Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 662 Better To Sort Out Your Own Feelings

Carter stood outside the Larson residence, where he remained until all the lights inside the house went out.

As he drove, his thoughts were all over the place as he questioned his own feelings toward Jennifer. When he saw what a difficult time Jennifer was having outside the bar, it surprisingly wrenched at him in a way that left him quite confounded.

The thought of Jennifer’s aloofness toward him also threw his heart into disarray. By the time he came back to his senses, he fortuitously spotted a dog dashing across his path not too far ahead. In a moment of panic, he turned the steering wheel, and with a protracted screech, the car was spun around until it came to a complete halt.

Taking a moment to catch his breath, Carter was finally able to settle his nerves.

He leaned his forehead against the steering wheel in a cold sweat and rested there for quite some time before he restarted the engine.

Back home, he took a hot bath. Afterward, he poured himself some wine and stood by the window that overlooked the sights and sounds beyond.

He appeared distant, though it was less obvious what was going through his mind.

It was the solitude of the night that usually made one especially contemplative.

The very next day, he received a call from Faye summoning him over.

He drove home with pace and stepped inside the hall before greeting, “Mom.”

Faye was pouring some coffee into a cup with sublime elegance. When she saw him coming in, she pointed at a couch at the side. “Sit.”

Naturally, Carter did as she asked.

Placing one of the cups of coffee in front of him, Faye said, “Give it a try and let me know whether my skills have improved.”

Sampling a mouthful, Carter replied, “There’s sweetness amidst the bitter notes and a good mouthfeel. Not bad.”

“Glad you liked it.”

Placing the cup down, Carter said, “Go ahead, Mom. Why have you asked me to come over today?”

the corner of her lips with a handkerchief,

getting

him a look and said, “Don’t you play

nothing going on

think that she’s a pretty nice girl, but now, I’m just not sure whether she’s the right one for you. So, it’s wonderful that she’s no longer pestering you. Saved me a ton of worries, at least.”

you

should go on to work. I’d be heading out to

mother, Carter suddenly realized how selfish his mother was in

you find your own words a little cold, Mom?” Carter

Jennifer before? Shouldn’t

I think you’re only doing this just to preserve your own reputation, Mom, as

you mean

very well that you’re only thinking less of Jennifer because of the video of her you’ve seen online, Mom. Severing your ties with the

you say that, Carter?” said Faye in slight dismay. “I’m just doing what’s best for

doing what’s best for yourself, Mom. I’m leaving.” Carter then about-faced and straight up

“Carter! Come back here!”

he did not hear

Scott residence, Carter thumped his fists against the

out like a bullet. It was not until he slowed the vehicle to a

he found himself below Amelia’s workplace once

was stepping out of her office, and her keen eyes were swift to spot Carter’s car. She walked over and rapped upon

for me?” asked Amelia with her

at work, but I had not expected to

a beverage shop across from them, Amelia said, “I have an hour to spare on my break. We could

of them crossed the street and went into

ordered an orange juice on a whim, as

not with you today?”

her not