Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 216 Tell The Truth

As soon as the party ended, Oscar and Owen personally saw the guests out before returning to the house. “Oscar, where’s your sister?” Owen asked gravely.

Still reluctant to talk about Stephanie, Oscar tried to brush his father off. “She’s upstairs.”

“Oscar, seeing as how Amelia and Tony are safe and sound, can’t you forgive your sister? The two of you have always been close, and you’re usually very tolerant of her. Why can’t you give her another chance?” Owen asked with a sigh.

“Dad, would you forgive someone who wanted to kill your wife and child?”

At a loss for words, Owen looked away.

“Dad, I can dote on Stephanie and give in to her, provided that she doesn’t cross my bottom line. Now, not only has she crossed that line, but she has also violated the basic moral principles. It’s no longer a question of whether I can forgive her or not.”

Owen patted his shoulders and said with a touch of sorrow in his voice, “I know, but she’s still your sister.”

Oscar gazed at the brightly lit villa in the distance where his wife and son shared with his family. It wasn’t long ago when he had almost lost them, and he never wanted to experience that again. Knowing that Stephanie was the culprit made it even worse, and it was no longer a question of forgiveness.

“Dad, when she finally realizes that she was in the wrong, I might be able to forgive her.” Even though he was sure his sister would never realize her mistake, Oscar still made a compromise and gave a deadline.

With that, Owen grew even more silent.

Amelia was making her way down the stairs when Oscar and Owen stepped into the hall. The sight of them together made her laugh out loud.

“Dad, Oscar, have all the guests gone home?”

Ignoring his father’s presence, Oscar lovingly caressed Amelia’s cheek and asked, “Why aren’t you sleeping yet?”

“It’s still early.”

Just as the three of them settled into a comfortable conversation, Olivia and Stephanie came down the stairs. Seeing how happy Amelia was chatting with her family, Stephanie’s eyes flashed with resentment.

Even as Olivia tried to stop her, Stephanie broke away and confronted Amelia. “Are you happy now, Amelia Winters? Both my mother and brother are siding with you and chasing me out of the house. I’m sure you must be delighted. But you know what? I will eventually get back everything that belongs to me, and when that day comes, I will chase you out of our family!”

“Stephanie, what are you talking about?” Amelia asked with a look of bewilderment on her face.

“Oh, come on, Amelia. Don’t—”

enough, Stephanie,” Oscar

shield Amelia, Oscar stared daggers at Stephanie, looking like he’d pounce on her if she dared say

talk back and risk getting chewed out by Oscar, Stephanie

Oscar’s shirt, motioning for him to calm himself down

it. I promise your brother won’t lay a hand on you. I don’t wish to see our family in a mess because of our grudges. So if you’re unhappy with me, please, let me

herself down but still couldn’t help but

gently

on, Owen had broken the awkward silence with a cough. “Amelia, it’s getting late, and Stephanie still has work

Amelia

didn’t you and Mom say that Stephanie went on a trip with her friends? Why are

cleared his throat again and gently nudged Oscar. Thankfully, Oscar

and they eventually agreed to give her a sinecure in our company. However, Stephanie

about the explanation, Amelia asked,

moment, Stephanie could only feel

all so amusing that she broke out in uncontrollable laughter, surprising everyone around

his brows and pulled her away. “Enough is

stopped laughing and smirked. When she spoke again, her voice was dripping with sarcasm. “Oscar, why are you still hiding it from her? Are you afraid she’s too fragile for the truth, or are you trying to

went into a state of panic as she quickly interjected, “Stephanie, what nonsense are you talking

her more than your only

had covered up so many

exactly should I do to let Stephanie understand that everything I’ve done is

sternly, “Even I can tell how much Mom loves

to keep whatever misunderstandings she had with Stephanie between themselves. It was never her intention to get Olivia involved, as she didn’t want to ruin their mother-daughter

hollered, “Stop with the pretense, Amelia! It’s all because of you that my relationship with my

color drained from everyone’s faces. Amelia was speechless as she stared wide-eyed in

to order their chauffeur to send her home when

for Stephanie. She can stay here for the night since it’s already so late. After all, this is her house, and

licked her lips nervously, afraid of the storm that was undoubtedly brewing. “Amelia, Stephanie only said that in a fit of anger. She didn’t mean any of it, so please don’t take her words to heart. Anyway, I’m sure everyone’s tired from the dinner, and it’s getting so late now.

for all other things, but not this. The car accident had almost killed Tony and me. Surely it’s not too much to want some answers to

both embarrassed

lack of tact and willfulness, they wouldn’t have ended up in such an awkward

was only spouting nonsense. You know what she’s like when she’s angry. It’s not worth