You Are The Apple of My Eyes
Chapter 622 Michelle's Story

Michelle sat in the wedding banquet hall, staring at the bridal bouquet in her hands.

It was a bouquet of champagne roses that perfumed the air faintly.

Although she knew that champagne roses symbolized eternal love, she did not know what it meant to catch a bridal bouquet.

Moreover, it was Nina who threw the bouquet to her.

"What's the matter, Mimi?" Berry asked, waving her hand in front of her.

Seeing her confused, she asked with a laugh, "Shouldn't you be happy that you caught the bouquet? The bridal bouquet symbolizes a bride's joy on her wedding day, and by catching it, you're essentially obtaining that happiness. It would give you great luck to find your partner and to be happy with him until eternity."

Michelle's eyes instantly lit up, but then they became dull again.

"I didn't catch this, Nini threw it to me. Does that mean that I haven't caught happiness, Berry?" Michelle asked, looking at her with a pout.

Upon hearing that, Berry was speechless. 'Why is she making a big deal out of this?'

Just when Berry was thinking that, she noticed Michelle's gloomy look and felt sorry for her.

She gently touched her head and comforted, "Mimi, it just shows that you will be finding your happiness, soon. In fact, it will come to you on its own. Even though you didn't really intend to catch the bouquet, it has found its way to you, right? The same way, happiness will also find its way to you soon enough."

Her eyes instantly lit up as she looked at the bouquet in her hands.

Feeling as though she had found a big treasure chest, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Berry. I will make sure to worship the bouquet."

"Worship! Sure, if you want to," Berry replied. She was almost about to burst into laughter, but then seeing that Michelle was serious, she could only nod while covering her mouth.

"Yes, I would like that very much." Michelle reached out her fingers and touched the petals, but then, she withdrew them, feeling that she might disturb the happiness that was supposed to find its way to her. 'This feels magical. Does this mean that Leon will come to me if I worship the bouquet?'

Thinking that, Michelle let out a slight chuckle.

Tim was sitting right behind them when he overheard Berry's advice to Michelle and memorized it.

He kept glancing at Michelle and decided that he would strike up a conversation with her later.

Tim was the kind of man who would take action as soon as he had thought of an idea. By then, John and Nina were finished with their toast and were talking to their guests.

Seeing that Michelle was about to leave, Tim stood up and followed her.

"Where are you going, Mr. Shen?" Victor asked as he stood up and followed Tim's gaze, only to find that he was looking at Michelle who was wearing a pink bridesmaid dress. "Mr. Shen, I hope you get lucky with that girl you like tonight."

Pleased with his words, Tim gave Victor a pat on his shoulder and continued to go after Michelle.

He did not want to startle her, so he took another route to approach her.

Michelle walked, holding the bridal bouquet in her hands, looking at it from time to time. She thought of Berry's comforting words and smiled.

She walked in a daze, so she did not know where she was heading and accidentally bumped into Tim.

Even then, Michelle was more concerned about protecting the bouquet than rubbing her forehead.

"Thank God, the bouquet is fine!" Only after making sure that each flower was not damaged did Michelle feel better.

She then realized that she had bumped into someone and apologized without even looking up. "I am so sorry that I bumped into you."

"It's all right. Why don't you save your number? I'll call you when I need your help," Tim said, handing his cellphone to her.

Without a second thought, Michelle took the phone from him and saved her number. She did not even consider the possibility that he might want to hurt her.

"Call me if you need anything. I'll pay for your medical expenses," Michelle said as she returned the phone to Tim. But then, the moment she lifted her head and looked at him, she trembled with fear. Since he knew that she would drop the phone just like she had dropped her camera the other day, he quickly caught it before it fell to the ground.

'Am I really that terrible to look at? How can my face scare her every time?'

Thinking of that, Tim frowned.

However, his frown only scared her more.

Michelle wanted to say hi, but after seeing his expression, she felt that words were not coming out of her throat.

"Don't you remember me? I was the one who caused you to drop your camera the other day," Tim asked awkwardly as it was his first time talking to a woman with the intention of pursuing her. He never had the need to appease a woman as women came to him on their own.

"Yeah, I remember you now. Are you all right? Did I hurt you? Let me just put this bouquet someplace safe, and then I will take you to the hospital, okay?" Michelle asked.

"No, I can do that myself." In fact, Tim was not hurt. Michelle was the one who would feel the pain from bumping her head onto his strong steel-like chest. Tim was just trying to get her phone number.

"Well, you can ask me to reimburse you for the medical expenses, then." Michelle was still afraid of him, so she pursed her lips and gave him a wry smile.

"Sure. I can see that you're wearing a bridesmaid dress. Are you a friend of the bride?" Tim asked.

The moment he mentioned Nina, Michelle's eyes lit up. "Yeah, I am! Seeing that you're also here for the wedding, could you be a friend of Mr. Shi?" Michelle asked with a smile.

Upon seeing her smile, Tim felt as though he had found a breakthrough and said, "I once worked with him. I didn't have time to introduce myself the last time we met. My name is Tim Shen. What about you?" Saying that, he offered his hand for her to shake.

Even though he still looked the same, he seemed to be behaving much more gentlemanly.

Victor, who was secretly watching them, was surprised. 'Is this really Mr. Shen?

How is he so polite all of a sudden?

Am I not seeing it right or has he really changed his mannerisms?'

He then rubbed his eyes and continued to observe them.

"My name is Michelle He," Michelle said as she looked at his hand. All of a sudden, she remembered Leon's advice that she was not supposed to touch other men, even if it was just for a handshake. His words kept ringing in her mind.

"Come on, it's just a handshake," Tim persuaded calmly.

Michelle held onto the bouquet tightly and was about to refuse, but then, another hand pushed Tim's hand away.

A tall, lean man came in between her and Tim, almost as if he was trying to separate them.

Michelle was familiar with the man.

"Hello, Mr. Shen. I don't think I need to introduce myself. You know me, right?" Leon said with a gentle smile.

Seeing Leon, even the powerful and popular Tim was stunned for a moment.

Leon was smiling, but Tim could feel the aggression in his amber eyes.

He then heard Michelle call him sweetly, "Leon!"

Tim knew that Michelle was familiar with Nina, but he did not expect her to be so close with Leon.

"Looks like you still haven't forgotten my advice, Michelle. I should reward you," Leon said as he turned to look at Michelle, who was holding the bridal bouquet. His expression was tender, yet unfathomable for her.