Love You Enough to Leave You

“Olivia, Oscar, you both heard it. Cassie’s miscarriage this time has damaged her womb. There is a high possibility that she can never get pregnant again. What are your plans for her?” Elizabeth questioned them aggressively with her arms crossed. Olivia coughed and spoke modestly, “We are very sad that Cassie is in this condition. We will definitely get her the best doctor possible. Besides, the doctor said that it would be difficult for her to conceive, not totally impossible. With the advanced medical technology available nowadays, so long as there is still a chance, Cassie can no doubt still be treated.”

Elizabeth snorted frigidly and looked at Olivia with contempt. “Olivia, you are a smart woman,” she said, “you have used your intelligence to win over the affection of two men gracefully. This is something that I could never compare to you. Now my daughter has fallen in love with your son. Even if she was wrong to flee her own wedding back then, she is back now. And she willingly bore Oscar’s child. Now she can’t have children in the future because of this child. Shouldn’t Oscar make it up to our Cassie?” A flash of anger appeared in Olivia’s eyes. “I am very sad that Cassie is in this state,” she said, “but if you are asking Oscar to divorce Amelia and marry Cassie, I will not agree. Amelia is my favorite daughter-in-law.

The fact that Cassie ran away meant that they were not destined for each other. Now, what’s done is done. We will hire the best doctors for Cassie, but as for giving her a rightful status by marrying her… I am against it.” Elizabeth sneered at Olivia’s words. “Charlie, you heard her. This is the woman that you once liked. You didn’t know that she was such a heartless and cruel person, did you?” Charlie stared helplessly at his wife and attempted to calm her down. “Olivia and I are just old friends, it’s really not what you think. Come on, that’s enough. Both of our families have been friends for many years, you are just making the whole situation tense and awkward for everyone here.” Elizabeth shot him an ambivalent look and questioned,

“You’re saying that I’m being unreasonable right now? It’s Olivia who is insulting our Cassie! You are Cassie’s father! You’re not speaking up for your daughter but siding with her instead. Just who is your family?” The anger on Olivia’s face became even more apparent. Oscar, who had been silent all the while, stood in front of his mother to shield her. “Mr. Yard and Mrs. Yard,” he said, directing their attention to him, “I will not shirk from my responsibility toward Cassie but now is not the time yet. We should let Cassie recover and wait for Amelia to give birth first.

No matter how degenerate I am, I can’t just abandon my pregnant wife and marry another woman. I don’t think the both of you would approve of that as well.” Glaring at Oscar, Elizabeth did not back down at all. “Oscar, I watched you as you grew up. In the past, you wouldn’t just brush me off with such flimsy words. Be honest with me, are you planning to kick Cassie to the curb since you’ve had your way with her already?” Oscar shook his head to deny her assumption and spoke steadily. “From the start, the only woman I wanted to marry was Cassie. But in life, once some things are over, you miss them forever. Even if she returns another five years later, I am still willing to marry her. A lot of things are out of my hands at the moment,

in Elizabeth’s heart was reaching a boiling point. “Well done, Oscar,” she jeered, sarcasm oozing from each word she uttered, “my daughter has become infertile because of you. And you are simply saying that you can’t marry her so callously. Do you really think that the Yard family can’t do anything against the Clintons?” Unaffected and unruffled, Oscar replied, “Mrs. Yard, there’s no point for us to keep going in circles regarding this issue. For the woman

already hired a renowned Irushean designer to work on Cassie’s wedding gown. But I am sick of you and Cassie constantly forcing me to marry her. I do intend to get married, but I must not be forced to do so. If this is how it’s going to be, I would rather not marry her.” Elizabeth’s expression changed instantly. She knew Oscar meant what he said and he was fully

just now. You have to understand how stressful it is for a parent to see their children in the hospital. And to learn that they might never be able to get pregnant again! Anyone would be agitated. So please forgive my rashness this time.” Oscar looked at her and said, “Mrs. Yard, I’m not blaming you for anything. It’s just that I have to

is suitable to become a daughter-in-law for the Clinton family.” “You intend to abandon Cassie after all,” sneered Elizabeth. “There is no free lunch in this world – everything comes with a price. Because of you, Cassie may never bear children again. Like it or not, you will have to marry her. Otherwise, I will make sure it will not end well for you!” she threatened. Olivia interrupted, “Both of our families have had close connections for many years, why do you have to speak so harshly? Relationships should be consensual. I feel sad for the loss of Cassie’s child too, but you can’t make Oscar responsible for everything. He has his own wife and child.

Olivia. Do you hear yourself? If your daughter was toyed with and then cast aside, would you be able to say such haughty words? Charlie always says that you are the most intellectual and considerate lady, but it seems you have the most wicked heart of all,” retorted Elizabeth. Charlie was alarmed and quickly cut in, “Dear, please stop. Do you really want to end our friendship with the Clintons?” Elizabeth glowered at him and shrieked,

she thought that Elizabeth was cultured and sensible. Yet, it seemed that she had this side to her that was wildly irrational. Looks can be deceiving. It took Olivia a long time to really learn what kind of a person she truly was. Undeniably, Elizabeth had done a good job concealing this unflattering trait of hers. Oscar spoke up, “Mrs. Yard, you are too emotional now. I think it is not

calm down.” Elizabeth struggled vehemently and shouted at him, “Look at Cassie’s condition! How do you expect me to stay calm? If you are reluctant to speak up because of old times’ sake, then I will play the role of the bad person here.” Olivia took a deep breath and reminded, “This is a hospital. It would not do us any good to have a row here.” She then offered, “The both of you haven’t eaten, right? Let’s look for a place to take a bite. It would be more convenient to have our conversation in a private room.” Elizabeth considered the option. Finally, she relented and nodded in agreement. The four of them went to the hotel nearest to