Too Much To Bear My Love

Amelia tried to change the subject. “Mr. Clinton, if you aren’t hungry, I’ll just pack all this food up.”

“What’s wrong with you?” Oscar asked, gripping her hand.

With a sigh, Amelia placed her silverware down. “Do you wish there was something wrong with me?”

“Don’t lie to me. No one will dare bully you while I’m here.”

“The only one who bullies me around here is you, Mr. Clinton.”

Oscar fell silent.

“I’m fine, really.” Amelia sighed again. “I got a call from a friend earlier who told me one of his relatives had passed away. I had spoken to that same relative only a few days ago, and now he’s gone.”

Oscar looked at her sharply. “How did he contact you if your phone’s at home?”

Amelia froze, her mouth agape. In her hurry to come up with an excuse, she had completely forgotten about her phone. And Oscar saw through her immediately.

The corners of Oscar’s mouth turned up slightly as he playfully pinched her cheek. “That’s it. No more lies in the future. Always remember to think before you speak.”

Amelia bit her lip and said nothing.

Seeing her so subdued, Oscar felt a little sorry for her. “You’re not filthy. My words yesterday were unnecessarily harsh. Mom said you shouldn’t get riled up while pregnant. It wouldn’t be good for the baby.”

A look of disappointment flashed across Amelia’s face. After a while, she finally asked, “Mr. Clinton, are you forgiving me only because your mom made you do so?”

It was Oscar’s turn to avoid the subject as he gestured at the food in front of them. “Didn’t you say you were hungry? Eat up before the food gets cold.”

Amelia beamed a brilliant smile at Oscar. “Regardless of your reason, I’m very grateful and glad that you’ve forgiven me. So thank you, Mr. Clinton. I shall continue to put in my best efforts in our very complicated marriage.”

“Let’s eat.”

Amelia started to dig into the food. She stopped mid-way to scoop a spoonful of it and brought it to Oscar’s lips. “How about this, Mr. Clinton? If you eat this, we’ll agree to let bygones be bygones. We won’t bring up the photos again either.”

Oscar glanced at her before accepting the food.

Happy moments like these were rare for them. After the meal, Oscar called his mother to tell her not to come over that night. He reassured her that he would take good care of Amelia.

Olivia was more than happy at the sound of that. But as all mothers do, she re-emphasized the need for Amelia to be well taken care of before she hung up.

“Did the doctor say when you can be discharged?” Oscar asked while peeling an orange for Amelia.

“Tomorrow, I guess.”

them were chatting like good friends. It was a moment where they could

was the first time she felt like she had

Oscar nodded.

hesitation, Amelia asked, “Mr. Clinton, earlier Ms. Yard called looking for you. You should probably

understood why Amelia had been feeling low. She had been mulling over her call

a forced smile. “She also mentioned that the two of you will be getting married soon. Congratulations, Mr. Clinton. As for the wedding, I’m afraid I won’t be attending it. After all,

looked Amelia in her eyes. “Pay no heed to Cassie’s words. Even if we do get the divorce, I will still take good

I just want to let you know how grateful I am for you,” Amelia said earnestly. “You lent a helping hand when I needed it the most. Even though I married you

her gaze as he listened

looked incredibly frail and pitiful. Oscar felt especially moved after having heard her

his hand up and caressed Amelia’s

and I both need you,” Amelia

her eyes. “Go to bed. I’ll stay

patted the bed. “Why

when his phone

but he quickly recovered. “Let me answer this call.

of it upset her.

with Oscar was making progress, Cassie would undoubtedly butt in to remind her she was nothing more than just

covers up and

walking out

was the

developing very well! I’m a little upset that you’ve stood me up twice today. How are you going to make it up to me?”

his cool as he replied patiently, “I’m glad the checkup went well. It’s late now, so you should

aren’t coming over now?”

good and sleep early. It’d be good

the other end. After a while, he heard Cassie’s muffled sobs. “Oz, why

keep his voice even. “Cassie, be good. My love for you has

and sensitive, especially when it concerns the men they love. It was wrong of me to break off our wedding in the past and leave without caring

with work. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you. Once I’m less busy, I’ll take you overseas

that be, Oz? Give me a date. I may be understanding, but you’ve stood me up so many times I can’t help but worry. Your attitude towards me has changed so fast overnight, and I don’t feel

the women he loved, but he still

over in the past? Men always craved for the things that were out of their reach. It was only after

I’m less busy at work, we’ll go on a vacation,”

me to be good, and I do just that. But being good doesn’t mean I can allow you to neglect me. I’m from a respectable family, and I do well in my studies and work. But I’m willing to put up with being called a mistress, just so I can be with you. I’m even carrying your child now, for crying out loud. I just

you’ve become more sensitive since getting pregnant. I promise I will marry you. It’s just that Amelia is also pregnant, and my mom would never approve of me leaving her during