Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 538 Rejected

After listening to Derrick, Amelia regained her composure.

“Derrick, your mom doesn’t like Tiff, and she has an ideal daughter-in-law in mind. You were aware of this, yet you insisted on pursuing Tiff. What are you going to do now?” she asked with a frigid calm.

Derrick glanced at her without a tinge of frustration. Instead, he replied seriously, “I’ve never thought of letting Tiff go, and I’ve planned to marry her. My family knows about this. Though I respect them, it doesn’t mean that they can dictate my marriage. Even without the support of my family, I can provide a good living for Tiff.”

Only then did Amelia’s expression soften.

After contemplating for a while, she said, “Derrick, I’ve had a high opinion of you since the beginning, which is why I allowed you to pursue Tiff despite the fact that you two have different family backgrounds. Your attitude and behavior toward her have been satisfactory all this while, so I hope you won’t let me down this time around too.”

Derrick tugged his lips into a smile. “No matter what happens, I won’t let her go. Perhaps my recent actions have hurt Tiff, but I can’t disregard my mom’s health condition. If I’m someone who only focuses on my love life and neglects my mom, I don’t think you would’ve approved of me.”

Amelia burst out laughing upon hearing his words.

“You’re sharp-witted indeed,” she remarked as she got up from the couch. “I’m glad that you two have reconciled. It’s time for me to go to work. My workload is quite heavy these two days, so I’ll leave you two alone. You have to explain everything if anything happens next time. Don’t cast Tiff aside and let her overthink. Though she looks tough, she’s fragile inside. If you love her, be more considerate of her feelings. Don’t let her make wild guesses all the time.”

“Will do,” Derrick agreed without any hesitation.

Amelia gave him a few pieces of advice before leaving with Tony and Kurt.

When they arrived downstairs, she said, “Kurt, bring Tony home first. I’ll drive to my workplace.”

Tony gazed at his mother pitifully and asked, “Mommy, are you really leaving?”

“Tony, be a good boy. I’m going to work, and I’ll be home in the evening. Go back with your godfather now, and I’ll buy you some snacks tonight, all right?” Amelia negotiated with him.

With that, the boy nodded reluctantly. However, he seemed somewhat despondent, judging from how he had his lips pouted.

“My good boy, I’m going to work now,” she cooed and lowered her body to peck him on the cheek before turning around. To her surprise, someone grabbed her wrist in the next second. She turned around and saw it was Kurt.

Without a change in her expression, Amelia withdrew her hand from his grip and asked, “What’s wrong, Kurt?”

Kurt looked into her eyes intently. He wanted to hug the woman without a care in the world, but he knew he was in no position to do so. Hence, he could only suppress his feeling.

careful on the way,”

in response. “I’m

Kurt nodded.

she got into the car

was nowhere in sight. Looking up at Kurt, he

and tousled the latter’s hair, he

like Mommy; I saw you sneak glances at her many times. You like Mommy, but why would you want to let Big Meanie be with her? Adults are so

his lips briefly. Then, he tousled

lips but did not say

embrace, Kurt headed toward his vehicle. All of a sudden, a fiery red car

car window rolled down, revealing a familiar-looking woman, who poked her head out and said, “Get in, Kurt. I have something to talk to

was Jean, he hesitated briefly before opening the car door and getting into the back

glance at Tony, who was in Kurt’s arms. A hint of gloominess

is Mr. Anthony here?” Jean asked in a seemingly

her

something,” Jean replied coldly. However, if one paid close attention to

he said, “No, Mr. Anthony

send him home first. Kurt, we have known each other for many years. We have carried out tasks and experienced life-and-death situations

Instead, he asked Hugo to take care of the boy. Since Amelia and Oscar were

Tony to Hugo, Jean drove him to a karaoke bar. They requested a big private room that could accommodate over a dozen people. Jean even took the initiative to

served her order to the room, she took out a cigarette from her bag and asked, “Do you want

quit smoking,” Kurt said

“I remember that you used to be a smoker and would smoke a few cigarettes to clear your mind whenever you felt frustrated. Smoking kept you clear-headed. Can I know why you

flatly, “Amelia doesn’t like the smell of smoke, and Tony

“As simple as that?”

her again and

it at first as I thought you had never fallen in love with any woman throughout all these years. Thus, I deemed it impossible for you to fall in love with someone so quickly. I thought I knew you well, but I was wrong. The truth gave me a hard slap on my face.” Jean took a puff of her cigarette. Through the smoke, there was a glazed look in her eyes. It was as though

coldly, “Jean, if all you wanted to tell me is such nonsense, I’ll make

that,

no sooner taken three steps forward than she hugged him from behind, pressing her

you give me a chance? Mrs. Clinton already has Boss. It’s impossible

he had no idea about Jean’s feelings for him. Before he met Amelia, he knew nothing about relationships at