Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 321 Unfaltering Longing

Oscar pursed his lips tightly as his expression hardened.

His silence only served as proof to Olivia that her life did not matter to him. Naturally, she was crestfallen. I’ve suffered all sorts of hardships to raise him and have pinned high hopes on him. Yet, I’m nowhere comparable to the woman he loves.

Indeed, Olivia had realistically depicted the knotty relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law—whether a man should value his wife or his mother more.

Tears began rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably as she cried, “I’ve given birth to that rascal for nothing. To think I’ve given him the best of everything, yet I’m nothing compared to a woman. It used to be Cassie, and now it’s Amelia. It’s getting out of hand. He even has the intention to throw me aside for a woman who stole my precious grandson from me.”

At that point, Owen’s expression turned more grim.

“Oscar, are you still not going to apologize? Do you want your mom to get admitted into the hospital again?” he yelled.

Exasperated, Oscar glanced at Olivia and finally gave in. “Mom, I’m sorry.”

Olivia did not respond, leaning against Owen.

Right then, Isabella stood up and went over to sit beside Olivia. “Mrs. Clinton, Oscar is a filial son. If there’s anything, you two should sit down and talk it out nicely. Don’t be mad at Oscar anymore, or else it’ll hurt your relationship.”

The elder woman glanced at her, then stretched her hand out to give Isabella a few light pats on the back of her hand. “Isabella, I know you’re a nice and caring child. Fret not; I’ll be on your side.”

Isabella smiled. “Mrs. Clinton, I’m not here to cause an argument between you and Oscar. I’d feel uneasy if you two get into a conflict because of me.”

Olivia propped herself up from Owen’s embrace and held onto Isabella’s hand tightly. “Isabella, I know you’ve suffered a lot while staying beside Oscar. Don’t worry; I won’t let you suffer any injustice. But we aren’t in a great mood today. I think you should go home first in case we frighten you in any way.”

Isabella knew Olivia was trying to send her away with some random excuse.

After pondering over it, she smiled. “I shall return now then, Mrs. Clinton. I’ll visit you tomorrow if I’m free.”

“I’ll let the butler see you out.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Clinton.”

The moment Isabella left, Olivia’s face fell in displeasure as she uttered, “Let’s have dinner.”

“Mom, I still need to finish up some work, so I’ll skip dinner. You and Dad can go ahead.” Oscar rejected her straightforwardly.

Olivia pushed herself up from the sofa and came before him. “Oscar, are you intending to distance yourself from your dad and me too?”

Oscar was dumbfounded.

not what I

have dinner. I won’t make it difficult for you

make peace with him, Oscar relaxed slightly and sat down at the dining

housekeepers to serve the dishes. Oscar stared at the table, finding it strikingly spacious since his beloved woman, who

plate and said, “Oscar, I know my attitude hasn’t been great toward you

glanced at his plate and her before lowering

Olivia smiled. “That’s my

Your dad has informed the police chief in the city, who has promised to contact every police station to keep a close eye on Amelia’s whereabouts. I believe they will find Tony soon, so there’s no need to worry about this matter. On the other hand, you should pay more attention to your love life. I think

and declared impassively, “Mom,

Olivia’s

are you only happy when you drive me mad?”

did not want to continue wasting his breath

I don’t mean

me that you’ll get along well with Isabella. Both of you have a

feel his temples

let’s not talk about this anymore today, lest you get angry again. I’ll head to my room

the table angrily. “I’m done eating too. Our family is in a mess now. Why don’t we just go

dining area, leaving Owen

father as she asked, “Dad, so are

his fork down. “Eat by yourself, Stephanie. I’ll have a word with

away from the dining table

their room, Owen asked, “Olivia, you seem to

him and let out

an apology. I’m only worried that your health will go downhill if you can’t control your temper well. Besides,

let out yet another sigh. Exhaustion was written all

things to turn out this way either, but I can’t stop panicking whenever I think about Tony. All of you have been assuring me that you’ll find Tony soon, yet it’s been almost three months now. I’m getting extremely anxious, constantly worried about his wellbeing. I know Amelia wouldn’t mistreat him, but I can’t restrain myself from having those bad thoughts. The more I think about it, the more I can’t control my emotions. That’s why I needed an outlet to vent my frustrations. It’s not that I want to torment Oscar, but if not for his indulgence toward Amelia, she wouldn’t have taken Tony away from me. That’s why I-I…” Olivia held her head as

away. That was why she had constantly been taking

her into his

pressurizing the younger ones anymore. Oscar isn’t living his life any better; can’t you

Olivia only kept quiet.

head, he continued, “Olivia, stop pressuring yourself and Oscar. Tony will come back to our side. If you don’t like Amelia, we’ll ensure that she doesn’t get close to him. But for now, all you have to

Olivia murmured, “I’ll try to

that, the couple embraced each

headed to the study to get back to his unfinished work. Seemingly lost in the many thoughts that were racing through his mind, he looked momentarily disconcerted while waiting for his

Stephanie pushed open the door and walked