The Substitute Bride

The table was full of unfinished dishes. Chris thought that they shouldn't waste any food.

"I've had enough, haven't you? Let's go. I just returned home and there are many things left to be done. Let me drive you home first. I have a video-conference later, " Sam picked up his wallet and told Chris.

He walked towards the reception counter without saying anything else and waited for Chris at the door.

There were a lot of people at the hot pot restaurant and it was very noisy. Sam was like a shinning star in the crowd. Chris could catch sight of him easily, which made her feel at ease.

Chris wanted to spend more time alone with Sam.

"Where do you live?" Sam asked Chris after they got into the car, "Can you show me the way? I've been living abroad for a long time. Even if you tell me the place, I may not know the way."

"Okay, " Chris said with a smile. On the way back, Chris didn't say much except giving Sam the directions. Sam didn't say much either.

Chris got annoyed as she knew that Ye and Sam grew up together and that Sam cared about Ye a lot.

Sam found out Autumn's secret. He was still wondering the reason why she pretended to be Yvonne.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the Dream Garden and Sam parked his car at the gate. It was a little late, but Chris wanted to grab the chance to spend more time with Sam. She could not help but ask Sam, "Would you... like to come inside for some tea?"

"No, thanks, " Sam shook his head and said, "It's getting late. Maybe we can hang out some other time."

"Okay, then, " Chris nodded her head reluctantly, "So... Thank you for driving me home. Drive safe, Sam."

"Yes, I will, " Sam nodded and said, "Go to work tomorrow on time please. Now I only have you and I only trust you."

"No problem, " said Chris. She felt better after he reminded her.

She knew that Sam didn't feel the same way she did. But he needed her at least. She could work hard and try to win his heart in the future.

Chris hummed as she walked into the house. The light in the li

feel jealous when you think about it?"

"I do get jealous. But she is your sister-in-law and my wife now. I know how to handle it." Charles said, "As for you, I know that you like Sam, but he doesn't like you at all. Do you still want to go after him?"

"That's my business." Chris's face darkened. She had liked Sam for many years. She had hinted that she liked him in many ways. But Sam had been playing dumb over the years.

She once thought that Sam might not want to be in any kind of relationship or even get married. But she understood now.

She could tell from the way Sam looked into Ye's eyes that he wanted to be in a relationship, only that he wanted to be with Ye instead of her.

"So you've made up your mind?" Charles and Chris grew up together closely, and he knew her very well. If she had made up her mind to do something, she would never change her decision.

Chris nodded without any hesitation and said, "Yes, I have."

"Well, you should have the chance to go after what you want. I won't stop you if you've made up your mind, " Charles stood up and continued, "I just want to tell you one last thing. If you one day have been wronged, you must come to me. You will always have me on your side."

"Thank you, Charles." Chris knew that Charles had given his consent to her. She looked at Charles gratefully as he walked upstairs.