Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 618 Watch Out For Jennifer

Carter found himself unable to sleep all night, and his thoughts kept wandering as he lay in bed. Maybe it was because of what had happened to Laura.

He had wanted to look for Amelia the next day, but alas, life was always unpredictable. With a phone call coming in and asking him to head to Saspiuburg, he could only postpone his plans to meet Amelia.

Thus, the man took a plane to Saspiuburg along with his secretary and assistant. They spent a few peaceful days there going about their own business.

“Mr. Scott, will we be heading straight back to the office, or do we get the others to rest at home and return to work tomorrow?” asked the secretary as soon as they returned from Saspiuburg and got off the plane.

“Everyone’s worked hard for the past few days. Take the next two days off and get some rest.”

“All right, Sir. We’ll be taking our leave then.”

After parting ways with his secretary and assistant, Carter adjusted his tie and hailed a cab.

Having done nothing but attend meetings of all kinds in Saspiuburg, he felt a little overwhelmed.

Leaning into the backseat of the cab, the man drifted off without realizing it.

“Sir? Sir! We’re here.”

Carter awoke from the cab driver calling out to him, and he snapped out of his daze right after opening his eyes.

“Keep the change,” he said coolly while handing the driver a large note before hopping out of the car.

Staring at the tall building before him, the man dialed Amelia’s number.

“Hey, Amelia. I just got back from Saspiuburg. Can we meet? There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

Before the woman gave a response, he quickly added, “Please don’t say no, Amelia. We can’t be together, but we can at least still be friends, right? You’re not going to turn down a friend’s invitation, are you?”

With him saying this, Amelia would either have a guilty conscience or be plain heartless if she were to turn him down.

“Okay,” she answered. “I’ll have a two-hour break at noon. How about we have lunch nearby?”

“Sure.” Carter breathed a sigh of relief. He was so worried that she would reject him without any mercy.

Now that they had come this far, they could no longer go back to the days where they would talk to each other about everything.

Carter glanced at his watch. It was now eleven-fifty in the morning, which meant

the restaurant to reserve a private room. Amelia arrived shortly after, the clacking of her high heels causing Carter to look

late,” she said while

her chair out

“Thank you.”

man merely smiled and returned

order whatever you want,”

Carter himself opted for two dishes and a bowl of soup. He then placed

service here was top-notch, and it took less than two minutes for the food to

the waiter

left, Carter poured Amelia a small glass of wine. “Having a bit of wine before a meal

cast him an odd glance. She could easily tell that the man was going out

being so courteous, Carter. I can’t get

poured himself some wine too. Then, he raised his glass and

only return

to Saspiuburg?” she asked after taking a

few days. I wanted to treat you to a meal before leaving but couldn’t make it in time. That’s why

something to

get to see you when I have something to talk about?” Carter asked

briefly, but she replied with a grin, “Of course not. I

how you, Tiffany, and I used to eat together all the time – although Tiffany would always order a bunch, then you and I would ended up having to finish everything. But now that I think about it, she’s always been the more carefree one among

her wine. “This isn’t like you, Carter. You’re not here just

“I can’t do that?”

feels a little weird

smile played on

which was why he had taken a cab

look. “Why do

see her parents yesterday. Mrs. Larson has intermittent memory loss now. I don’t know what she went through in prison, but I’ll bet she’s the way she is now

food in her mouth suddenly didn’t

“Are you serious?”

lie

down and pondered for

food on her plate. “Here. Have some more. Don’t think too much about this. I’m just letting you know

coming for me openly,” Amelia remarked, snapping out of her thoughts. “I just didn’t expect Mrs. Larson to turn out this way. Maybe it