Too Much to Bear My Love

Oscar gave her a grim look, saying, “Ms. Larson, you’re prettier than I imagined, but I detest your character. I don’t like women like you. You’re miles behind Amelia.”

Jennifer’s lovely face turned menacing.

“Jennifer, the reason I called you here today was to warn you not to touch Amelia. I won’t permit anyone to interfere with my marriage. Whether she cheats on me or divorces me is my own affair. Mind your own business. The Larsons may have a strong base overseas, but they are nothing compared to the Clintons here. Get this into your head,” Oscar threatened.

Jennifer gaped at Oscar incredulously. “Mr. Clinton, what’s so good about Amelia? You’ve seen the photos, yet you’re still willing to let her stay by your side?”

“Ms. Larson, that’s between Amelia and me. I don’t have to explain anything to you,” Oscar replied icily.

Jennifer crossed her arms, scoffing, “Who would’ve thought that a prominent figure, like yourself, would still be tied to your wife’s apron strings?”

“You don’t have to concern yourself with me,” Oscar retorted. “Watch out for yourself. If these photos are leaked, you know what the consequences are.”

Jennifer snickered. “Don’t worry, Mr. Clinton. I’m not that clueless. But in terms of mutual compatibility, I think Cassie Yard’s a more suitable match for you. You’ve known Cassie for so many years, almost got married, and now she’s even carrying your child! Wouldn’t you say your destiny is more aligned with Cassie’s than Amelia’s?”

Oscar’s face darkened. “How do you know Cassie?”

Jennifer took a sip of her tea and made as if to speak. Just then, the door opened, and a few handsome waiters swarmed into the room. They quickly filled the table with multiple dishes.

“Mr. Clinton, Ms. Larson, the food you ordered has arrived. Please enjoy your meal,” one of the young men said politely.

Oscar picked out a couple of bills from his wallet and handed them to the waiter. “Your tip.”

The young man who had spoken received them and thanked Oscar profusely. “Thank you. Mr. Clinton. If there are no other requests, we’ll head back downstairs.”

Oscar nodded.

After the waiters had made their exit, Jennifer remarked, “Mr. Clinton, you sure are magnanimous towards working-class folk.”

“How do you know Cassie?” Like a dog with a bone, Oscar refused to let Jennifer change the subject.

“I don’t know Cassie; I merely didn’t see what was so fantastic about Amelia, so I went about my own investigation into the matter. I was rather astonished to find out along the way that you’re quite the hopeless romantic at heart,” Jennifer replied snarkily.

“Don’t you dare touch Cassie either, or I’ll see that you regret it,” Oscar warned.

of both worlds, though? It’s rather uncommon to see someone cheat as brazenly

again. I don’t take kindly to others interfering with what belongs to me. I’m the only one who can say no to our marriage,” he declared. Having

then slammed her fist onto the table with a resounding thud. She muttered hatefully, “Amelia, you’re an absolute vixen! You’ve got Carter protecting you, and even after seeing those shameful photos of yours, Oscar has even stepped up his defense of you. Why?

humiliating Amelia, and expelling her from the Clintons,

depth here. Their tremendous power and influence overseas was ultimately no match for

the local market. Before she accomplished that, she had to be wary of displeasing Oscar. Jennifer

will allow you to steal Carter away from me. He’s mine,”

picked up her bag and left. The sumptuous dishes remained on the table, gradually

the glass, he saw Tiffany dancing comically for Amelia, who was lying on the bed.

shape than the day before. Watching her, Oscar felt a strange sense of relief. Having seen her collapse unconscious in Tiffany’s arms the previous night, Oscar couldn’t deny that anxiety had risen unbidden in his throat. At that moment, the

the corners

only intended to drop by, but he remained at the window staring in for the longest time. All of a sudden, his phone rang shrilly with a call from Olivia. A moment later, the door of the

stood in the doorway, asking, “Oscar, why didn’t you come in? Amelia’s waited for you the

he had been thoroughly exposed. However, his embarrassment was

“Mom.”

demanded, chuckling. Tugging at his arm, she

had utterly cemented the conflict between them. The initial intimacy of their marriage had entirely evaporated,

up her things and said, “Mrs. Clinton, I have some unfinished drafts that my editor is harassing me over. I’ll leave to do them. Please take good

genially. “You’ve cared for Amelia the whole day and gone to much trouble yourself. When Amelia is discharged, I’ll whip up a few dishes to

such courtesies, Mrs. Clinton! Amelia’s my good friend, so it’s only right that I take

Olivia nodded.

Amelia. “Babe, call me if there’s anything, okay? It’s not healthy for you to keep everything

it,” Amelia replied. “Take care and give me a call when you

without so much

just arrived. Anyone in her position would have given you a tongue-lashing. Apologize to her right away! Don’t

avoided his gaze, saying, “Mom, you’ve accompanied me the entire afternoon. Please go home and rest. The nurses will look

understood immediately. She said meaningfully, “I’ll go home first to prepare some food. I’ll be back at ten o’clock later. Oscar, Amelia’s pregnant, so you must be sure to take good care of her. I won’t forgive you

Oscar nodded obediently.

too much about the photographs. I’ll deal with that. Your priority now is to take care of yourself and

replied, “Thank you,

the head fondly, then remarked, “Have a good rest. Don’t overthink. I’ll

Mom. Drive safe,” Amelia