy. "What kind of human being are you? Don't you have any shame left? My brother's money has already been transferred to your account. Why are you still bothering my sister-in-law? Such audacity you have!"

"Miss Chris, this is between me and your sister-in-law. Anyway, I am her mother. This has nothing to do with you. Please sta

" Chris gazed at Autumn and said, "If I had the same skin tone and figure as yours, never will I wear anything dull ever again."

Autumn looked at herself in the mirror. Chris chose for her a dress with a light hue under an orange cashmere coat. It was quite nice to match the two together. Autumn hesitated and finally decided. "Forget it, I have quite a lot of clothes. I'll buy some next time."

"No, no, don't do that..." Chris hurriedly stopped Autumn and said to the salesgirl, "Please help me tear off these labels from the clothes." She then said to Autumn, "Sister, just wear them!"

There was nothing Autumn could do to change Chris's mind so she gave in.

After shopping some more, Chris got hungry. "Sister, there's a western restaurant near here. I've been there before. The food is quite tasty. My brother used to take me there to eat. Do you want to have dinner there?"

"Sure."

Autumn nodded. She was not hungry, but she was feeling a bit tired. Chris was such a ball of energy. It's like she never need to take a rest.

Autumn had walked by the restaurant Chris was recommending many times, but she never went in. After pushing the glass door and entered, the delicate surroundings and subtle ambiance enveloped them. They chose a table near the window and sat down. When they were about to order, they heard a familiar voice. "Autumn, wow! What a coincidence to see you here."