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.

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

lips parted, but she did

gently and said,

he was willing to give unconditionally. Amelia would have fallen in

well that they took good care of 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, she viewed him

wider when he

house, Tiffany, who was playing with Tony,

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

then. This is his territory, anyway. We can't be

Amelia nodded in agreement.

glanced at the two women before quietly disappearing into the kitchen. While watching him leave, Tiffany went deep in thought before saying, “I might actually consider

friend,

bad. Most importantly, he's a responsible person. If he was interested in me, I would've accepted him in a heartbeat. Getting to know someone from scratch in a relationship is such a hassle. I'd rather date him. At least, I know him from

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

honest with me, Tiff. Do you really wish to develop a relationship with Kurt?

at the airport resurfaced in her mind. She

kidding. I only see Kurt as a friend. Besides, he's devoted to you,

your

Tiffany shrugged in response.

the dishes out

Kurt after arranging all the dishes

Amelia wanted to tell them she had eaten, but she did not have the heart to say so when she realized everyone had been waiting for her to start the

Tiffany wiped her lips with a napkin and asked, “Kurt, you're such a kind and loving person. No one out

almost spat out the food in his mouth. Thankfully, he swallowed it just in time but still

a glass of

look. In a serious tone, he said,

“Who says I was

pursed his lips into a tight line,

once in a while. He had a handsome face, but he

for Oscar, Tiffany would think Kurt was a better match for Amelia. Sadly, Amelia did not have

“Watch

speaking, Tiffany

Amelia was baffled.

I just jinx her? Tsk...

about Kurt's reasons for staying by her side. After all, there was no getting rid of him, and

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 about having an Astorian in their company. That helped her to feel less nervous without realizing

her and grinned. “So? What do you think about the

the smile, Amelia responded, “It's amazing! They're the most harmonious group of people I've ever met in my life. I'm sure I'll have a great time if I work here

hear that. If you really like it here, you can work here once

lips, and she declined politely, “I'm sorry, Teddy. There's someone terribly

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

could not help but chuckle. She felt relaxed when she was with Teddy, and she believed he could become a great mentor and friend

were too bold for allowing someone to follow you

designs. That's the reason I chose you. So, work hard, and I'll guide you through it. Soon, you'll make a name for yourself in this

thank you in

chatting while heading to another

from the design industry will be there. Would you

had spent with Tony for the past few days because she had been

him. I'm afraid he's going to get

anyway. You can always go to the next one. Like what you Chanaeans always say, haste makes waste. Sometimes, it's

grinned. “Who would've known you'd

but I didn't get to pick it up. Anyway, I plan to live there when I'm older. I love the lively