Love You Enough to Leave You

“It’s hard to say. Let’s wait for the doctor’s diagnosis first.” Amelia glanced at Oscar dubiously. She was surprised that he could be so calm upon hearing about Cassie’s accident. Is he pretending to be calm on purpose, or is he just cold-hearted by nature? If it’s the latter, then he’s one hell of a heartless man. Based on how much she knew about him, she would rather he was pretending to be strong on purpose. Although Amelia did not like seeing him sad because of another woman, if a man could be indifferent toward something major happening to the woman he loved, then such a man would be absolutely terrifying.

“Aren’t you worried, Mr. Clinton?” Amelia probed him. Oscar pulled her into his arms. “Don’t fret about it. If I act too worried, won’t you get jealous?” Amelia’s suppressed emotions only got stronger. “Mr. Clinton, the fact that you’re so calm about this is freaking me out.” “What do you mean?” “I’m not sure how to put it, but I think your reaction isn’t quite right.” “Do you think I’m being too cold?” Amelia nodded frankly. Oscar could not decide whether he should laugh or cry. “Ah, Women… I swear, I can never understand your train of thought. If I worry too much, you’ll say I’m overly worried about other women. If I’m calm, you’ll say I’m being cold-hearted.” The strange feeling in Amelia’s heart had yet to dissipate. “Mr. Clinton, I’m just…” Oscar placed his hand over her mouth. “Alright, that’s enough. Don’t say anything that would make me mad.”

Amelia leaned into his embrace. She no longer bothered to guess how Oscar really felt toward Cassie. The two sat quietly on the bench. Time slowly ticked away, and in the blink of an eye, the operation had gone on for three hours. Amelia stared at the red light outside the operating room and frowned. Then, she struck up a conversation with Oscar. “Mr. Clinton, I think you should tell the Yard family about this. Otherwise, if anything happens to Ms. Yard, I’m afraid you won’t be able to explain to them.”

Oscar considered it and nodded in agreement. “I’ll get my chauffeur to take you home first. You’re with child, and it’s way past lunchtime. You going hungry won’t be doing any good for the baby’s development.” Amelia gave it some thought and nodded faintly. She initially wanted to wait with Oscar but considering his relationship with Cassie, it would turn out awkward if she stayed. She was the legal wife, and Cassie the mistress. Currently, the mistress was in the operating room, possibly having a difficult delivery. If she stayed, the Yard family might get emotional when they arrive. In a love triangle, someone was bound to get hurt. Amelia shot Oscar a look fraught with emotions. This man is so exceptional that two equally exceptional women actually got jealous, became rivals, and even loathed each other, all because they’re pining for him.

“What? Are you afraid that your husband will get beaten up or something?” Oscar quipped, amused. Amelia gave him a side-eye. “What happened to Cassie was extremely serious. You should know that the Yard family won’t

her car. Still feeling worried, she gave Olivia a call. After the call got through, Olivia’s motherly voice sounded from the other side, “Hi, Amelia.” “Mom, have you taken your lunch?” Amelia asked. “I had it at eleven. What about you?” “Not yet. I’ll eat something later.” “It’s late, Amelia. Why haven’t you eaten yet?” Olivia asked, already anxious. “Where are you now? I’ll get the maid to prepare some food and send them your way. What’s Molly been doing? Hasn’t she cooked anything for you?” “Mom, calm down. I just got out of the hospital, so…” “What? Hospital, you say? Is there a problem with the baby?” Olivia

she? Oh my gosh! Has that woman got no shame?” Feeling helpless, Amelia said, “Mom, listen to me. Ms. Yard had an accident, and she might have some complications delivering the baby.” On the other end of the line, Olivia was evidently stunned. “What happened?”

me, losing this baby is probably for the best, otherwise, the baby will be born as an illegitimate child.” As Amelia listened to Olivia, she could not help but feel equal parts surprised and upset. “Amelia, I hope you don’t think of me as cruel. I just don’t want other women to threaten your position. I like you. You’ll always be the Clintons’ daughter-in-law for as long as we live.” Amelia felt guilty for the brief thought she had hatched just a moment

one who should be sorry. Why are you apologizing to me? I know that you’ve suffered a lot of grief in this family. Oscar may be an excellent businessman, but he has no idea how to manage his marriage. Please bear with him, give him more guidance, and

what’s going on here? Cassie’s been doing well all this time, hasn’t she? How did she end up like this?” Oscar merely let the older woman had her way with him. He waited until she got tired from crying and using him as an emotional punching bag before speaking to them as calmly as he could, “Mrs. Yard, I’m deeply sorry about Cassie, but I really don’t know the details about her accident.” Elizabeth looked at

composed herself, she turned to Oscar and said calmly, “Oscar, let me ask you. What are your plans for Cassie if she has a miscarriage?” Oscar skilfully evaded the question. “Mrs. Yard, Cassie’s a lucky person.