Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 695 My First Compliment From You

After lunch, both of them walked out of the restaurant side by side. Olivia asked, “Isabella, is everything fine between Oscar and you?”

“Now that Oscar is married, he tries to avoid any misunderstanding. Even though I’m his god-sister, it’s unavoidable for him to treat me indifferently due to the fact that we’re not related by blood,” Isabella commented in a nonchalant tone while giving her shoulders a shrug.

After pondering a moment, Olivia suggested, “Come, I’ll go with you to the office and talk to Oscar about it.”

“Aunt Olivia, there’s no need for that. Since we’re both working in the same place and I had feelings for him before, it’s normal for him to keep his distance.”

“In that case, do you still like him?”

Isabella was briefly stunned before breaking out a wry smile. “It’s not easy to let go once you love someone. Nevertheless, I’ve decided to go on blind dates. There’s this guy who’s the eldest son of the Windsor family and has just returned from overseas. My mom says that he’s someone successful and has a good sense of humor. Since he’s educated overseas, his background would be similar to mine. Therefore, I think we would make a good match.”

Olivia tilted her head at Isabella and smiled. “It’s good that you have chosen that path. Just a few days ago, I mentioned you to a few friends of mine from prominent families, asking them to introduce some eligible bachelors. They did bring up a few and even showed me pictures. However, I was worried that you wouldn’t be open to it, so I didn’t tell you. Now that you are, you should take a look. If you see anyone that catches your eye, I’ll make the arrangements for you to meet them.”

Suddenly, an evil glint flashed in Isabella’s eye, as she watched the ongoing traffic in front of her. A devious thought had entered her mind. She was wondering how wonderful it would be if she could push the hypocritical old hag beside her toward the road so that the latter would disappear from the world. If it wasn’t because of Olivia’s unrealistic promises, she wouldn’t have been entrapped by her feelings for Oscar.

“Isabella, what’s wrong? The light has turned green.” Olivia’s voice brought her back to reality.

Regaining her senses, she gave Olivia an apologetic look. “Aunt Olivia, excuse me for being distracted.”

Olivia replied, “Let’s go. Next time, you have to be more mindful when crossing the road. Or else, you might be hit by a car.”

“I understand,” Isabella acknowledged the advice.

When they returned to Clinton Corporations, Isabella remarked, “Aunt Olivia, I’ll be going back to my office and won’t be going up with you.”

Olivia nodded in response.

As Isabella took the elevator up, Olivia took a separate one that was reserved for members of the Clinton family to the top floor.

“Welcome, Mrs. Clinton,” the secretary greeted Olivia upon arrival.

“Is Oscar is his office?” Olivia asked.

an hour more. Why don’t you wait inside?” Linda invited Olivia into the office and brought

must be Linda,” Olivia

anything else I can do

had lunch

a celebrity chef restaurant. It should

to heat it up for him. Don’t let him have

reassured her. “I’ll be

Olivia nodded.

for half an hour, Oscar returned to the office. Linda subsequently brought an

while it’s hot. Anyway, I’ll head

his face. He

pointed at the box. “You should eat first. There’s something I want to talk

went ahead as he

down his food, he wiped his mouth with a napkin. “Mom,

day is the Walkers’ thirtieth wedding anniversary. Since we are their in-laws, Amelia and you will need to show

could have told

you should come home and stay over. Ever since your sister got married, she seldom

I’ll bring Amelia and Tony back once I’m

don’t want to be the unreasonable mother-in-law anymore. Since the anger I felt for her has been negated by Tony, you should get her to visit me more often. After

“Mom, Amelia would be delighted to hear you say that, for she has always felt bad about disappearing with Tony. Even though you have forgiven her, she’s afraid to approach you, as she’s worried that you still resent her. Bringing this up is a sign that you have let go of the past. Consequently,

with joy. How come? Are you worried that I’ll get

Oscar chuckled without rebutting.

have remarried, there’s no way I’m going to replace Tony’s mother. He is everything to me now, and the last person I would ever

that he didn’t understand his mother

she had grown up in a wealthy family and never tolerated dissent, she was still willing to accept a daughter-in-law she disapproved of for the sake of her children

my leave now. Don’t forget about the Walkers’ wedding

around and said, “Oscar, please treat Isabella better and stop being snarky to her. Don’t forget that your sister

lips were pursed

it for my sake,” Olivia pleaded, which was a rare

choice but to

then that Olivia left in satisfaction, while Oscar threw