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.

“Nature calls. I need to use

unmannerly. Again, I apologize that you

Olivia chuckled.

here, we’ll be heading home

asked her to stay

ready by now, and we’ll be able to start dinner as

that, Carol hurriedly

Mom. I’ve been stuck inside the house all day and am practically bored out of my mind. I’ve been looking forward to spending time with you and chatting. If you go back now, I’ll

a laugh, “How can you still act like a big child

invitation. However, Tony said in a piping voice, “Grandma, I want to eat the lobster we have at

that, Olivia changed her mind at

joining you for dinner today. Maybe some other time. Tony is a picky eater, but he loves the sauce our cook whips up.

expressions on Carol’s and Stephanie’s faces shifted at once, and the latter nearly dug her

with Amelia

door, Aunt Olivia,”

woman nodded

took Tony from Olivia’s arms, then placed a hand on the back of Amelia’s head and pulled her in for a

Oscar asked Olivia,

Olivia nodded.

him just now. He appeared polite and mild-mannered, but he didn’t look as though he was from a well-off family. Be extra nice to him when

Isabella clenched her jaw

that time to stab her in the back. At that moment, she

to say, “Aunt Olivia, there’s no need to tell him about such

worry of being unsure whether you might still harbor feelings for him. Besides, we’re family. As an older brother, it’s only right that Oscar looks out for

was caught off guard by

glanced at Isabella

Aunt Olivia. Even if you rush home now, Tony won’t get

“Grandma, I want to eat the lobster dish our cook

was, Olivia felt her heart melt

this time. We should get going. Otherwise, Tony will

them leave, she balled her hands into fists, and a myriad of unfathomable expressions

get inside. Are you planning on

face was inscrutable as

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

Isabella asked, gazing at Carol with

the hospital to make a fool of yourself after you got drugged. I’d be happy

family? What has Rachel ever done? What else does she

fell

the latter’s hand. She burst into tears and said, “You have to help me this time. Otherwise, our efforts all this while will go

are you talking about? What do you mean,

give an embellished version

saying Amelia told Kurt to kidnap you, then took nude photos of you

effects of the drug, but I felt so disgusted with myself that I kicked him out of the room. Unexpectedly, Aunt Olivia saw that and thought I was fooling around with my boyfriend. If she’s disappointed in me, I’ll never get to marry into the

How can

tear-stained face toward Stephanie, Isabella warned, “You’re the only person who can help me now. If you don’t,

“How do you want

something into her

to my family’s house. I’m afraid I won’t be able to get Oscar to come here and see me. The most I can do is ask

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 brother has a woman he dated for almost ten

look appeared in her eyes for a

help you,” she

really have the guts to go out and sleep around. Once I lose my family as a pillar of support, I won’t be able to control him. Noah and I are in the same boat. I’ll only be able to mend