Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 850 That Was Her Chance

When Olivia and Amelia got to Stephanie’s room, Isabella pointed at the man in the corner and roared, “Mom, who’s this guy? Do you know that Aunt Olivia saw him? My entire life is destroyed now!”

Carol handed the man several thousand and uttered in a disgusted tone, “Get lost.” Then, the man left the Walker residence without any clothes on. Isabella nearly passed out as she watched the scene.

Glaring at her, Carol said darkly, “Why don’t you ask yourself about your shameful behavior at the hospital? The doctor was helping to bandage your wounds, yet you kept grabbing his hand to kiss him like a cat in heat. You were even moaning! You’ve utterly disgraced our entire family.

If some snoop had taken your photo and uploaded it onto the internet, your reputation would’ve gotten ripped to shreds. Just so you know, that guy was someone you wouldn’t let go of while at the hospital. We had no choice but to bring him back with us. But now, you’re blaming me? Oh, I could kill you right now!”

Isabella was so shocked that she turned as pale as a sheet. The injury on her arm did not even seem to hurt anymore.

“How can this be? How is this possible? How can things end like this when I have yet to carry out my plan?” she mumbled. I refuse to believe that the heavens would be so cruel to me!

As Isabelle returned to her room dispiritedly, Carol shot her a vicious glare and muttered under her breath, “She truly is the jinx of the Walker family.”

After that, Carol went to Stephanie’s room and said with an apologetic smile, “I’m so sorry you had to see that, Mrs. Clinton.”

Olivia shook her head. “That’s all right. Isabella is still my beloved goddaughter. Although that man looks polite and mild-mannered, he seems as poor as a church mouse. He’s not a good match for Isabella. But, of course, that’s your family’s private matter. As an outsider, I shouldn’t get involved.”

“Isn’t that the truth, though? But she’s all grown up and can make her own decisions. As parents, we can’t interfere too much, either. Just let her be,” Carol responded with a grimace.

Nodding, Olivia did not say anything more. Nonetheless, she could not help being disappointed that Isabella had brought home a man to fool around with before it was even dark. She did not feel as fond of Isabella as before.

The two women were still making small talk when Isabella knocked on the door and walked in, neatly dressed. She approached Olivia, then bowed solemnly and apologized. “I’m sorry for that ugly scene just now. It was my fault.”

Helping her up, Olivia replied, “You didn’t do anything wrong, so there’s no need to apologize. But even if you bring your boyfriend home, you can’t mess around like that. Besides, it’s clear that the guy is from a very ordinary family and isn’t a good match for you. You should think about it carefully.”

Isabella lowered her head. Despite feeling displeased with what she had just heard, she answered meekly, “I understand, Aunt Olivia. I thought he was a good person at first. That’s why I planned to date him and see how things would turn out. I never expected him to behave so appallingly and lace my drink with drugs. Even though my parents sent me to the hospital, it was no use. They had no choice but to let the both of us… I can only blame myself for getting a boyfriend like that.”

“How could he do such a terrible thing to you? That’s too much! We can’t let a loser like that off the hook so easily. What’s his address? I’ll send some people to teach him a lesson,” Olivia declared furiously.

A look of panic flashed across Isabella’s eyes, and she shook her head. “There’s no need for that, Aunt Olivia. Just think of it as something I need to suffer in silence. After all, as a lady, it’ll only tarnish my reputation if others find out what happened.”

Olivia gazed at her thoughtfully and did not press the matter further.

Glancing at her uneasily, Isabella swallowed hard and asked softly, “Are you mad at me, Aunt Olivia?”

Her question tickled Olivia, and the latter responded, “Why would I be mad that you’re dating?”

“Well, because I was a pushover and dated a sad excuse for a boyfriend.”

“In that case, your parents should be the ones who should be even more upset, isn’t that so? I may be your godmother, but technically, I’m still an outsider. Don’t you agree?” Olivia replied with amusement.

Isabella’s face turned ashen.

Her words seem to be hinting at me not to delude myself. Even though she acknowledges me as her goddaughter, I’m still nothing more than an outsider. She doesn’t even care that I’m dating.

Taking Isabella’s hand, Olivia added, “Don’t overthink things. My hope is that you’ll date someone from a good family. Even so, the most important thing is your feelings toward that person. And if you do get married, I’ll prepare a generous dowry for you.”

Isabella frowned as she looked down. She replied docilely, “Thank you, Aunt Olivia.”

Isabella put on an obedient front, but her eyes glinted with malice. She had already gotten so far and could not afford to fail. If Olivia did become an obstacle in her plan to be a part of the Clinton family, she had no qualms about getting rid of her. She would not let anyone get in her way of reveling in power and riches.

Olivia remained in the bedroom for around an hour. Then, the housekeeper knocked on the door and said, “Mr. Clinton has arrived.”

Isabella’s eyes lit up instantly when she heard Oscar’s name. She sprang to her feet with unconcealed excitement, and everyone turned their gazes toward her in unison.

flashed in her eyes as she abruptly realized her blunder. “Nature calls. I need to use the bathroom,”

said, “She’s so unmannerly. Again, I apologize that you had to see

Olivia chuckled.

we’ll be heading home now,” she

to

prepare Tony’s favorite dishes. They should be ready by now, and we’ll be able to start dinner as soon as we get back. I’ll pop in another day to visit Stephanie and my

hurriedly shot Stephanie a

am practically bored out of my mind. I’ve been looking forward to spending time with you and chatting. If you

and answered with a laugh, “How can you still act like a

nearly caved in and accepted the invitation. However, Tony said in a piping voice,

Olivia changed her mind at

replied, “We won’t be joining you for dinner today. Maybe some other time. Tony is a picky eater, but he loves the sauce our cook whips up. Tony always gets a huge appetite and can finish three helpings of meat with that sauce. He’s a

Carol’s and Stephanie’s faces shifted at once, and the latter nearly dug her fingernails into

leave with Amelia when Isabella

door, Aunt Olivia,”

older woman nodded in

all trooped downstairs, and Oscar stepped forward. He took Tony from Olivia’s arms, then placed a hand on the back of Amelia’s head and pulled her in for a deep kiss

go, Oscar asked Olivia, “Shall we head

Olivia nodded.

He appeared polite and

Isabella clenched her jaw tightly and

her in the back. At that moment, she felt a faint loathing for how two-faced

Olivia, there’s no need to tell him

ever not? It’s great that you’re dating. It’ll also save Oscar the worry of being unsure whether you might still harbor feelings for him. Besides, we’re family. As an

was caught off guard by

merely glanced at Isabella and

happens that everyone is here, you should stay for dinner, Aunt Olivia. Even if you rush home now, Tony won’t get to

and said, “Grandma, I want to eat the

adorable he was, Olivia felt her heart melt

time. We

Isabella watched them leave, she balled her hands into fists,

“Hurry and get inside. Are you planning

look on Isabella’s face was inscrutable as she

hold a candle to the Clinton family. However, we’re still a wealthy family, and many would jump at the chance of marrying you. Whenever I think about that riff-raff you brought home, I feel completely humiliated. How could you

even my biological mother?” Isabella asked, gazing

yourself after you got drugged. I’d be happy if you were half as obedient as Rachel and stopped

care about is Rachel. Have you considered that everything I’m doing is for the good of the family? What has Rachel ever done? What else does she

fell on deaf

unfairness of the situation, Isabella went to Stephanie’s room and grabbed the latter’s hand. She burst into tears and said,

talking about? What do you mean, go down the drain?” Stephanie asked

proceeded to give an embellished version of what

told Kurt to kidnap you, then took nude

of the room. Unexpectedly, Aunt Olivia saw that and thought I was fooling around with my boyfriend. If she’s disappointed in

replied frostily, “You’re an idiot. How can I

me now. If you don’t,

froze. “How do you

whispered something into her

for a moment, Stephanie replied, “I’ll try to put in a few good words for you when I’m with Mom. The thing is, I’m still recovering from giving birth and can’t go to my family’s house. I’m

go back to the Clinton residence and stay there? That way, you’ll get the chance to drug Oscar. We’ve put in so much effort for so long. If we fail, everything will have been for naught, and Amelia will well and truly become the lady of the Clinton household. Even you, the family’s eldest daughter, will be cast aside if that happens. Without your family’s support, Noah will naturally lose interest in you. Don’t forget that my

vicious look appeared in her eyes for

help

become the lady of the house. If so, Noah will really have