Too Much to Bear, My Love

Amelia pouted as she tried to leave Oscar’s embrace, only to be held even more tightly. “Don’t move. Let me hold you for a while. I feel like I haven’t done this for a long time.”

The woman obeyed and kept still.

“What are you doing by the window at this hour? It’s cold at night. You might catch a cold.”

“Would it even upset you if I caught a cold, Mr. Clinton?”

“Why wouldn’t I? You’re my woman.”

“You have plenty of women. I’m probably not the only one you’d feel upset for,” Amelia continued calmly.

“You sound so bitter. You’re actually jealous, huh?”

Amelia remained in his arms, saying nothing more.

All of a sudden, Oscar felt especially upset to see the usually cheerful and captivating Amelia Winters behave this way.

Amelia was usually so strong and independent that it seemed as though she could face everything even without a man by her side. Yet, the woman now looked so fragile. Perhaps, she was not as strong as one thought. Despite always performing well, she still needed a man’s shoulder to lean on in the face of crisis.

Oscar bent over to pick her up and placed her on the bed. “It’s late. Let’s go to sleep.”

Amelia grabbed him by the hand. “Please, Mr. Clinton. If you’re not serious about me, don’t treat me so well. If you do, I might not want to leave by the time we get divorced.”

Oscar merely stared at her.

The woman instinctively avoided his gaze. “I’m serious, Mr. Clinton. If you have no intention of marrying me, please don’t be kind to me. This is for both our sake.”

“And what if I want to?”

Amelia gazed at him in confusion.

Oscar then covered her eyes with his hand. “Sleep. Don’t think too much. As long as you remain as my woman even for another day, I’ll make sure you don’t suffer.”

But you’re the one making me suffer the most, Amelia lamented internally.

Still, she fell asleep quickly, perhaps because Oscar was by her side.

By the time Amelia woke up the next day, Oscar had already left. The woman couldn’t deny that she was disappointed, but she quickly kept her feelings away.

She walked into the bathroom and did some packing, thinking of leaving the hospital on her own. Yet, Tiffany suddenly entered and was instantly livid to find Amelia on her own. “Babe! Where is he?”

Amelia didn’t know how to respond for a moment. “Who?”

he just putting on a

to leave because I knew you were coming. I didn’t want the two of you getting into another fight. He’s such a macho that there’s no way he’d let a woman lecture him. If he really got mad and decided to get back at

how popular my books are. If no one here wants to sign me, I know other

okay. I know you’re amazing. But please stop clashing with him for my

gazed at Amelia skeptically. “Babe, be honest with me. Are you saying that because you care about me, or do

“What do you think?”

not to pick a fight with him for your sake. But if he ever treats you like sh*t, I won’t

help

got into Tiffany’s car. “Could you drop

why? Didn’t you say you love your job? I don’t like that jinx, but if you enjoy working there, you should keep doing

send those photos to everyone else in the company. If that happens, I don’t think Carter or even I will

in exasperation, causing Amelia to jump in fright. “Calm down, Tiff. I don’t want to get into an accident this

glance. “You underestimate me, Babe. I may not drive often, but that doesn’t mean I can’t drive at all. In fact, I’m a pretty good driver! I won’t do anything to

Amelia leaned back into her

going to quit your

guts? Shouldn’t you be happy

you out of working for him. Besides, you’re thinking of quitting just to avoid all that trouble. I don’t think Carter will let

or not he agrees, I have

do hope you can give it a second thought.

nodded and

building. “We’re here,” said Tiffany. “Go on, then. Do you

can head back. I’ll be dropping by the Clintons’ after I’m done with this.

if you’re sad or upset. Don’t put

always been by my side no matter what happens. I’m so grateful to have such a good friend like you. Having you and the

being so cheesy. Get out of here and go to work!

the car door and

surrounded her. “Are you okay, Amelia?” asked Jessica. “I heard from Mr. Scott that you were hospitalized. Please be more careful, especially since you’re carrying a

“She’s right, Amelia! You have to take good care of yourself now that you’re pregnant. We’ve heard about

Amelia was slightly perplexed.

We’re on your side, Amelia. Mr. Scott even nearly fired Ms. Larson over what happened, but in

have much to do with Ms. Larson, so I hope you guys won’t make any wild guesses.

I would’ve already slapped that woman to kingdom come if I were

at the hospital really had nothing to do with Ms. Larson. Anyway, carry on with your work. I have to

Amelia immediately left for

probably won’t be seeing

“Are you here to see Mr. Scott, Amelia? He’s gone to the bathroom. Why don’t

think that’s too appropriate. I guess I’ll

Scott has said that you’re welcome to drop by his

walked into his