Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 423 I Demand An Explanation

When Jennifer reached home, she found Vincent and Laura sitting in the living room. Like a little girl, Jennifer rushed over to Laura’s side to hold her mother’s arm.

“You went to see Carter again, didn’t you?” inquired Laura while running her fingers through her daughter’s hair.

Jennifer pouted and nodded in response. “Mom, be honest with me. Am I really that terrible? I did everything I could to get his attention, yet he still didn’t want me. Ever since Amelia got back, he seemed like he has been possessed. The way he talked to me sounded even colder than usual. I just don’t understand. What does she have that I don’t? How did she get him to fall in love with her so effortlessly, while nothing I do seem to matter to him?

Seeing how much Jennifer had suffered for love, Laura could not help but furrow her brows in concern. “Jennifer, why don’t you just forget about Carter? An old friend told me that her son is about to move back into town, and he’s just two years older than you. From what I know, he’s a very talented young man. What do you say—”

“No, Mom. I can’t,” interrupted Jennifer before her mother could finish.

“But Jennifer…”

“I love Carter, Mom. He’s all I can think about. Do you think I wouldn’t have moved on a long time ago if I could do it? This must be karma. I used to enjoy stringing men along but never committing myself to any of them. The universe must’ve deemed me guilty for playing with their feelings, so it wants to punish me.”

“Nonsense! You’re my girl, you’re perfect! Nobody, not even the universe, can tell me otherwise. You did nothing wrong,” assured Laura in all seriousness.

After some thought, Laura turned to her husband. “Vincent, we have to speak to the Scotts. Jennifer is our only child, and we can’t let anybody treat her like that. Carter thinks he doesn’t have to answer to anybody, so let’s remind him that we are not to be trifled with. Not only is our daughter a beauty, but she also comes from a respectable family. What more could that man ask for?”

“You must be joking. Are we supposed to question the Scotts as though they have wronged us? Are we going to ask them straightforwardly why their son refused to accept our daughter? Do you also want to mention how our daughter insisted on being with him and nobody else?” inquired Vincent sarcastically.

“What the heck is that supposed to mean? As I said, our daughter is perfect, so Carter should consider himself lucky that she has shown interest in him.”

“Enough of this nonsense. If Carter has made it clear that he doesn’t like Jennifer, then there’s no point beating a dead horse. Don’t embarrass yourselves.” With that, Vincent stood up and was about to go upstairs.

meet the Scotts with me today, then don’t you ever dare call Jennifer your daughter again!”

a sharp pain in her head, for she never

okay? You don’t have to worry about me. I can deal with this on my own.” Jennifer then ran to

the living room, Laura shifted her attention back to Vincent and sighed, “Do you see how much pain she’s in, Vincent? Can you really sit by while your daughter writhes in agony because of a man? Either you go visit the Scotts with me now, or you

Vincent agreed to go with his wife, for his fatherly love for Jennifer compelled him

greeted

contrast to Faye’s excitement, Laura only snorted

are out with their friends now, and they might not be back any time soon. You should’ve told me that you

both wanted our children to have a chance to get to know each other. And I’m glad that Jennifer

deep breath to calm herself down before responding, “Since when have you started addressing me in my last name? I remember that you used to call me Faye.

change the subject. If I don’t get a reasonable explanation from your family today, our family and yours are through,” threatened

half-smile before calmly continuing, “Now, now. There’s no need for rash decisions. I like Jennifer. I can imagine having her as my daughter-in-law, and I’ve told Carter that. Heck, we even argued over it. Unfortunately, since he’s already made up

with it? Carter discarded Jennifer as though she was trash the moment Amelia returned. Do you remember what you promised me? You promised me that Carter

did you say? Amelia is back?” Faye’s eyes widened in

You don’t have to pretend as though you have no

me some time and let me talk to Carter first. And don’t worry. One way or another, I’ll make sure Carter marries Jennifer. She’s the only daughter-in-law who

seemingly

as you do. It’s just that he’s an adult now. He’s his own person, so it’s difficult to persuade him

you for one last time since I’d

ordered her housemaid, “Call Carter now and tell

“Yes, ma’am.”

an hour before

it, Mom?” inquired