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,”

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

by Oscar, Stephanie had no choice but to hold

tugged at Oscar’s shirt, motioning for him to calm

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

down but still couldn’t help but steal a

that the former was worried, Amelia immediately blocked Oscar and gently repeated herself, “Stephanie, if you’re unhappy with

the awkward silence with a cough. “Amelia, it’s getting late, and Stephanie still has work tomorrow. Let Oscar

Amelia became even

that Stephanie went on a trip with her friends? Why are you now

throat again and gently nudged Oscar. Thankfully,

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,

the explanation, Amelia

could only feel

broke out in uncontrollable laughter, surprising everyone around

brows

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 cover up for your

state of panic as she quickly interjected, “Stephanie, what nonsense

you do like her more than your

feeling of helplessness washed over Olivia as she stared at Stephanie. She had covered up so many things to protect

to let Stephanie understand that everything I’ve

sternly, “Even I can tell how much Mom

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

pretense, Amelia! It’s all because of you that my relationship with my mother has become this bad! It’s a pity you didn’t die from getting hit by the

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

about to order their

can stay here for the night since it’s already so late. After all, this is her house, and she has her room. There’s no need to hurry,” Amelia said, her tone cold

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.

replying, “Mom, I can give in to you for all other things, but not this. The car accident had

both embarrassed and

anything else, she was mad at Stephanie. If it weren’t for her lack of tact and willfulness, they wouldn’t have ended up in such an awkward

You know what she’s like when she’s angry. It’s not worth wasting