Too Much to Bear, My Love

“What would you like to eat after you get discharged? I’ll have them prepare it for you,” Oscar suddenly said as he reached out to touch her forehead.

“If I’d known that you’d be so good to me once you knew I was pregnant, I’d have told you a long time ago,” said Amelia, though there was no telling whether she genuinely felt that way.

Oscar said indifferently, “Stop thinking too much. Your only job now is to rest well.”

Amelia stared at him for a long time. Suddenly, she flung her arms wide open and said, “Hold me, Mr. Clinton. For a split second during the accident this morning, I thought I saw the Grim Reaper calling for me. My mind was completely blank at that time and when the car crashed onto the pillar, all I could think of was that I may not ever see you again in this lifetime.”

A hint of surprise flashed across Oscar’s eyes. He continued listening to Amelia, his heart aching uncontrollably.

“Mr. Clinton, forgive me for being too sappy. At that very moment of the car accident, all I could think of was that we are actually a legally wedded couple, but look at us now? We are like complete strangers. Now that I have finally woken up, I feel completely different. So, if you are thinking what I’m thinking, I’d like to stay with you like a regular couple. We can be a simple yet happy family of three when the baby comes.”

Oscar’s heart skipped a beat.

“Mr. Clinton, when I am discharged, can we just live in peace like a normal family?” Amelia looked at him expectantly.

Oscar’s eyes betrayed his tangled emotions before they slowly regained calmness. Retracting his hand, he said, “You are still in a daze after the accident. Rest well and don’t think too much.”

A frosty chill invaded Amelia’s heart instantly. At the end of the day, to him, I am still Cassie’s replacement. I am completely dispensable. He doesn’t have an ounce of true feelings for me.

Amelia concealed her emotions and smiled sweetly. “Mr. Clinton, I’m a little tired and I’d like to get some rest. Go on with your day if you are busy. The nurses can take care of me here.”

Oscar tucked her in and said, “Just close your eyes and sleep. I’ll stay here with you.”

With conflicted emotions, Amelia closed her eyes. She thought she would not be able to sleep, but she was knocked out within ten seconds.

Tiffany only found out about Amelia’s car accident when she called her later that night. Instantly, she ignored her editors’ incessant calls and rushed to the hospital.

Without even knocking, Tiffany pushed the door open and cried out loud, “What happened to you, Amelia? How did you get into a car accident? What did the doctor say? Are you all right?”

It was only then that she realized the large group of people in the room. They were either from the Clinton family or their business associates.

Tiffany’s face began to burn. She chuckled nervously at her blunder before saying, “Oh, so everyone’s here.”

so worried when Amelia got into the accident we forgot to inform you. However, you are her best friend, and it is so kind of you to come and see

Clinton, I’m sure you are having a tough time now

to have plenty of rest. I was just about to find something to entertain her, but you appeared just at the right time. You stay with her, and I’ll bring the rest

time, Mrs. Clinton. You can leave Amelia

Tiffany’s face fell instantly. “Amelia, how did you get into a car accident? What did the doctor say? Are you all right? What about

comforted her by saying, “Tiff, I’m fine, so don’t worry

are really sisters in arms, with you getting into an accident not long after my accident. Thankfully, both you and the baby are fine.

Amelia burst out laughing.

her seriously, “What are your plans now that the Clintons know

replied, “I don’t know yet. I can only take one step at a time now, considering how powerful and influential the Clintons are. Before they knew I was pregnant, I could still have the child secretly. Now, I think I can only give birth

take

have been married for four years, but I’ve barely been able to understand what really goes through his mind. He says I can have the child, but it looks like he wants the child to remain with the Clintons. Even if we were to get a divorce, he wouldn’t

the most influential family in the entire city. If they were to have a divorce, Amelia would probably get a small settlement and

would you be willing to let the child stay

I have a choice here, do I? This accident has messed up all of my plans, so I am panicking too. The only thing I can do now is to

came up with an idea. “Relax, Amelia. It is probably for the best that the Clintons know about your pregnancy. Look, this is the Clintons’ first grandchild and they are fairly reasonable people. On top of all that, Mrs. Clinton is fond of you.

said suddenly, “I’ve thought of this before, but I don’t

your mind? How could you still say that when things have escalated now? You have to know that she’s your only

Amelia nodded.

said earnestly, “Tiff, out of all the Clintons, my mother-in-law is the only elder that treats me well. Given the choice, I wouldn’t want to lie to her nor use her.

ahead and be the kind soul. We’ll see if you can still be that magnanimous when Oscar divorce

Amelia fell into silence.

think

on the table and changed the topic. “Tiff, you must be parched after

the apple before peeling and slicing it. With a piece of apple in her

observe me for another two days. I can still have some light food if there are no

just finish this apple on

your mouth with

these words hurt, all

and said, “Tiff, I know you only want the best for me. However, I still don’t have