Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 148 A Solemn Promise

“I’ll leave it to the two of you then. I’m old now, and I can’t meddle in the affairs of young people anymore,” Elizabeth said, somewhat grudgingly. “Oz, if you no longer feel the same for Cassie as you did at the beginning, then you shouldn’t have led her on. Cassie could have gone on to much better things at Erihal. Perhaps she could even have become a world-class pianist after two or three years. The Yard family doesn’t lack money, but it’s always good for women to have a profession of their own.”

Oscar stared steadfastly ahead without speaking.

Elizabeth sighed.

“Oz, I’m truthfully quite disappointed with you. I’d always believed that you were a man of your word. However, you’ve gone back and forth between two women, taking pleasure in both of them even as they suffer from your indecisiveness. As a woman, I despise men like you. Of course, I strongly objected to Cassie becoming a third party in your marriage. It’s too bad that she’s my only daughter. As much as I disapprove of her, she’s all I have, and I’ve got to support her. I can’t stand by idly and let you hurt her.”

Elizabeth finished off her surprisingly moving speech by gazing up at Oscar defiantly.

Oscar looked away. After pausing for a moment, he met Elizabeth’s eyes. “Mrs. Yard, I didn’t think things through since the beginning, so I’m truly sorry for that. I’ll definitely deal with Cassie tactfully and deal with her as gently as I can. Even though we may no longer be a couple, I’d still like to affirm that as long as she needs help, she only has to tell me. I’ll immediately drop everything to help her to the best that I can. This is my promise to her. You can be sure that I’ll keep my word.”

Elizabeth’s resentment towards Oscar had greatly lessened by this point, and her face was no longer as tense as it was.

“Oz, this is the promise you have made, so you can’t go back on your word for the rest of your life. All I have is Cassie. Even if you don’t end up together with her, I hope that you’ll help Cassie retain Yard Group and fend off prying hands. Cassie’s excellent at playing the piano, but she doesn’t have much experience in business dealings. I don’t know if Cassie will be able to manage things,” Elizabeth replied.

Oscar nodded. “Mrs. Yard, I promise that whatever happens between us, I’ll never let Yard Group fall into the hands of an outsider. This is my solemn promise to you. As long as Cassie asks for help, I’ll come to her aid.”

Elizabeth was pleased.

“Oz, it’s late. Go in and sleep then,” Elizabeth said in a milder tone. “Initially, I thought you should head back, but you’ve seen for yourself how unwilling Cassie is to let you go. She’s still weak and prone to emotional agitation. Please take good care of her.”

Oscar hesitated, then nodded slowly.

“You head back first then, Mrs. Yard. Leave Cassie to me,” Oscar said. “Mr. Yard’s busy with the business these days, and it’ll be taxing on him to care for Cassie as well. Go back and assure him that I’ll be here.”

“We’ll have to trouble you, then. If anything happens to Cassie, be sure to call me. We could have hired a dedicated nurse for her, but she insisted on having you here. I’m helpless in many matters regarding Cassie. Please bear with her, and I’ll leave her to you,” Elizabeth instructed before picking up her bag and making her exit.

Oscar stood outside Cassie’s hospital room. The entire corridor seemed deserted. That block consisted of premium wards, and the decor and facilities available were the best.

Oscar fished out his phone from his pocket and dialed Amelia. She answered almost instantly.

“Have you gone home?” Oscar asked.

Amelia’s voice over the phone was hushed. “I’m at still the hospital. Carter’s still in the operating room. How’s Ms. Yard?”

“She has just fallen asleep,” Carter replied.

you in her room?” Amelia asked

on a chair along the corridor,” Carter

and rest. I’ll be heading back with Tiff in a

“OK.”

interactions over the years. An air of bashful romance floated over each of

hadn’t snatched the phone over from Amelia. “Mr. Clinton, quickly go back and watch over Cassie. I’m borrowing Amelia for now. I’ll return Amelia to you when you’ve

that, Tiffany vehemently

up, saying, “Babe, you look ridiculous. If you smile any wider,

her hands to her cheeks, feeling her

state. This silly girl is digging deeper and deeper into her own grave every day! Tiffany was pleased to see Amelia’s joy but remained wary of the worst possible outcome that might befall Amelia—a divorce. Tiffany dared not imagine the

just a scared little girl

look

Tiffany with incomprehension. “What do I

rush of romance should have been long over! Isn’t

in the sweet feeling after the conversation she had with

don’t laugh at me,” Amelia said in

of sorts, you should maintain a clear mind and forbid yourself from getting too close, and don’t commit yourself so fully to him! If the worst happens, at least you won’t have such a

Amelia’s smile dimmed somewhat.

that, Tiffany felt

“I’m sorry, Babe. I…”

you’re right,” Amelia broke in, shaking her head vigorously. “If you hadn’t reminded me, I’d still be naively smitten, and leap into

Tiffany grew uneasy.

are you OK?”

got a little too greedy along the way and started wanting more than I

Tiffany began to panic.

you

I’m not that fragile. I’ve always understood the nature of our relationship and my place in Oscar’s heart. I won’t force things to go my way or expect them to.

could they possibly be worried about? I don’t think they even want to see us. If it wasn’t for Carter, they’d probably have gotten rid of

over these four or five years. Besides, I’m not asking for much. All I want is

pretty generous. I wouldn’t be able to think of them

really want to be hurt by people I have no attachment to. If I started to care about them, I’d surely be on the losing end,” Amelia said with an air of

I respect your decision. If you have chosen not to get involved, then I shan’t either. Don’t expect me to be polite to the Scotts, though. That’s the best I can do to keep myself from rushing over and beating them up. I get all fired up whenever

down. Don’t be angry. You’re going to get wrinkles

but