Too Much to Bear My Love

Too Much to Bear, My Love Chapter 151

After Tiffany ended the call, Amelia asked, “Was that Shannon?”

Tiffany nodded.

Then, Amelia remarked, “It seems like those working as an editor are all but night owls. They work tirelessly just to get a book published.”

Tiffany stood up and stretched lazily. “Editor is a high-risk profession. They are at a higher risk of sudden cardiac death as they always need to work off-the-clock.”

Amelia shook her head in disagreement. She thought Tiffany was exaggerating it.

“Babe, go take your shower and then go to bed. It’s late now, and the baby needs some rest.”

Amelia complied as she entered Tiffany’s bedroom and took a new set of pajamas. Then, she took a warm shower in the washroom.

It was already half-past-three in the morning after their shower. As it was past their usual bedtime, they found it difficult to fall asleep.

Lying on the bed, Tiffany asked, “Babe, I’m not sleepy at all. What now?”

Amelia said, “I’m not sleepy as well.”

Tiffany turned to face Amelia. “Why don’t we have a chat?”

“About what?”

“Well, tell me what you think about Oscar. How do you feel about him?”

Amelia blinked her eyes, feeling confused. “What do I think about him?”

Tiffany asked cautiously, “Babe, I don’t mean to pry into your personal affairs nor was it my intention to rain on your parade. It’s just that Oscar is indecisive between you and Cassie. If—only if—he chooses Cassie in the end, what are you going to do?”

The smile on Amelia’s face gradually faded while her face grew serious as she mulled over Tiffany’s words.

Tiffany felt bad bringing up such a heavy topic in the middle of the night.

Without waiting for Amelia’s response, she shrugged her shoulders and decided to end the topic. “Babe, I’m feeling tired. Let’s sleep now.”

Amelia flashed her a relieved smile. “Tiff, I’m okay. We can talk about it. Well, I’ve actually thought of the worst that can happen between Oscar and me. Yet, I don’t want to be so pessimistic about our relationship because the future is full of uncertainty. After all, he has indirectly promised me that he will genuinely treat me as his wife.”

Tiffany couldn’t help feeling guilty for spoiling the mood. “Babe, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to dishearten you. I hope more than anyone else that you and Oscar can have a happy ending. Trust me! I really wish you, Oscar, and the baby can live happily together.”

Amelia found her reaction amusing. “Tiff, I know you’re just concerned about me. We are besties, after all. How can I not know what’s on your mind?”

I need to thank you for waking me up when I almost lost myself in his

years. Actually, I feel complicated seeing you morphed into

up. She called out to stop Tiffany from being sentimental, “Stop! Tiff, you’re treating me like one of your female protagonists. I’ll just let nature take its course. It’s best if Oscar and I can end up being together. If our relationship breaks up, I still have Sweetheart with me. I suffer no loss at all in sacrificing five years in exchange for my precious baby. If we end up divorcing each other, that means we are not

expression. “Babe, is that

the marriage between Oscar and I is a contract marriage. The two of us come from two totally different worlds; our families have a huge social gap. Hence, our marriage is not going to be easy. Initially, I thought our marriage would only last for a year. I never thought we would still be together after five years, and we will even be

words made Tiffany’s

moment, she heard Amelia’s low

nodded and turned off the bedside lamp. As for Amelia, she kept her eyes open, staring into the darkness. After a

you not asleep yet?” Tiffany

Amelia murmured, “Almost.”

I’m really sorry. I should’ve thought twice before I ask something. Don’t

We’ve known each other for so many years; no one knows you better than I do. I will really be mad

Tiffany broke into

the two ladies

them were awakened by the ringing phone. With her eyes half-open, Tiffany groped for the

a man was heard over the phone, “Are you still

her, Tiffany said harshly, “Mr. whoever-it-is, you’ve got the wrong number. Just so you know, it’s an offense to disturb a

she hung

when the phone rang again. This

muttered, “Tiff, help

the grumpy type in the morning. One could imagine how terrible her

better be calling because you have an emergency. Or else, I will

long time, she received no response as if the person on the

seemed familiar, yet she didn’t think too much since it was an anonymous caller. Growing impatient, she raised her voice as she asked, “Who the hell are you? I only slept

hesitated for a second before he spoke, “Tiffany, I’m Gary, Gary Laird. We

said

Do you

hopped out of bed and found Gary’s name card from her purse. It turned out that the number of the caller matched with

we got home yesterday, and we didn’t get to save your number. Amelia is still sleeping, so I answered her phone for her.

is indeed one of

“I’m sorry about that.” She quickly switched the topic. “So, why are you calling early

you say yesterday that you wanted to visit my security firm to choose your own bodyguards? I’m

you’re sure a man of action! I’ll go

guys can take your time and have breakfast before you come. I’ll be at the firm for the day. You can come wherever you want.” After a short pause, he added,

was a rather insensitive person. He was not even curious about the pregnant Amelia living with her bestie instead

Gary’s concern for Amelia had exceeded the norm. Not to mention, they had only met once. She started to worry if Gary

charisma. Most women would stay away from her because of jealousy. In contrast, men would easily

the bed and gently pushed Amelia to wake her up. “Babe, it’s time to wake up now,”

and slowly opened her eyes. She looked alluring in her half-asleep state while lazily stretching