Love You Enough to Leave You

All of a sudden, Oscar felt especially upset to see the usually cheerful and captivating Amelia Winters behave this way. Amelia was usually so strong and independent that it seemed as though she could face everything even without a man by her side. Yet, the woman now looked so fragile. Perhaps, she was not as strong as one thought. Despite always performing well, she still needed a man’s shoulder to lean on in the face of crisis. Oscar bent over to pick her up and placed her on the bed. “It’s late. Let’s go to sleep.” Amelia grabbed him by the hand. “Please, Mr. Clinton. If you’re not serious about me, don’t treat me so well. If you do, I might not want to leave by the time we get divorced.”

Oscar merely stared at her. The woman instinctively avoided his gaze. “I’m serious, Mr. Clinton. If you have no intention of marrying me, please don’t be kind to me. This is for both our sake.” “And what if I want to?” Amelia gazed at him in confusion. Oscar then covered her eyes with his hand. “Sleep. Don’t think too much. As long as you remain as my woman even for another day, I’ll make sure you don’t suffer.” But you’re the one making me suffer the most, Amelia lamented internally. Still, she fell asleep quickly, perhaps because Oscar was by her side. By the time Amelia woke up the next day, Oscar had already left. The woman couldn’t deny that she was disappointed, but she quickly kept her feelings away. She walked into the bathroom and did some packing, thinking of leaving the hospital on her own.

Yet, Tiffany suddenly entered and was instantly livid to find Amelia on her own. “Babe! Where is he?” Amelia didn’t know how to respond for a moment. “Who?” “Who else? That sh*tty husband of yours, of course! Didn’t he come over yesterday? Was he just putting on a show in front of Mrs. Clinton? Did he leave right after she did?” Amelia shook her head and chuckled. “Stop being so biased against him. I told him to leave because I knew you were coming. I didn’t want the two of you getting into another fight. He’s such a macho that there’s no way he’d let a woman lecture him. If he really got mad and decided to get back at you, I don’t think any publisher would want to work with you anymore.”

Tiffany huffed. “Like I’d be scared of him! If my current publisher doesn’t want me, there’d be other companies waiting to work with me! That’s how popular my books are. If no one here wants to sign me, I know other cities’ publishers do. It’s not like Clinton Corporations has power over every publisher in the country, right?” “Okay, okay. I know you’re amazing. But please stop clashing with him for my sake. Nothing good will come out of it.” Tiffany gazed at Amelia skeptically. “Babe, be honest with me. Are you saying that because you care about me, or do you just not want me to yell at him?” “What do you think?” Tiffany grinned. “I know just how much you love me, Babe. Okay, then. I’ll try not to pick a fight with him for your sake.

Tiff? I have to talk to Carter personally about my resignation.” “You’re quitting? But why? Didn’t you say you love your job? I

I don’t want to get into an accident this early in the morning.” Tiffany cast her glance. “You underestimate me, Babe. I may not drive often, but that doesn’t mean I can’t drive at all. In fact, I’m a pretty good driver! I won’t do anything to put you and the baby’s lives in danger, so don’t worry.” Hearing that, Amelia leaned back into her seat at peace. “Are you really going to quit your job, Babe?” “Don’t you hate Carter’s

you out of working for him. Besides, you’re thinking of quitting just to avoid all that trouble. I don’t think Carter will let you quit, though.” “Whether or not he agrees, I have to leave.” “Well, it’s fine if you’ve made up your mind. But I do hope you can give it a second thought. This is about you, after all.” Amelia nodded and said nothing more. They soon arrived at Carter’s company building. “We’re here,” said Tiffany. “Go on, then. Do you want me to wait here?” “It’s fine,” Amelia replied. “You can head back. I’ll be dropping by the Clintons’ after I’m done with this.

so grateful to have such a good friend like you. Having you and the child is more than I can ever ask for.” Tiffany patted her on the back before responding,

department, and her coworkers immediately surrounded her. “Are you okay, Amelia?” asked Jessica. “I heard from Mr. Scott that you were hospitalized. Please be more careful, especially since you’re carrying a child now.” The other coworkers chimed in, “She’s right, Amelia!

wild guesses. But still, I really appreciate your concern.” “You got walked all over because you’re too kind, Amelia. I would’ve already slapped that woman to kingdom come if I were you!” said Jessica. “Don’t make assumptions like that, guys. My stay at the hospital really had nothing to do with Ms.

don’t you head in and wait for him?” Amelia hesitated. “I don’t think that’s too appropriate. I guess I’ll just come back later.” “Don’t worry about it, Amelia. Mr. Scott has said that you’re welcome to drop by his office whenever you

immediately fell, and he hastily walked over to grab Amelia by the arm. “Why are you quitting? Is it because of the photos?” “Could you calm down a little, Mr. Scott? We won’t be able to talk things out this way.” “I won’t allow it.” “We’d still be friends even if I leave,” Amelia remarked helplessly. She had expected this to happen, but she didn’t think Carter would get so worked up.