Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 395 Meeting Tony

Amelia stayed at the hospital for a couple more days so James could perform a final health check. It was vital to ensure that her body was not rejecting the transplanted cornea.

Oscar took it upon himself to pack Amelia’s luggage while Tiffany stood to the side with her arm linked through Amelia’s. “Babe, how do you feel about leaving the hospital?” she asked with a grin.

Amelia mirrored her elated expression. “My heart is pounding with excitement. I never thought this day would come so quickly. I can finally see again!”

“People say that after a storm comes a calm. Things will only get better from here onward. Now that your eyes are completely healed, your next blessing will be your children. They’ll grow up to be successful people, so you’ll get to sit back and bask in their filial affection.”

Amused by her friend’s words, Amelia shook her head.

“My only wish for them is to be safe and sound—protected from diseases and shielded from disasters. The amount of money we earn now is more than enough to sustain them for their entire lives even if they don’t work at all. As long as they’re healthy and well, I’m contented. I don’t need my children to be outstanding to be happy,” Amelia said lightly. These were her innermost thoughts. Perhaps she had been deprived of attention when she was young, but her only goal as a mother was to shower her children with unconditional love and educate them to be cultured people. Raising her children to be successful entrepreneurs was never on her list.

“Babe, you’re a great mother, and I think you’ve made a wise decision. Let’s visit Tony now. He misses you badly. After all, you’ve been away for quite a few days. He calls me daily to ask about when you can go home. From the looks of it, he’ll charge through the hospital doors to see you if you don’t go back to him right now,” Tiffany joked as she tugged Amelia’s arm playfully.

A giggle escaped Amelia’s lips. She, too, yearned to go home. She had pictured her son’s grown features countless times in her mind, but she was still eager to see how her imagination differed from the real thing.

“Getting discharged, Amelia?” James greeted Amelia with a warm smile as he entered the hospital. His white lab coat flapped behind him as he strode over.

Amelia returned his smile. “James, you were the one who approved of my discharge papers. Why are you asking the obvious?”

“To fit in with you Chanaeans,” he quipped.

Both women burst into laughter when they heard his witty remark.

With both hands in his pockets, James shrugged nonchalantly and commented, “Amelia, you’re a natural beauty, and your charm has elevated ever since you regained your eyesight. A hint of allure under your purity, and yet a tinge of innocence within that allure—a masterpiece! Surely a wonderful being like you has a sister?”

Amelia could not contain her mirth as laughter bubbled up inside her.

Tiffany gave him a side-eye. “James, are you laying it on thick in hopes that Amelia will introduce you to a beauty?”

two of you promised to find me a girlfriend two years ago, and yet here I am with none! You liars,”

need us to introduce you to anyone?

overwhelmed by all the options I have! It’ll be better if someone could introduce me to a nice lady,” James replied with a

you find a woman who can hold you down, you’ll know that she’s the one. I hope that she appears sooner than later,” Tiffany

chortled at her

more friendly banter, the group took the elevator downstairs, got into the car,

pulled to a stop. She immediately caught sight of a tiny figure barreling toward her, his arms flailing in excitement. The young boy’s high-pitched voice pierced the air as

arms

bent down to observe his face. Tears spilled over as she lamented the time

son. You’re already two years old, and yet this is the first time I’m seeing you. You’ve grown up so well. Look at you, you’re such a handsome boy,” Amelia said. Her tears trickled

and upturned nose, Tony resembled a doll. She wanted to envelop the toddler in her embrace

“Mommy, why are you crying? Are

healed, I can see you clearly. When you’re old enough to go to kindergarten, I’ll be able to bring you myself. I’ll always be with you, even when you attend elementary school and high school. I’m delighted

while consoling her, “There, there, Mommy. When I grow up, I’ll protect you. Now, you can see me, and I can see you. All right now, stop

her son’s

of Tony’s silvery voice chased away any lingering sorrow or

gently, “Amelia, don’t get too emotional. Your eyes are still healing, so crying too much may

dabbed at the corners of the eyes and scooped Tony up in one swift

head in,” she

with Tony in her arms, the young boy shot his

like Tony is out to get you. He’s only two, and yet he’s already

Oscar glowered at Derrick.

expression, Derrick continued, “Mr. Clinton, you’ll have to work hard to earn Tony’s approval. He’s a sharp

that you mean well if it weren’t for that obnoxious grin on your

laughter garnering

Pretty, what are you laughing at?” Tony

fell. “Tony, I’m your godmother’s boyfriend, and I’ll become her husband once we get married. So, you should start calling me Godpa instead of Mr. Pretty, all right?”

whined, “But you’re so pretty. Why can’t I call