Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 864 Tony Is Thoughtful

After resting for a day, Amelia met up with Teddy, who gave her a warm hug. Smiling, he said, “Welcome, Ms. Winters. I believe your talent in design will shine.”

Amelia returned the hug and said, “You can just call me Amelia, Mr. Rice. Ms. Winters sounds too formal.”

“Then, please address me as Teddy. Our ages aren't too far apart, anyway.”

Amelia nodded, grinning. “Sure.”

With that, Teddy took her around the school she was enrolling, explained its history, and introduced her to the principal and professors. Perhaps it was Teddy introducing her personally that made the big shots scrutinize her.

Using the local language, Teddy praised, “She's an extremely talented woman. With me as her mentor, she'll one day make a name for herself in the design industry.”

When the principal and the professors heard that, they nodded at Amelia, making her wonder if Teddy told them something about her.

Once Amelia had met everyone, Teddy said, “Let's go have a meal. You've come all the way from Chanaea. As the host, I must treat you to our local dishes.”

“Thank you, Teddy,” Amelia said with a smile.

“Don't be so formal. We're going to be colleagues in the future. I believe we'll become great partners.”

“I look forward to it.”

With that, Amelia had a meal with them before Teddy sent her home to the apartment Kurt bought.

“Well, this is my place. Would you like to come up for a cup of coffee?” Amelia asked out of politeness.

“Oh, I'll be honored to, but I still have matters to deal with at the company. Next time, perhaps? I look forward to drinking Chanaea's Black Ivory Coffee.”

“All right, go ahead with your work. I brought many types of coffee from Chanaea. Feel free to get some from me if you like them.”

“I can't replicate the taste even if I did. I prefer to have one made by you. Anyway, I should get going. I look forward to a piece of great work from you.”

Amelia bobbed her head.

Soon, Teddy drove away. Just as she was about to turn around to enter the building, she saw Kurt standing at the entrance. The sight of him stunned her momentarily, but she quickly snapped out of it and walked over hesitatingly.

“Why are you here, Kurt?” asked Amelia as she arrived before him.

Gazing at her, Kurt explained with a smile, “I was worried about you, so I came down to wait. I can accompany you when you go to school next time. After all, you're not familiar with this place yet. It makes me worry a lot.”

Amelia merely flashed him a smile and changed the topic. “Let's go up. I miss Tony.”

Kurt's gaze darkened, but he still entered the elevator after her.

While waiting for the elevator to come to a stop, Amelia fixed her gaze on her reflection, not knowing what to say to Kurt. Suddenly, the atmosphere turned awkward.

Kurt glanced at her and smiled. “Amelia, I made your favorite soup. Make sure to have more of it later. You look like you've lost some weight these days.”

Amelia lowered her gaze as if she thought of something. Then, she lifted her head and said politely, “Thank you, Kurt.”

The hopeful look in Kurt's eyes gradually disappeared, and an ache appeared in his heart.

He opened his mouth to say something but decided to swallow the words instead.

Not long after, the elevator door opened. Amelia was about to step out when Kurt finally blurted, “Amelia, can we go back to how things were in Beshya?”

Amelia halted. In the end, she sighed and turned around, saying, “Kurt, I don't want to waste your time. You've always been like family to me. I really hope you can get married and have children. I don't want you to be lonely for the rest of your life.”

Kurt smiled a smile that made his stern expression melt away.

your side when you're in trouble. At least I can ensure your safety. Everything I did for you, I did out of willingness. It's not to make you feel guilty. Living the rest of my life alone is not a big deal, anyway,”

she did not know what she

and said,

was willing to give unconditionally. Amelia would have fallen in love with him if she did not already

the latter with all their hearts. No woman on earth would not fall for someone like him. Regardless, Amelia knew she could not reciprocate Kurt's feelings for her. Hence,

when

the house, Tiffany, who was playing with Tony, walked over, grinning. “You're back! How did

me with the admission procedures. So, I can start attending classes next week. He even offered to be my mentor. I'm really grateful for all the help he's given when we've only met a few

time to treat him to a meal, then. This is his territory, anyway. We can't

Amelia nodded in agreement.

before quietly disappearing into the kitchen. While watching him leave, Tiffany went deep in thought before saying, “I might actually consider dating Kurt if he

friend,

him in a heartbeat. Getting to

past Amelia's eyes. The more she thought about it, the more she found the idea plausible. Her only fear was Tiffany not being serious

develop a relationship with Kurt?

heartbreaking scene of Derrick calling out to her at the airport resurfaced in her mind. She

a friend. Besides, he's devoted to you, while I'm going to need a few years to forget

eyes. “Tsk. You and your nonsense. You got my hopes up

Tiffany shrugged in response.

the dishes out

arranging all the dishes on the

heart to say so when she realized everyone had been waiting

a napkin and asked, “Kurt, you're such a kind and loving person. No one out there would've guessed that you can even cook. Have you

his mouth. Thankfully, he swallowed

Tiffany, Amelia handed him a glass

with difficulty and cast Tiffany a look. In a serious tone, he said, “Tiffany, I don't like

ignorance, Tiffany asked innocently, “Who says I was joking? I was

pursed his lips into a tight line, looking extremely

to tease Kurt once in a while. He had a handsome face, but he always put on a stern expression. He would only show

think Kurt was a better match

“Watch your words, Tiff.

moment she finished speaking, Tiffany actually choked

Amelia was baffled.

I just jinx her? Tsk...

her side. After all, there was no getting rid of him, and she would only end up

the house. She began attending classes at school. Sometimes, she would attend seminars specially organized by members with Teddy. She learned a great deal through interacting with others. Once she had adjusted to life there, Teddy brought her to Atlas Corporation and introduced her to the employees and partners there. It was her first time experiencing foreigners' work culture. Surprisingly, the employees were enthusiastic and curious

do you think about the culture and people in the company? Are

group of people I've ever met in my life. I'm sure I'll have a great time if I work

here, you can work here once the renovations end. We can just look for

“I'm sorry, Teddy. There's someone terribly important to me in my country who I need to return to. I really

Teddy did not seem bothered by her answer. “I sort of guessed it. That's why I told the others long ago to pick you as our spokesperson because you have a healthy image. Besides, you have a face loved by both locals and foreigners. That's why

relaxed when she was with Teddy, and she

in Chanaea. I thought you were too bold for allowing someone to follow you

talented people. Moreover, you have your own ideas about your designs. That's the reason I chose you. So, work hard, and I'll guide

thank you

heading to

ended, Teddy said, “Amela, there's a party tonight, and many experts from the

guilty when she recalled how little time she had spent with Tony for the past few days because she had been so busy. In the end, she had

for me at home. I haven't been spending quality time with him. I'm afraid he's going to get

anyway. You can always go

you'd know so much about our

pick it up. Anyway,