The Substitute Bride

"So Isla you don't have to belittle yourself or even bring your own self down. Every family has its skeletons in the closet. I love you, because of your kindness and sincerity. No one could replace you. Do you understand me?" Aron said firmly yet gently while holding Isla by her shoulders. "Yes, I understand now, " responded Isla, finally enlightened.

"Aron, no matter what happens in the future, I know that you can handle it."

"Yes, it seems that you have come round now, " said Aron, letting out a sigh of relief. He grinned, feeling relieved seeing that Isla is no longer emotionally crippled. As soon as he sent Isla back, Aron began to negotiate with his grandparents their meeting with Isla's parents.

"Have you made up your mind? You should be clear about everything this time, " said Joanna. Though Joanna and Mike did not show any disapproval, they reminded Aron to think twice before making such a big decision. After all marriage is one of the most important events in a man's life. Aron was no exception. That big wedding fiasco with Becky had left a very bad taste in the mouth for Joanna and Mike so much that the fear still lingered.

"Yes, I have thought about it for a long time. I know what I am doing." Aron replied to reassure his grandparents. "I choose Isla to be the one I will spend the rest of my life with. It feels right this time. I know that this is the best decision I have made my entire life. That's why I am going to need your support.

"Very well. If that is where you stand then we will be 100% behind you on this. Like we always say, you are a grown man now and you are entitled to your own decisions. We trust your sound judgement. We have interfered with your love life before, and it brought you nothing but pain and agony. It almost killed your grandmother! But..." Saying this, Mike furrowed his eye brows and paused.

"What, grandpa?" Aron knew that when this happened, his grandparents were about to say something really important.

"Aron, your uncle is coming back soon, " said Joanna. Joanna looked at Aron worryingly and continued, "Aron, you have been living with us for so many years and your uncle is not happy about it. He thinks that we have paid too much attention to you or even spoiled you. That is why he doesn't want you to change your surname to your mother's. I am afraid that he'd give you trouble. So you should watch out."

"Yes, he is your uncle but he is also my son. Your grandma and I are no longer young. We are too old to poke our noses into your uncle's business. Anyway, you have to take care of yourself. I am worried about you, but we could do nothing to help you. The time will come when your grandpa and I will also have to leave this earth. Ar

book the rooms in advance.

Rachel had her nose in air and pretended not to know anything. Rachel smirked and said to Autumn, "You could bring Charles here to spend a holiday. I will give you a discount."

She laughed grimly at Autumn who looked confused and then continued to explain, "Well, I almost forgot to tell you that this hotel used to belong to Edward. Now that we are going to get married, he transferred it to me. It's his wedding gift for me. Though I told him that there's no need for him to do that, he still went through the formalities secretly."

She giggled as she said this, which made Isla stare at her.

"Really?" Autumn smiled faintly as she heard what Rachel said. "It seems that he really loves you. Then you have to cherish him and never do anything that you would regret." added Autumn.

"Of course, I will cherish him. And I won't do anything that I would regret." Rachel shot back. Rachel smiled and said, "I have considered this for a long time. Though I am a famous star now, I will get old someday, so it is a better choice for me to have my own business. I have posted out this news on my Facebook account and many people come here to spend the weekend. I am so happy."

"Well, then congratulations!" Autumn replied, still indifferently. She had an unfathomable premonition that Rachel would not leave the matter at that and she would definitely do something sinister.

"Well, why are you here today?" After she showing off her new wealth, Rachel finally asked the purpose of Autumn's coming. "If you are here to book a room, then regrettably, I can't help you. There is no room available now and the rooms have been booked from now until several days later. You can call me next time and I will reserve a room for you, then there is no need for you to come here in person."