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—”

Stephanie,”

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

chewed out by Oscar, Stephanie had

him to calm himself down before stepping out from behind

any misunderstanding between us, you can tell me about 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

but still couldn’t help but steal a

and gently repeated herself, “Stephanie, if you’re unhappy with me, you

with a cough. “Amelia, it’s getting late, and Stephanie still has work tomorrow. Let Oscar send her home. I’m sure they’ll have lots to talk about on the

that, Amelia

a trip with her friends? Why are you now saying that she’s working tomorrow? Are the three of you hiding

gently nudged Oscar. Thankfully,

long story, Amelia. Stephanie’s friends had mentioned taking up jobs to experience life, and she didn’t want to be left behind. She begged Dad and Mom to let her work, and they eventually agreed to give her a sinecure in our company. However, Stephanie said she wouldn’t learn much in a family company setting, so she insisted on

about the explanation, Amelia asked,

only feel

she broke out in uncontrollable laughter, surprising

furrowed his brows and pulled her away. “Enough is enough,

smirked. When she spoke again, her voice was dripping with sarcasm. “Oscar, why are you still hiding it from her? Are

into a state of panic as she quickly

more

helplessness washed over Olivia as she stared at Stephanie. She had covered up so many things to protect her daughter,

Stephanie understand that everything I’ve

Amelia said sternly, “Even I can tell how much Mom loves

had always wanted to keep whatever misunderstandings she had with Stephanie between themselves. It was never her

and hollered, “Stop with the pretense, Amelia! It’s all because of you that my relationship with my mother has become this bad! It’s a

Stephanie’s mouth, the color drained from everyone’s faces.

about to order their chauffeur to

night since it’s already so late. After all,

a fit of anger. She didn’t mean any of it, so please don’t

in to you for all other things, but not this. The car accident had almost

both embarrassed and

she was mad at Stephanie. If it weren’t for her lack

You know what she’s like when she’s angry. It’s not worth wasting your time and energy over