Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 455 Crossed The Line

Oscar pinned Amelia against the wall once they got home, claiming her lips in a deep kiss.

They made love to each other all night, and despite her exhaustion, Amelia woke up early the next morning thanks to her unerring biological clock.

Her eyes fluttered open, and Oscar leaned over her, sweetly planting a kiss on her forehead as she tried to get out of bed.

Oscar swiped the alarm clock off their bedside table and noticed that it was twenty to eight. He pulled Amelia back into his arms and coaxed, “Sleep a little longer. Don’t go to work today. I’ll call in sick for you.”

Amelia burrowed into his embrace and lightly nipped at his jaw. “Oscar, it’s time for me to get up. I’m going to be late if I fall back asleep.”

“You have me. You don’t need to work so hard,” Oscar replied, tightening his arms around her.

Amelia mock-scolded him, “Oscar, I’ve finally regained the overflowing passion for design I haven’t seen since my university days. My body feels like it’s bursting with creativity with all the designs I’d like to explore. You promised you’d support me in my choices. Don’t tell me you’re going back on your words now.”

Oscar merely kissed her forehead once more, mildly exasperated by her determination.

“Do you really like this job?”

“I do,” came Amelia’s earnest reply.

“All right. But you’ve got to let me know if it’s tiring you out. I’ll open a design studio where you can be your own boss. That way, you’ll call the shots and the hours.”

A radiant smile bloomed on Amelia’s face. She pushed herself up on her elbows and kissed Oscar’s cheek. Thankfully, the soreness from last night’s activities had begun to dissipate, and Amelia eventually crawled out of bed with some difficulty. “I’m going to get a quick shower. You should too, or you’ll be late.”

She washed up in under ten minutes and came out of the bathroom. As she did so, she saw Oscar picking out a suit in their wardrobe, his hair freshly wet from a shower.

Amelia could not resist the urge to hug him from behind. She pressed her chest against his broad back and purred like a kitten.

sighed and lamented, “What should I do, Oscar? I’m jealous of all your admirers

turned around and shot her a loving gaze. He could not help himself as he lowered his head and captured her mouth in a

stated, “We need to

lip softly and replied, “I’m letting

of the kitchen with

down the stairs and exclaimed, “Molly, you’re back! I missed

miss my cooking

I’m hurt that you would think that way. I missed you first before yearning

bite

prepared. Amelia seemed to have worked up a large appetite as she devoured two bowls of oatmeal. She panicked when she checked her phone

called your manager and informed him that you’ll be late because you’re feeling unwell;

to work. Still, Amelia grimaced as she imagined how quickly

was often amazed at their penchant for

finished breakfast, Oscar drove

on her elbow and asked Oscar, “Don’t you think you’re abusing your power? You said you wouldn’t interfere with my work, yet you’ve gone behind my back to contact my manager. He walks on pins

“I was just worried that you would be bullied in your new company; that’s why I contacted your manager and asked him to

gratefully and clarified, “I’m not blaming you. I find your chivalry absolutely

loving smile to Oscar’s face. He was a sucker for her

and she kissed Oscar goodbye before undoing her seatbelt

and pointed at her desk. Rory teased, “Amelia, I’m about to expire from jealousy. Oscar sent you flowers and gifts to start your day at work. Every woman in the department is dying to know what’s in that exquisite gift box. You should open it and spare

since Oscar did not mention any gifts during their car ride. Just then, she recalled Oscar’s promise of a memorable courtship, and she secretly hoped that the surprise on her desk was one of his many

The lack of a message card briefly raised her

desk. When she saw its contents, Amelia stumbled backward in horror. She flung the box away and out rolled a bloodied ball of hair, a photo with a pin stuck on it,

the young boy in the photo; she picked it

photo of her beloved

had the subject of this horrid prank been anyone but her