Too Much To Bear My Love

Olivia’s face was calm as she said, “Let’s eat. There’re guests around today. Let’s not make a fool of ourselves in front of them.”

Due to Stephanie’s fit of temper, the Yard family trio left swiftly after the meal. As Owen’s earlier proposal wasn’t taken seriously in the end, he didn’t ask them to stay either.

After the guests left, Owen turned to look at his daughter. “Steph, you’re getting out of hand. Your mom is an elder. How could you talk back to her?”

Stephanie shot a vicious glare at Amelia and said, “Dad, I wasn’t talking back to Mom. I simply cannot stand a particular person, that’s all.”

“Steph, no matter what, Amelia’s your sister-in-law. To shoot your mouth off in the presence of outsiders not only embarrasses her, but it embarrasses your brother as well. If the Yards were to gossip about this with others, how do you suppose others would look at our family? The Clintons have been made enough of a joke in society because of the Yards. How are you still so ignorant?”

Stephanie was visibly upset. “Dad, are you lecturing me?”

Amelia, being the peacekeeper of the house, chimed in, “Dad, this matter aroused because of me. My family’s background is unworthy of Oscar. It’s only natural for Stephanie to dislike me.”

Oscar frowned, disliking how self-deprecating Amelia was behaving. He uttered coldly, “Stephanie, apologize to Amelia.”

Stephanie stared at Oscar in disbelief, her face flushing red in rage. “All of you are too much! You’re all bullying your own family for an outsider”—she stood up—”you expect me to apologize to her? Dream on! I detest her!”

She then stormed upstairs before anyone could stop her.

Olivia held onto Amelia’s hands and tried to smooth things over. “Amelia, Steph is temperamental and mischievous. Please don’t take her words to heart.”

Amelia chuckled. “Mom, don’t worry. Steph’s my sister-in-law. I won’t mind whatever she says. I’m only looking forward to being with Oscar for a long time. I won’t fret about irrelevant matters.”

Olivia patted her hand in content and praised, “You’re a sensible child.”

Standing at the side, Oscar uttered, “Mom, there are still matters to handle at the company. I’ll return before dinner.”

“It’s the weekend. What matters could there be?”

“Technical issues. I’ll be back soon.”

Olivia glanced at him in disapproval and chided, “You should be spending the weekends with your wife. Don’t be like your father and become a workaholic.”

arm around Olivia’s, playing her part as an understanding spouse. “Mom, the Clinton Corporations has thousands of employees. There’s a lot of pressure on Oscar. Working on weekends is normal with the amount of workload he

as soon as someone has returned. Though Amelia doesn’t blame you, I as your mother won’t let you off easy. I may not have a job, but I’m not a fool. If you’re going out with Cassie Yard, you can forget about ever calling me your mom. The

expression clouded over as he shot an unknown look at Amelia. Noticing that, Olivia immediately rebutted, “What are you looking at Amelia for?

nodded and turned around

up now. You should leave them to it. Oscar’s capable and he handles the matters at work very well. He’ll

Amelia. “It’s late. Why

Amelia nodded in agreement.

as Amelia had gone upstairs, Olivia went to take a seat next to her husband and

and grumbled, “Owen Clinton, stop pretending that you can’t hear me and say something. I’m telling you—the only daughter-in-law I’ll accept is Amelia. The others, especially Cassie Yard, will not be considered. I will rightly refuse her if she aims to be married into the

clearer than anyone else why Oscar married her in the first place. Cassie had done Oscar wrong previously, but now that she’s back and even personally came to visit, what are you still bearing a grudge for? I recall you used

Clinton, as it turns out, you have such a big heart. You could turn a blind eye to everything Cassie Yard did. Fleeing the wedding aside, she had even escaped with her new boyfriend. What did she treat Oscar and

days, but should anything be met with her ire, it would not be a matter easily forgotten. How strongly she had once liked Cassie was how strongly her dislike had grown

man now. He’ll handle his own relationship problems. However, I think he’s still hung up on Cassie. You should just stay out

are you

take you to Caspardion for a holiday. An old friend has recommended a

face gradually lightened

“Not mad anymore?”

I know you’re not wholly accepting of Amelia’s family background, but she’s already married into the family. The Clintons are not one to be hypocritical. Your

authoritative? If the marriage is failing, divorce is unavoidable. What’s the point of forcing

at him. “So what you mean to say is that

be all right on their own. You’re right. I’m not very satisfied with Amelia’s family background, but I won’t help outsiders go against our daughter-in-law. Let’s not dwell on these frustrating things. In a few days, we’ll go to Caspardion for a big vacation

But suddenly remembering something, she said, “Owen, I noticed Amelia’s belly is bulging out. I’m a mother and I’m experienced. It’s obvious it isn’t weight gain—I think

tranquil gaze flickered for a moment.

kids. Of course, I could differentiate between a chubby woman and a pregnant one. I’m certain—she’s

it’ll be the Clintons’ first grandchild. There

daughter-in-law may be pregnant, you’re thrilled? Aren’t you afraid

reaction to being teased

to take a look. He’s treated us for