Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 149 Making Friends

“Mrs. Scott, I have no intention to put you on the spot. I was just worried that you were actually considering Amelia to be your daughter-in-law. When you first proposed the marriage between Carter and me to my parents, I flew all the way home. I fell in love with Carter at first sight and resolved to be his wife. Mrs. Scott, if you decide not to back me, I don’t know what else I can do,” Jennifer said pitifully.

Faye smiled. Comforting Jennifer, she said, “You’re the daughter-in-law of my choice, Jennifer. Amelia is already one of the Clintons. Nothing can happen between her and Oscar. Don’t let your imagination run wild. You’ll become a laughingstock.”

Jennifer nodded. The smile remained frozen on her face, but her eyes were menacing.

At that moment, Tiffany had dragged Amelia into the lift. Due to the odd hour, the entrance of the hospital appeared entirely desolate.

The crisp morning air was chilly. Tiffany rubbed her hands together, and asked, “Babe, are you cold?”

Amelia shook her head. “I’m fine.”

Tiffany tugged at Amelia’s sleeve. “Babe, it’s been a real rollercoaster of a night and I’ve gotten a little hungry. Shall we get supper? It won’t hurt to fill our stomachs with something warm.”

Amelia nodded.

Tiffany drove Amelia to a nearby diner. Before they got off, Tiffany turned to Amelia and queried, “You wouldn’t mind eating here, would you?”

Bemused, Amelia replied, “Tiff, do you really see me as an uppity princess now? Don’t forget that I went through hard times on my own before I married Oscar! We used to eat at small, homely diners like these together. Don’t you remember?”

Tiffany beamed. “I was just worried that after so long, you might have gotten too used to the taste of fine dining.”

Amelia detached her seatbelt. “Let’s go, then.”

Tiffany followed suit, the two of them entering the diner. Even though it was past midnight, the diner was packed. There were all sorts of characters, but somehow the presence of Tiffany and Amelia managed to draw all eyes to them nonetheless.

They couldn’t help it. Both Amelia and Tiffany were gorgeous creatures. Even though Amelia was seven months pregnant, her features remained as lovely as ever. Her figure wasn’t as alluring as it used to be, but she remained an intriguing sight all the same.

Tiffany didn’t lag behind in her look but forged ahead with her sense of style and fashionable clothing. With their combined beauty and sophisticated air, Amelia and Tiffany immediately became the center of attraction.

Tiffany glanced around. Then, she called to the owner, “Are there still any tables available?”

Amelia and Tiffany, bustling, “Sure, let me get you a table. Please feel free to order as much as you want.

laughed. “Madam, you’re too

ready. I see that this beautiful lady here’s pregnant. Shall I whip up something off-menu and more nutritious for

behalf. “Sure, we’ll have

owner hurried away to

the other patrons, however, still lingered curiously on

said, “Ladies, what brings you here instead of sleeping soundly

the hospital. We got hungry and stopped here for supper. You look pretty active yourself, mister, to be running

Tiffany would run her mouth and get them into trouble. She believed that people who were still lurking around at this hour tended to be troublemakers. They might interpret Tiffany’s reply to them as flirtatious and force themselves on

pursued the conversation relentlessly.

security firm. You can always approach me if you need my services,” the man

Where’s your security firm

look like common

interest had clearly been piqued. Amelia, however, remained non-committal, and said, “I’m sorry, Mister. I’m just an ordinary woman and I don’t think I’ll ever require a bodyguard. Thank you for

replied the man, laughing, “I’m pretty curious

into debt collection as well. It’s up to you to see which of

professionals?” Tiffany inquired

course. We’re in customer service, and we emphasize honesty regardless of who our customer is. Our bodyguards have all been through professional training and are well-trained in kickboxing, combat, and other areas in martial arts. We’ll fulfill any request you have, as long as

in what I’ve heard so far. Why don’t we head over to

man

address you, then, mister?” Tiffany asked

still be friends. You ladies are so beautiful that any man would want to get to know

grinned. She pointed at Amelia, shaking her head. “She’s already taken,

replied, fixing his

“I’m sorry. I’m attached as well. It looks like all our relationship is destined to remain strictly professional, Mr.

acquired two beautiful ladies as customers. It’ll be a treat nonetheless for those young

face broke out in an unreserved smile at his humor. “Mr. Laird, you seem to have a straightforward character. I’d like

call me that too,” Gary declared. For such an imposing man, he’d turned out to be rather breezy in his

and that’s exactly that type of personality I appreciate. Let’s be friends, then. We’ll drink to

sideways glance at Amelia, then raised his mug