Too Much to Bear My Love

Too Much to Bear, My Love Chapter 191

Riley kept her head down, so Amelia smiled and told Gary, “Gary, don’t blame Riley. She isn’t at fault.”

Gary gave Riley an encouraging pat. “Riley, Amelia doesn’t blame you. Won’t you say something?”

Riley raised her head to stare at Gary for a while before she rose to her feet. Bowing politely, she said, “Ms. Winters, thank you.”

Amelia was amused by her action.

She gazed at Oscar helplessly, and the latter immediately understood what she wanted. “Riley, right? There’s no need to bow to us. Since Amelia said so, it means that she really doesn’t blame you. All you’re doing is making us feel awkward.”

Stunned, Riley turned to Gary, who waved his hand and said, “Alright. That’s it, then. Riley, no more next time.”

Riley mumbled in acknowledgment. She was clearly feeling upset.

Amelia flashed a smile. “Gary, stop reprimanding her. She did a good job. I was careless this time. No one knew a car would run the red light. Even if Riley was by my side, I wouldn’t allow her to jump in front of me to save me.”

Riley shot a surprised look at Amelia.

Their security firm had a condition in the contract that stipulated the bodyguards had to resort to all means to protect their client’s safety. As it was pretty expensive to hire a bodyguard from the security firm, the client could pretty much call the shots. As long as the client suffered losses when the contract was valid, they had to compensate five times the initial fee. The client could also sue them in court. If that were to happen, the security firm’s reputation would be affected.

Thus, every time they accepted a job, they would have to put their guard up and treat the client with utmost respect no matter how difficult the client was.

“Ms. Winters, thank you for forgiving me. This is my fault, so I shall compensate you accordingly,” Riley responded sincerely.

Bemused, Amelia told her, “No need for that, Riley.” That money meant nothing to her. Besides, she didn’t like how it made them seem so distant.

She looked at Gary. “Gary, tell Riley to stop acting this way. It isn’t easy for a young lady to survive in society. So don’t be too harsh on her. You’re making it seem like I’m bullying her.”

Gary grinned. “She has been feeling guilty over your accident. You should accept her apology. Otherwise, she’ll feel bad.”

Amelia was left with no choice but to accept Riley’s apology.

After the fuss, Gary realized Amelia was looking pale and weary.

His heart clenched instinctively. “Amelia, are you tired?”

Amelia shook her head. “I’ve just regained consciousness. So I feel sleepy instead. Perhaps I’m still weak.”

take our leave. I’ll be back tomorrow for a visit. Are you craving anything? I can buy it for you tomorrow,”

visit me. You don’t have to buy anything for me.

his head and shot a surreptitious glance at Oscar. “Alright, that’s it then. Riley and I

to Oscar. “Oscar, see

rose to his feet, Gary immediately waved his hand. “It’s just a

tone left no room for discussion.

anything. Before leaving, Gary finally spoke. “Oscar, take good care of Amelia.

I’ll definitely take good care of her,” came Oscar’s confident reply. “Mr. Laird, thank you for taking time to visit my wife when she got badly injured.

you, but he was insinuating that he was Amelia’s husband, while

no fool and immediately understood the underlying meaning of

our leave. You

Amelia recovers, we’ll treat you to

simply strode away. Riley trotted behind

glance at Gary’s retreating figure before shutting

bed

with an ugly scowl contorting his

arms. “Don’t you have something to say

Clinton, what do you

play games

to hear from me?” Amelia continued

intimidating gaze, she finally backed down. “I got to know Gary when Tiffany and I had supper one day. He is the owner of a security firm and Tiffany got the idea to hire a bodyguard for me. I couldn’t refuse her offer,

that, Oscar

and took Amelia’s hand. “You silly girl, I’m not questioning you or trying to find out about your friends. I just want you to be alert. You’re my wife, so many people will

Amelia found that funny.

who I should befriend and who

knuckles

huffed, “Mr. Clinton,

you’re a patient. Otherwise, you’ve would have gotten

Amelia burst out giggling. She accidentally jostled her wound and ended up gasping

reached out to touch her,

to head outside. He had only taken one step when his wife grabbed his hand. Turning at his shoulder, he saw Amelia shaking her head,

gentle voice, he asked, “What’s

“Mr. Clinton, I’m fine. My chest was hurting a little just now. I feel much better now.

conceal the concern

took her hand and placed

who was showing his genuine emotions to