Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 551 Pretending To Faint

Back at the condominium, Amelia left Oscar to accompany and play with Tony. She pulled out her phone and called Tiffany. The events of the past few days had swamped her. She’d forgotten to check on Tiffany and the Hissons.

Amelia asked, “Tiff, how are you and Derrick? His mother isn’t treating you too badly, is he?”

Tiffany glanced at Kate, who was sitting right across the table. She whispered, “Amelia, she’s right here. I’ll have to call you back.”

Amelia understood. Kate was the only person who could make Tiffany so timid and cautious.

“All right, call me when you can. Why don’t you come over for dinner later? Tony hasn’t seen you in a long time,” said Amelia.

“Sure thing. I’ll see you tonight,” murmured Tiffany. She hastily hung up the phone, as if it scalded her.

Amelia stared at her phone. Shaking her head, she didn’t know what to feel.

Tiffany was deeply uneasy. She was trapped in the restaurant with Kate, who scrutinized her every move like a vulture.

Mustering up her courage, Tiffany squeaked, “Mrs. Hisson, we’ve been sitting here for half an hour. Should we order something?”

“It’s only half-past ten. Do you think it’s proper to be eating at a time like this?” asked Kate. She was intentionally making things difficult for Tiffany.

Tiffany thought, If you don’t think we should be eating at this hour, why the hell did you invite me over to a restaurant? An ordinary person would have to work ten months to afford the expensive booth that we’re both sitting in right now. Do you have so much money that you have no idea what to do with it? She wanted to say all this to Kate, but she didn’t have the guts.

She wanted nothing more than to marry Derrick. So, getting Kate’s approval was a test she had to pass. She loved Derrick, so it was impossible for her to say she wanted nothing to do with his family.

Love was between two people, but two different families had to come together for a marriage. Without both their parents’ blessing, she wouldn’t be able to run away with Derrick or marry him. Such a marriage could initially be a happy one. However, disagreements would show up over time. When that happens, both parties would wield these disagreements as weapons to attack each other.

She didn’t want her and Derrick to end up as strangers.

her marriage with Derrick to last till death. If that wasn’t possible, she would

don’t we go shopping? I spotted some jewelry that matches your skin tone and temperament perfectly. Would you like me to buy that piece for

“Tiffany, spare me the theatrics. If you wanted to buy me some jewelry, you would have gone ahead and done

and unclenched her

to buy that jewelry for you as a gift. I would never

Kate snorted.

acting. You know I dislike you. Naturally, you dislike me as well. Let me be frank. I don’t think you’re the right girl for Derrick, nor are you cut out to be a

bitterly. She couldn’t believe Kate’s haughtiness

Derrick’s mother so I’m trying my best to respect and love you. However, don’t you think you should give me and Derrick some

glare. “Be honest with me, Tiffany. Are you trying

think Derrick has no merits apart

stared at Tiffany. “You have a

grin. “I’ll take that

card from her bag and shoved it toward Tiffany. “This card is under my name.

moment she enters my house, I’d be free to make her life miserable. If you stop the marriage now, you’ll only earn your son’s ire. Why go through all this fuss?” said Tiffany. Tiffany was sincere in her

Derrick, she would inevitably be pricked with

that everyone on this earth had

limit. You can withdraw as much money as you want. With this card, you’ll have no worries for the rest of your life. My only

or his status. However, I think you’re fretting over nothing. You may not know this, but I’m a best-selling author. I’m not as rich as the Hissons, but I make enough to live comfortably. I certainly don’t need to leech onto your family to survive. We both know how smart and capable Derrick is. I don’t think you’ll find many

Kate’s face paled. Her heart burned. She felt overcome with rage. “So you’re not planning on

She said sincerely, “I love Derrick. I’m not asking you for much. I just want

Panic flooded into Tiffany. She

and asked, “Mrs. Hisson, why are

her face, Kate replied, “Oh, I’ve

squirmed in her seat. “And