Too Much To Bear My Love

Stephanie paced back and forth in exasperation as she warned through her gritted teeth, “You’ll all regret when that woman really cheats.”

Ignoring her, Oscar continued to head outside. Then, he received a call from Cassie. Initially, he did not want to answer it, but she kept calling, so he had no choice but to accept the call.

“Oscar, I’ve just received some photos. Can you come over?”

The look in Oscar’s eyes changed into one filled with murderous intent.

“Wait for me. I’m coming over.” After that, Oscar hung up the phone and drove to Cassie’s place.

Cassie did not stay with the Clintons. Instead, she bought a big and cozy three-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood not far away from Oscar’s in the city center.

Taking the elevator, Oscar went to her unit and rang the doorbell. She soon opened the door and enthusiastically wrapped her arms around his neck. She tried to kiss him on the lips, but the latter dodged her, much to her surprise.

“What’s wrong, Oz?”

“Let’s talk inside.” Oscar went inside the apartment with her and shut the door behind him.

Cassie pinned him against the wall and looked at him with dreamy eyes, saying, “Oz, it’s been a few days since you last came. Our baby and I miss you a lot.”

After kissing her lips perfunctorily, Oscar patiently assured, “I’ll talk to the baby later. You told me over the phone that you received some photos. Where are they?”

Cassie gave him an aggrieved look.

“Oz, you wouldn’t have come over if I hadn’t mentioned the photos, would you? I gave up my bright future in another country for you, but your attitude toward me has grown cold. Don’t you love me anymore?” asked Cassie persistently, feeling wronged.

Oscar was slowly losing his patience as he had never thought that Cassie’s constant chatter would be so annoying.

Holding her in his arms, he tried to keep his cool while coaxing her, “You know that I only love you, Cassie. Don’t be ridiculous, and be a good girl, okay?”

Leaning into him, Cassie bit her lips with a glint in her eye and explained in an aggrieved tone, “I just love you too much, Oscar. My parents keep asking when I’ll marry you, and put a lot of pressure on me. I also feel very uneasy as you don’t give me an answer as well even though I’m already pregnant.”

“Don’t overthink it. You should know how I feel about you,” assured Oscar gently, his heart softening.

“I trust you, Oz.”

“That’s my girl!”

Pulling away, Cassie said, “Come with me, Oz. Let me show you some photos delivered to me this morning. There’s no sender’s name, so I don’t know whom they’re from.”

on the sofa with

took out a yellow manila envelope from the room and sat next to him, saying, “Oz, you’ll probably get mad when you see

the manila envelope in her hand, Oscar

Cassie handed him

the envelope, Oscar emptied it and saw the photos, which, as expected, were

he had a gloomy expression, he did not blow his top as Cassie had

Oz?” asked Cassie while

want me to?”

overboard. She’s your legal wife no matter what, so shouldn’t she have some decency? If these

long as I have you. What this woman does has nothing to do with me. We’re going to divorce soon, so

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

she cheated on you? I feel sorry for you as you treat her so well, but she

the baby. After divorcing her, I’ll

sweetly, Cassie leaned into his arms. “I’m relieved to hear you say so, Oz. I was afraid that you’d really fall in love with Amelia and

to take these photos?” Oscar

suspecting me, Oz?” Cassie looked up at

replied in a gentle voice, “Silly girl, you’re the last person I’ll suspect. I’m just asking. It’s good if you’re not the one behind it. But if you are, it’s fine too. No matter what you do, you’re

Ms. Winters too, but it remained a thought as I didn’t want

she added, “Oz, other than showing you the photos, I ask you to come over because I want you to find out the person who took the

the nose, Oscar chuckled and asked, “You’re trying to be a good wife already even

concerned about you.

woman. Who else do you want to show your concern for

refuted coquettishly, “Who are you calling your woman? You haven’t proposed to me yet, so

said with a smile, “Who else do

she didn’t realize that there was a

grocery shopping later. I’ll make you some good food,” Cassie proposed coyly as she

at the company, and I’ll get someone to send you some nutritious food at noon.

you keep me company today, Oz?” Cassie asked, disappointed that he was

“Be good. I need to be present for a discussion on a collaborative project. Listen, I’ll take a

Aren’t you going with me?” Cassie asked

checkup is this afternoon?”

Cassie nodded.

thinking for a while, Oscar suggested, “I’ll come to you after

held his hand as she continued to persuade, “I don’t want you to go, Oz. Our baby is very well-behaved every time you’re here, so I think he misses you. Living alone in such a big apartment makes me feel lonely too sometimes, and I’ve turned down many

patiently, “Be good, Cassie. I’ll come