The Substitute Bride

"Oh I am just fine." Autumn pulled Charles to sit in the sofa and then said to him with loving eyes, "Charles, I want to... discuss something with you right now."

"What is it love?" Charles was a little anxious as he wondered what it was that Autumn wanted to say.

"Okay, I'll just tell you." Autumn let out a warm smile and continued, "My belly is growing bigger and more swollen so I'm afraid that I can't drive on my own any more."

"Yes, you are right. I don't want you to strain yourself." Charles nodded in approval and said to Autumn, "I have arranged a driver for you. He will drive you anywhere you want to go."

"But that driver is an employee of your company and it's inappropriate to let him only work for me. That is after all personal use. With that said, I think I should have a driver working only for me." Autumn suggested with a wide smile.

Charles changed his posture in an attempt to get more comfortable and then said to Autumn, "What are you getting at?"

He could tell that Autumn was going to say something unexpected.

"Charles..." Autumn continued to smile as she looked at Charles and said, "Nancy's son has recovered and he wants to stay in this city. I think he is a good choice as my driver. On the one hand, I really need a driver to take me to the hospital for examinations and also to do other things. On the other hand, Nancy had parted with her son for so many years and I hope that I will be able to give them more time to get along with one another. Nancy has worked for our family for several decades and I wish that she can have a happy life once she is old."

She added, "If her son works at some other place, he will have to rent a house and it will be too inconvenient for Nancy to see him often. Do you agree?" Autumn asked Charles with eager and optimistic eyes, hoping for his approval.

"So you said and did all of this only to help Nancy?" Charles asked Autumn as he was puzzled.

Autumn nodded and said, "Nancy has already suffered too much and faced many ordeals. I think we should do something to help her. Don't you think so?

Charles, do you agree with what I am saying or not?" Autumn pulled Charles'

indeed I did." Nancy cast a glance at Brent and added, "The hostess of the family I work for is a kind woman and she agreed to provide you a job, so you should behave well to please her and leave a good lasting impression."

"The hostess? Is she..." Brent knew all about what Nancy was forced to do when he was kidnapped by Ferry so he couldn't help wondering whether Autumn was crazy or not when Nancy told him that Autumn was willing to offered him help.

"Yes, she is, so I warn you to be on your best behavior." Nancy sighed and continued, "We owe Autumn too much. If you want to get and keep a job here, you must show your determination to Mr. Lu and his wife. Then, we also need to express our gratitude to them."

"Okay, I understand." Brent grew more excited once he learned that he had finally got a chance to stay in the city, and then he asked Nancy eagerly, "Mom, so... what should I do?"

"You have a driving license, I hope?" Nancy cast a glance at Brent and said, "Mrs. Lu is pregnant and she needs a driver immediately, so bearing all that in mind she chose to employ you. Remember to drive slowly and prioritize her safety. She is pregnant and you should be careful and I cannot say that enough. Do you understand?"

"What? You let me get employed as her driver?" Brent's excitement disappeared almost immediately as he heard that the job was to be Autumn's driver and his face dimmed as it reflected his disappointment.