Too Much to Bear, My Love

Stephanie paced back and forth in exasperation as she warned through her gritted teeth, “You’ll all regret when that woman really cheats.”

Ignoring her, Oscar continued to head outside. Then, he received a call from Cassie. Initially, he did not want to answer it, but she kept calling, so he had no choice but to accept the call.

“Oscar, I’ve just received some photos. Can you come over?”

The look in Oscar’s eyes changed into one filled with murderous intent.

“Wait for me. I’m coming over.” After that, Oscar hung up the phone and drove to Cassie’s place.

Cassie did not stay with the Clintons. Instead, she bought a big and cozy three-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood not far away from Oscar’s in the city center.

Taking the elevator, Oscar went to her unit and rang the doorbell. She soon opened the door and enthusiastically wrapped her arms around his neck. She tried to kiss him on the lips, but the latter dodged her, much to her surprise.

“What’s wrong, Oz?”

“Let’s talk inside.” Oscar went inside the apartment with her and shut the door behind him.

Cassie pinned him against the wall and looked at him with dreamy eyes, saying, “Oz, it’s been a few days since you last came. Our baby and I miss you a lot.”

After kissing her lips perfunctorily, Oscar patiently assured, “I’ll talk to the baby later. You told me over the phone that you received some photos. Where are they?”

Cassie gave him an aggrieved look.

“Oz, you wouldn’t have come over if I hadn’t mentioned the photos, would you? I gave up my bright future in another country for you, but your attitude toward me has grown cold. Don’t you love me anymore?” asked Cassie persistently, feeling wronged.

Oscar was slowly losing his patience as he had never thought that Cassie’s constant chatter would be so annoying.

Holding her in his arms, he tried to keep his cool while coaxing her, “You know that I only love you, Cassie. Don’t be ridiculous, and be a good girl, okay?”

Leaning into him, Cassie bit her lips with a glint in her eye and explained in an aggrieved tone, “I just love you too much, Oscar. My parents keep asking when I’ll marry you, and put a lot of pressure on me. I also feel very uneasy as you don’t give me an answer as well even though I’m already pregnant.”

“Don’t overthink it. You should know how I feel about you,” assured Oscar gently, his heart softening.

“I trust you, Oz.”

“That’s my girl!”

Pulling away, Cassie said, “Come with me, Oz. Let me show you some photos delivered to me this morning. There’s no sender’s name, so I don’t know whom they’re from.”

on the sofa with

yellow manila envelope from the room and sat next to him, saying, “Oz, you’ll probably get mad when you see the photos inside, but you must believe that I’ll always be by your

in her hand, Oscar was

look, Oz.” Cassie handed him the

the photos, which, as

did not blow his

Oz?” asked Cassie while giving him

you want me to?”

so of course, I hope that you’ll only feel every emotion for me. However, Ms. Winters is going overboard. She’s your legal wife no matter what, so shouldn’t she have some decency? If these photos are exposed, you’ll be ridiculed by people in high society. I’m just indignant about what will

changed the subject, “I’m happy as long as I have you. What this woman

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

not mad that she cheated on you? I feel sorry for you as you treat her so well, but she still

woman. You should just take good care of yourself and the baby. After divorcing her, I’ll hold a grand wedding with you and make you the prettiest bride

“I’m relieved to hear you say so, Oz. I was afraid that you’d really

hire someone to take these photos?” Oscar asked in a seemingly nonchalant tone

Cassie looked up

I’m just asking. It’s good if you’re not the one behind it. But if you are, it’s fine too. No matter what you

photos of Ms. Winters too, but it remained a thought as I didn’t want to

she added, “Oz, other than showing you the photos, I ask you to come over because I want you to find out the person who took the photos and their purpose in doing so. I think you should look into whether

the nose, Oscar chuckled and asked, “You’re trying to be a good

smiled shyly as she replied, “I’m just concerned about you. Do you not want

woman. Who else do you want to show your concern for if not me?” The affection in his

Cassie refuted coquettishly, “Who are you calling your woman? You haven’t proposed to me yet, so

with a smile, “Who else do you want to marry if

smiled sweetly, but she didn’t realize that there was a cold glint in

some good food,” Cassie proposed coyly as

to do at the company, and I’ll get someone to send you some nutritious food

me company today, Oz?” Cassie

on a collaborative project. Listen, I’ll take a few days off from work to accompany you when I’m not

a prenatal checkup later in the afternoon. Aren’t you going with me?” Cassie asked

is this afternoon?” Oscar tried to keep

Cassie nodded.

a while, Oscar suggested, “I’ll come to you after I’ve

go, Oz. Our baby is very well-behaved every time you’re here, so I think he misses you. Living alone in such a big apartment makes me feel lonely

Cassie. I’ll come back and go for the checkup with you