Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 814

It was as though Kate's personality had changed overnight. She brought Tiffany shopping every day, from one shop to another. In fact, she even told Tiffany to try out new clothes. Tiffany had been trying to finish her draft during the night, yet she had to deal with the torture Kate was imposing on her the next day with the shopping. Because of that, she soon became sleep deprived. Derrick's heart ached when he saw that, so he tried to convince his mother to stop doing that. To his surprise, Kate retorted, "When I treated her meanly, all of you thought I was being far too strict. Now that I'm trying to repair our relationship, you all think I'm intentionally making things difficult for her. What exactly do you want me to do, Derrick?”

For a moment, he was at a loss for words. Then he said, "Tiff has been staying up all night trying to rush her draft to completion for the past few days, Mom. She needs more sleep."

Kate sneered, "You think I'm intentionally making things difficult for her, aren't you, Derrick?”

That prompted him to sigh. "Mom...'

“Fine, since you think I have an ulterior motive for doing this, then maybe I should just intentionally make her life more difficult." "That's not what I mean, Mom. Fine, just do whatever you want."

Only then did she smile satisfactorily.

The next day, Kate brought Tiffany to shopping as usual.

Their shopping spree lasted for three days. If Crystal hadn't invited Kate for a meetup, Tiffany probably wouldn't have been able to escape the torture.

Amelia smiled and gave Tiffany, who was slumped on the table like a fish out of water, a cup of coffee. "What's wrong? Why do you look so tired?”

Without saying a word, Tiffany waved her hand lethargically as she sat next to her friend.

She played dead for a few minutes before raising her head.

Seeing the black bags under her friend's eyes, Amelia furrowed her eyebrows and asked, "You didn't sleep well?"

Tiffany drank the coffee and smiled bitterly. "Don't bring it up. I don't know what's gotten into my mother-in-law these days. It's as though her personality suddenly changed. She brought me shopping every day. Now, whenever I see a fashion boutique, I'd feel ill. She really does hate me to the bone. Why would she come up with new ways to torture me otherwise? But she's my elder, so I can't scold her or do anything to her."

Amelia's eyebrows furrowed even tighter.

In a single motion, Tiffany emptied the cup of coffee.

"Babe, is there any food for me to eat?” The bitter smile was still present on her face.

"Molly made some pastry. I'll bring them out from the kitchen." Amelia stood up and did precisely that.

When the food arrived, Tiffany dug in as though she was a refugee who hadn't eaten anything for years.

Amelia gently patted her back. "Slow down, Tiff.'

The moment she said that, Tiffany began to cough violently.

In response, Amelia poured her a cup of water and spoke resignedly. "Look at what you've done to yourself. If people don't know any better, they'll think you're going through a rough patch in your life when all you did was get married."

water and forcefully suppressed her urge to cough. "Accompany me for a walk outside, Babe. I'm feeling a little bored. My mother- in-law's attitude changes every day. In one second, she'll berate me. In

Amelia nodded.

Amelia drove her

by an alley, the women's sharp eyes caught the sight of

as she walked ahead. Meanwhile, Derrick was walking behind. The three of them appeared like a

seatbelt tightened as she bit her lip.

telling her there was an online novel that needed to be published today, so he had to attend a meeting at the company. And yet, there he was, accompanying Kate and Crystal instead of being in the

must be some misunderstanding here. Her mind felt as though it was a whirling mess. There's no way he would lie to me.

she pulled her phone out

asked with a shaky voice, "Are you

"Mhm" faintly made her heart drop all the

a reason why you're calling me, Tiff?” he

of sight was fixed on the man still following Kate and Crystal.

"It's nothing. I was just wondering when you'll be getting off work today. How about

Mom's not at home tonight, so you should use the time to rest. I'll buy you your favorite fruit crepe later tonight." "All right. In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. Bye.”

unbuckled

crept into Tiffany's

grabbed her friend's hand and shook her

Not like

as she used to be. It's as if she becomes a timid mouse whenever she deals with matters concerning Derrick. I'm afraid she'll get her feelings hurt, but

swirl in her mind as she watched Derrick and the other two leave further

you afraid of. Tiff? In the past, you wouldn't have been so fearful.” She slapped her steering wheel and spoke with a hint of

turned a little paler as her eyes

she sighed gloomily. "Maybe it's

his word?

a misunderstanding, Tiff. You should ask him about it

stared out the window. "The call earlier was his

should trust and have faith in each other. However, if Derrick truly had nothing to do

today. It's awful

conflicted look, Amelia glanced at her friend before

to her friend, it would only

other side, Derrick was staring at the women in front of him with annoyance. He was forced to lie to Tiffany because he was afraid she would overthink what he said if he was being truthful. He did have a meeting in the company earlier, but Kate called

Crystal, he had no choice but to join them. It also greatly frustrated

need to do

He didn't even

him. "Crystal's about to leave. You should join us for a meal first. You and Crystal did grow up together, after

appeared

Derrick. I just want to have a meal with you.

Derrick agreed to the