Love You Enough to Leave You

She licked her parched lips and said with her head bowed, “Mr. Clinton, I don’t wish to create a scene with you here either, but can you at least give me a sign when you’re going to divorce me?” Oscar’s eyes swirled with mixed emotions. After a long moment of silence, he voiced, “Have you fallen in love with me?” Amelia’s heart squeezed in her chest, and she looked up at him. “If I say yes, you’d directly shut down this train of thought, wouldn’t you?” Oscar’s response was to lift his hand and caress her cheek. “Don’t overthink things. Since we’re both here, let’s have lunch together later. We haven’t eaten together for two to three days now. How’s our baby doing? Giving you any trouble?”

Amelia’s eyes reddened, and her voice carried a hint of grievance when she spoke. “So you still remember that I’m carrying your child.” Oscar was slightly at a loss. His eyes filled with tender affection when he gazed at her. “You and your wild imagination.” He was about to say something else when his phone rang. Both he and Amelia stiffened at the same time. The latter quickly reined back her emotions and remarked, “That must be Ms. Yard. She really does care about you. You’ve only been away for a while, but she’s already calling you. Ms. Yard doesn’t look like she’s fooling around. On the contrary, she seems to love you to the moon and back. She puts even me, your legal wife, to shame.”

Oscar’s face visibly darkened, but he still answered the call. “Hello.” Cassie’s voice drifted over the phone. “Oz, where are you? Aren’t you only collecting the medicine? What’s taking you so long?” Impatience flashed across the man’s features. “I’ll be back in a short while, Cassie. Don’t worry.” “Have you gone back, Oz?” Oscar toned down his temper and reassured, “No. I just ran into an acquaintance at the hospital, and we talked for a while. Stop overthinking things.” Upon hearing his explanation, alarm bells started ringing in Cassie’s head. “Is your friend a male or a female?

Which floor are you on? I’ll go look for you. I want to get to know your friend too.” Irritation swelled in Oscar’s heart. If it were a few years back, he might have found Cassie’s temperamental ways adorable and would still accommodate her. But at present, her possessive streak was bordering on crazy that even he, as a man, found it unbearable. He felt as though he was floating in the middle of the sea. Cassie’s possessiveness resembled the surging waves bashing against him, threatening to pull him under. “That’s enough, Cassie. I’ll go back after half an hour,” Oscar told her in a stern tone.

still have a company to manage. I’m exhausted too, you know? Can you give me some degree of personal space? I don’t like the way you watch my every single step. You know I’ve always hated being controlled by others.” Panic rose in Cassie’s heart, and she

a few more words of comfort, he finally hung up the call. Oscar kept his phone in his trouser pocket and glanced at Amelia, colliding gazes with her. The first thing she said was, “Are you having a hard time taking care of Ms. Yard?” Oscar rubbed his temples again as he replied, “Women are complicated creatures. Cassie used to be very innocent. Although she can get stubborn at times, deep down, she’s still a kind person.” In other words, she

once thought she was?” Oscar shot her a fleeting glance, then caressed her cheek and mused, “Worrying about your husband already?” Disappointment flashed in Amelia’s eyes. “You should go now, Mr. Clinton, before Ms. Yard comes looking for you. Besides, it’s inappropriate of us

used his thumb to gently stroke her cheek before whispering, “Don’t think too much about it.” Having said that, he turned to leave. Amelia was left rooted to the spot, but she was thrown by the glint in

that he only had eyes for her and that other women meant nothing, let alone had the ability to pose a threat. Being with him was an emotional roller coaster; that was an understatement. Amelia muttered under her breath, “You keep telling me not to think too much, but how I am supposed to do that when you keep switching between hot and cold?” She shook her head to clear her mind and returned to the operating room. The Scotts were no longer repulsed by her

to me if you need anything in the future. I’ll help you in any way I can. I was narrow-minded before, that’s why I thought you hadn’t gotten over him.” Amelia offered her a decent smile and

still more superior to them. In addition, Oscar had the trust of most people in the business circle, so Faye wanted to get in his good books through Amelia. “Look at you, being all formal with me. Just call me Faye. I think I’ll take you in as my goddaughter. From now on, you can consider Carter your brother. I’ll make sure he takes good care of you,” Faye blurted out that wild idea. Amelia shot her an odd look. Jack came forward to put an arm around Faye and

excited. Once Carter is all recovered and gets discharged, I’ll personally cook a feast and invite you and Mr. Clinton over. Since you’re my goddaughter, Mr. Clinton is naturally my godson.” Amelia courteously replied, “Mrs. Scott, let’s talk about all this later. The most important thing is Carter waking up. I don’t think anything else matters as much.” Faye’s expression turned slightly grim, but she

ask, “Doctors, how’s my son?” The lead doctor assured her with a smile, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Scott. Your son is out of danger. He should be able to wake up tomorrow.” Faye almost passed out from happiness and relief. “Really?” The doctor nodded in affirmation. When three nurses wheeled Carter out, Faye rushed forward again, but one of the nurses stopped her.