Too Much to Bear My Love

James threw himself fully into the matter of rescuing Spencer. At the same time, Oscar had also arranged for an investigation to look into who was behind poisoning Spencer. Kurt and his men followed the leads and found out that it was done by a foreigner who had entered Chanaea using a fake ID card and had left the country immediately after completing his mission. His departure had effectively cut off all leads that might reveal what his true identity was.

“Carry on with the investigation,” Oscar commanded.

“But Boss, he was traveling on a fake ID card and has already left Chanaea. There are so many countries in the world that he can choose to go to. Even if we expend a huge amount of financial and human resources, there’s no guarantee we’ll be able to track him down,” one of the guards said boldly.

Oscar seemed to be in deep thought.

“Keep an eye on that man named June. I want his every move to be reported to me,” he instructed.

The same guard spoke up. “Boss, unfortunately, that man named June has flown back to his home country yesterday. We have no idea why he left.”

Oscar narrowed his eyes. June seemed to be acting fast. He probably had a hand in this matter, but it would be hard to pin him down now that he was out of the country. He had returned to his own territory where the Adertons were an old and powerful family with connections in every stratum of the society. Even the government was deferential toward them. If the Clintons were the local tyrants of this city, the Adertons could be considered the local tyrants over there.

There was no way he could just send his men over to capture June and bring him back.

Even if June were to return to Chanaea, he would have been fully prepared. It would not be easy to catch him. “You may go now.”

“Yes, Boss.”

As soon as everyone else had left, Amelia entered the room holding a cup of hot milk.

As Oscar looked at her, his previously hardened expression instantly started to appear softer and more tender.

“Have some milk,” Amelia said gently while offering the cup to him.

Oscar took the cup and drank a big gulp. It was not too cloyingly sweet, which was just the way he liked it.

He put down the cup and pulled Amelia into his arms, rubbing his chin on the top of her head.

Feeling tickled, Amelia tried to struggle free but gave in after a few seconds and settled into his embrace like a little kitten. “What’s the matter? Is something bothering you?”

“I’m sorry I didn’t manage to capture the person who harmed Spencer,” Oscar said in a low voice while licking her earlobe.

Amelia patted his chest lightly. “You’re feeling vexed because of this? This doesn’t sound like you at all.”

“It pains my heart to see you toss and turn in bed and lose sleep over this every night. I want to capture the mastermind so that your mind can be set at ease.”

lifted her head and saw the dark rings below his eyes. Her heart ached as she thought about how much

looked straight into Amelia’s eyes. When their eyes met, he could not resist kissing her on the lips. Then, he released her and said

to,” Amelia said without hesitation. “James has asked for help from his trainer. If the two of them were able to pull me back from the brink of death, I’m sure they’ll be able to save my brother too. This will be considered as my repayment to the Winters family

really think

Amelia nodded.

“No regrets?”

Amelia laughed in resignation.

had a tiny glimmer of hope that they’d treat me like their real daughter. But now I’ve

her silent suffering. “Do

would I want to

all. I suppose they

don’t even want to recognize me as their daughter. Do you really think

Oscar was silent.

please trust me on this. Tony is a sensitive child, and he’s very sharp at sensing whether a person has kind or malicious intentions. Mom doesn’t like me, so I doubt she’ll like Tony either. There’s no need to force them to like each

the study with their arms still

Amelia nodded.

a rare

next morning, she woke up when Oscar was still sleeping

he said before putting his arms around Amelia’s leg from behind her and clinging to her like a koala clinging to a tree. “Mummy, I’ve missed you so much. It’s been a long time

and scooped Tony into her arms. “Molly, I’m taking Tony out to

I can manage on

the kitchen and set him down on the sofa. She

“Mommy, it’s the weekend today. I want to go to the playground with you. I want to ride

go to the hospital today? Uncle Spencer is unwell. I need to take care of him because Granddad and Granny are getting on in years, and they don’t have the energy to tend to him. So I need you to be a good boy and go play with Grandma first. As soon as I’m

side as he listened. Unlike other children his

one question. “Mommy, I know from watching television that Granddad and Granny are your parents, but how come I’ve never met

her heart when she heard

“You’re such an adorable boy. Which grown-up wouldn’t like you once they’ve met

why won’t Granddad and Granny meet

Spencer is unwell, and that’s keeping them too busy to

you’re lying. They obviously don’t like me,” Tony said with a

perceptive than other children his age. She had to approach the matter

believe you, Mommy. However I’ve decided to follow you to the hospital today to visit Uncle Spencer, Granddad, and Granny,” Tony said with a solemn