The Substitute Bride

On Saturday night, Autumn headed straight for the Zhao family house. Charles was occupied with some other prior engagements, so Brent drove Autumn there.

Autumn had called and informed Arthur in advance on Anthony and her visit. Before going to the Zhao family house, Autumn demanded Brent to take her to the Y Hospital first. Instead of going to Anthony's office, she went directly to Lisa's. As Lisa had just finished her last appointment, she didn't expect another patient. So when someone knocked on her office door, she felt slightly surprised and wondered who it might be. She looked at the door and caught a glimpse of Autumn. With her forehead wrinkled, she asked in a displeased tone,"What are you doing here?"

"Surprise!" Autumn responded in an enthusiastic voice, as she gently closed the door behind her. "I'm here for you."

"Me?" Lisa asked, as her eyes widened in disbelief and confusion. "But for what?"

Autumn had no idea why Lisa was behaving so hostile towards her. Despite this apparent awkwardness, she still sincerely hoped that Anthony and Lisa would get together. And that was why she paid a visit to Lisa. Autumn explained,"I know you like Anthony. And I want to help you guys get together. I invited Anthony to eat at home. I'm wondering if you have time to join us this fine evening."

"Why would you invite me? I mean you barely even know me," Lisa asked with her eyebrows raised. 'Hmm, Anthony likes her and yet she has come here to invite me. It seems like she came here to show off, ' Lisa thought with discontent.

"I want to give you two a chance to stay alone and sort things out. If you have no problem, I will text you where to meet later," Autumn replied patiently as she ignored Lisa's rude tone.

Lisa gazed at Autumn's bulging belly and she wondered, 'She is pregnant now. They are impossible no matter how much Anthony likes her and wants to pursue her. He has no choice but to give up on her. This will only end badly.'

Staring at Autumn, she put out her concern laced with confusion,"Do you really want to help me pursue Anthony?"

Lisa had often considered giving up on Anthony. After all she had come to Y City almost half a year, but there was still no progress between Anthony and her. With each passing day her determination, hope and love for him were wavering. She grew so frustrated with her countless failed attempts to reconcile their relationship that she now wanted to give up.

But when time and again she had moved on, she just couldn't bear to actually

ises for her to do often. Instead of writing words in a cursive style, he practiced his beautiful handwriting. Autumn was surprised at the sight of those neatly written characters.

"I never expected that... you could write so well. Your handwriting is impeccable," Autumn praised him as her eyes remained wide-open in shock.

After hearing Autumn's compliment, Anthony did not respond. He turned to Abby and advised,"Follow these instructions and I'm positively sure that you'll get better."

After a pause, he continued,"You will also need to go to the hospital and get some test after a while. For now concentrate on exercising properly."

"I understand. Thank you so much!" Abby thanked Anthony with a grateful smile.

'I heard that Grandpa Craig's grandson is an experienced doctor. But to my surprise, he is so very young yet exceptionally good, ' Abby thought to herself.

"Wash your hands, Autumn. The dinner is set on the table," Amy informed Autumn. Autumn took a glance at the door, and replied,"Please wait for a moment, grandma. I had a friend who was supposed to join us and she hasn't come yet."

"Who is this friend you talk about?" Arthur was surprised. 'She didn't tell me that she invited another friend for dinner, ' he thought.

"It doesn't matter really," Anthony smiled at Arthur. "I want to ask you some medical questions, Grandpa Arthur. Is it okay if I pick your brain?"

"Okay sure that seems reasonable. We can have a discussion in my study," Arthur replied with a welcoming smile. Arthur led Anthony to the study, closed the door, and poured Anthony a cup of tea. Noticing Anthony took a seat, he asked,"Is this about Autumn's disease?"