Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 216 Tell The Truth

As soon as the party ended, Oscar and Owen personally saw the guests out before returning to the house. “Oscar, where’s your sister?” Owen asked gravely.

Still reluctant to talk about Stephanie, Oscar tried to brush his father off. “She’s upstairs.”

“Oscar, seeing as how Amelia and Tony are safe and sound, can’t you forgive your sister? The two of you have always been close, and you’re usually very tolerant of her. Why can’t you give her another chance?” Owen asked with a sigh.

“Dad, would you forgive someone who wanted to kill your wife and child?”

At a loss for words, Owen looked away.

“Dad, I can dote on Stephanie and give in to her, provided that she doesn’t cross my bottom line. Now, not only has she crossed that line, but she has also violated the basic moral principles. It’s no longer a question of whether I can forgive her or not.”

Owen patted his shoulders and said with a touch of sorrow in his voice, “I know, but she’s still your sister.”

Oscar gazed at the brightly lit villa in the distance where his wife and son shared with his family. It wasn’t long ago when he had almost lost them, and he never wanted to experience that again. Knowing that Stephanie was the culprit made it even worse, and it was no longer a question of forgiveness.

“Dad, when she finally realizes that she was in the wrong, I might be able to forgive her.” Even though he was sure his sister would never realize her mistake, Oscar still made a compromise and gave a deadline.

With that, Owen grew even more silent.

Amelia was making her way down the stairs when Oscar and Owen stepped into the hall. The sight of them together made her laugh out loud.

“Dad, Oscar, have all the guests gone home?”

Ignoring his father’s presence, Oscar lovingly caressed Amelia’s cheek and asked, “Why aren’t you sleeping yet?”

“It’s still early.”

Just as the three of them settled into a comfortable conversation, Olivia and Stephanie came down the stairs. Seeing how happy Amelia was chatting with her family, Stephanie’s eyes flashed with resentment.

Even as Olivia tried to stop her, Stephanie broke away and confronted Amelia. “Are you happy now, Amelia Winters? Both my mother and brother are siding with you and chasing me out of the house. I’m sure you must be delighted. But you know what? I will eventually get back everything that belongs to me, and when that day comes, I will chase you out of our family!”

“Stephanie, what are you talking about?” Amelia asked with a look of bewilderment on her face.

“Oh, come on, Amelia. Don’t—”

Stephanie,” Oscar

Amelia, Oscar stared daggers at Stephanie, looking like he’d pounce on her if she

back and risk getting chewed out by Oscar, Stephanie had no choice but to hold her

tugged at Oscar’s shirt, motioning for him to calm himself down

us, you can tell me about it. I promise your brother won’t lay a hand on you. I don’t wish to see our family in a mess because of our grudges. So if you’re unhappy with me, please, let me know. I want

still couldn’t help but steal a glance at her

and gently repeated herself, “Stephanie, if you’re unhappy with me, you can

go on, Owen had broken the awkward silence with a cough. “Amelia, it’s getting late, and Stephanie still has work tomorrow. Let Oscar send her home. I’m sure

that, Amelia

say that Stephanie went on a trip with her friends? Why are you

gently nudged Oscar. Thankfully,

friends had mentioned taking up jobs to experience life, and she didn’t want to be left behind. She begged Dad and Mom to let her work, and they eventually agreed to give her a sinecure in our company. However, Stephanie said she wouldn’t learn much in a family company setting, so she insisted on getting another job. She has even rented a place outside, which is

doubtful about the explanation, Amelia

moment, Stephanie could only feel how ironic

broke out in uncontrollable laughter, surprising everyone

at Oscar, who merely furrowed his brows and pulled her away. “Enough is

“Oscar, why are you still hiding it from her? Are you afraid she’s too fragile for the truth, or are you trying to cover up for

state of panic as she quickly

do like her more than your only daughter,

feeling of helplessness washed over Olivia as she stared at Stephanie. She had covered up so many things to protect her daughter, yet

I do to let Stephanie understand that everything I’ve

said sternly, “Even I can tell how

had with Stephanie between themselves. It was never her intention to get Olivia involved, as she didn’t want to ruin their mother-daughter

control and hollered, “Stop with the pretense, Amelia! It’s all because of you that my relationship with

soon as the words left Stephanie’s mouth, the color drained from everyone’s faces. Amelia was speechless as

pulled Stephanie aside and was about to order their

it’s already so late. After all, this is her house, and she has her room. There’s no need to

in a fit of anger. She didn’t mean any of it, so please don’t take her words to heart. Anyway, I’m sure

sadly at Olivia before replying, “Mom, I can give in to you for all other things, but not this. The car

was both embarrassed and

else, she was mad at Stephanie. If it weren’t for her lack of tact and willfulness, they wouldn’t have ended up in such

Stephanie was only spouting nonsense. You know what she’s like when she’s