Too Much To Bear My Love

Too Much to Bear, My Love Chapter 187

James tumbled forward. Olivia helped him up and chided, “Oscar, what is that for?”

Oscar slapped himself on the forehead in exasperation and cried, “Mom! Why are you wasting time with this joker? He is a playboy with countless women around him. If you introduce Tiffany to him, Amelia will give you an earful.”

James was aggrieved. “Oz, that is not fair. I do sincerely want to settle down with a Chanaean wife. If you sully my name again, I will cut you off.”

Olivia was amused by the two. “Okay, okay. I was also joking,” she clarified.

“Mrs. Clinton, you can’t joke about such matters. I am serious. Tiffany is not bad. Although she cannot measure up to Amelia, she is also a beauty. She is my kind of girl. You have to introduce her to me.” James hopped over to Olivia and protested.

Olivia was shocked. “You are serious about this?”

James put on a solemn face to reassure her.

Olivia kept quiet instead as she actually made that suggestion just to tease him.

When Tiffany walked in, she immediately sensed awkwardness in the air. She got goosebumps when James kept stealing glances at her.

As the elders were present, she just gave him a dirty look, then ignored him. She went forward to greet the rest. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton. How are you doing?”

Olivia pulled her close and quipped, “Stop calling us Mr. and Mrs. Clinton. We agreed you will be my goddaughter, won’t you? You should be calling me godma instead. You and Amelia are close friends, so we are family from now on.”

Tiffany felt a little uneasy. She was wondering why the huge change in atmosphere and attitudes overnight. She redirected the conversation by asking, “Mrs. Clinton, how is Amelia? Has she woken?”

Olivia beamed, “Don’t worry, my dear. Oscar said she briefly woke up once this morning. She fell asleep again, as she is still weak.”

Tiffany was comforted by that news. She went to Amelia’s bedside to check on her. She was still pale and had lost much weight.

“Amelia has lost weight,” she moaned.

“Unfortunately, yes. After she is discharged, we will prepare nutritious food for her to build up her health again. You have lost weight too. I will get Molly to prepare some chicken soup for you. You haven’t had any proper rest after the blood transfusion to Amelia. You don’t look too good yourself. Why don’t I get James to go with you to somewhere nice for a proper meal?” Olivia offered.

Tiffany felt weird. She could sense Olivia was trying to pair her up with James.

“It’s okay, Mrs. Clinton. I ate before I came over,” she excused herself.

James jumped at the opportunity and offered, “Let’s go, pretty lady. Give me a chance to be a gentleman and escort you.”

Just as Tiffany was contemplating an appropriate response to rebuke James, a weak voice murmured, “Mom, Tiff, you are all here.”

Tiffany immediately turned her attention back to Amelia and marveled, “Amelia, you are awake?”

She walked over and squatted down by her bed. It was only upon seeing a lively Amelia that her mind could finally settle.

the burden off her chest, Tiffany started sobbing, “Babe, you gave me a big fright. I was so terrified you would

gently patted Tiffany’s head. “I’m okay now. Don’t

I look a mess, babe?” she asked, she was aware that she looked a little hideous as she had been laughing and crying

make-up. You are the most gorgeous girl to me,” Amelia teased,

to join them. “Amelia.” She held Amelia’s hand and called

gave her a smile and apologized, “Mom, I am sorry I made you worry for

are okay. I was worried sick when you had to go through so many surgeries. Please don’t scare me like that anymore. I have a weak heart. I cannot take

sorry, mom.” Amelia was

So long as you can get well,

tiny feet and hands are strong. He has your nose and eyes and Oscar’s lips. He inherited all the best qualities from both of you and is a handsome little fella.

I see him now?” Amelia asked

pacify her. “I know you are anxious to see him, but you have not fully recovered, and baby

could only suppress her

“Baby is doing very well. He is very healthy. The doctors were impressed that

the car came crashing into them, she instinctively protected her stomach. The only thought on her mind was to shield the baby and ensure no harm came his way. The rest was a

is full of praise for you. What a great mommy you are. It was because of your protection that

baby

enough to be discharged, we go home to the Clinton residence. I will take

said nothing. side-stepping

you remember me?” James

looked at him and smiled.

remember my name. That is an absolute honor to me,” James declared with exaggeration and successfully made Amelia

importantly, you saved Tiff’s life. How can I possibly forget you? I am really grateful you took time off your busy schedule to rush over to help Tiff.” Amelia was

this time around too. After you have

had never

you very much, James. I will definitely

I know you can’t repay me by marrying me, but

Amelia was stupefied.

that. She thumped on his feet and growled, “What nonsense is that? Do you think I won’t dare to tear

your friend is fierce as a tigress.

Amelia laughed out loud. That pulled the muscle on her injury,

fault for spouting nonsense,” Tiffany

two of them. “Tiff, stop it. James is a guest from overseas, after all. You can’t treat a guest

held her in his arms and whispered, “Are

am fine,”

signaling him to stop his mischief. James stopped his antics and apologized, “I am sorry, Amelia. I was just kidding. Please

I am fine.” Amelia smiling reassured him. She turned to Oscar and asked for

coming

Mom, James rarely gets to travel to Chanaea. Could you play host and invite him to a good meal? You don’t have to worry about me. I will be fine here. There are two nurses caring for me,” Amelia

looked to Owen for consent and

have woken up so soon if not