Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 662 Better To Sort Out Your Own Feelings

Carter stood outside the Larson residence, where he remained until all the lights inside the house went out.

As he drove, his thoughts were all over the place as he questioned his own feelings toward Jennifer. When he saw what a difficult time Jennifer was having outside the bar, it surprisingly wrenched at him in a way that left him quite confounded.

The thought of Jennifer’s aloofness toward him also threw his heart into disarray. By the time he came back to his senses, he fortuitously spotted a dog dashing across his path not too far ahead. In a moment of panic, he turned the steering wheel, and with a protracted screech, the car was spun around until it came to a complete halt.

Taking a moment to catch his breath, Carter was finally able to settle his nerves.

He leaned his forehead against the steering wheel in a cold sweat and rested there for quite some time before he restarted the engine.

Back home, he took a hot bath. Afterward, he poured himself some wine and stood by the window that overlooked the sights and sounds beyond.

He appeared distant, though it was less obvious what was going through his mind.

It was the solitude of the night that usually made one especially contemplative.

The very next day, he received a call from Faye summoning him over.

He drove home with pace and stepped inside the hall before greeting, “Mom.”

Faye was pouring some coffee into a cup with sublime elegance. When she saw him coming in, she pointed at a couch at the side. “Sit.”

Naturally, Carter did as she asked.

Placing one of the cups of coffee in front of him, Faye said, “Give it a try and let me know whether my skills have improved.”

Sampling a mouthful, Carter replied, “There’s sweetness amidst the bitter notes and a good mouthfeel. Not bad.”

“Glad you liked it.”

Placing the cup down, Carter said, “Go ahead, Mom. Why have you asked me to come over today?”

her lips with a handkerchief, Faye regarded Carter. “What’s going on between you

you getting at?”

said, “Don’t you play dumb with me. You

nothing going on between her

the right one for you. So, it’s wonderful that she’s no longer pestering you. Saved me a ton

“Weren’t you

should go on to work. I’d be heading out to

own mother, Carter suddenly realized how selfish his mother was in her willingness to dictate his love life to further

a little

Jennifer before? Shouldn’t you be relieved that I’m not

this just to preserve your own reputation, Mom, as you never did take your own son’s opinions into consideration,

mean by

well that you’re only thinking less of Jennifer because of the video of her you’ve seen online, Mom. Severing your

Carter?” said Faye in slight dismay. “I’m just doing what’s best

what’s best for yourself, Mom. I’m leaving.” Carter then about-faced and straight up

“Carter! Come back here!”

pretended that he did not

his fists against the steering wheel,

on the gas pedal and sent the car shooting out like a bullet. It was not until he slowed the vehicle to a halt that he looked up

found himself below Amelia’s workplace once

were swift to spot Carter’s car. She walked over and rapped upon his window. “Amelia,” said Carter after he wound it

you looking for me?” asked

Didn’t mean to disturb you at work, but I had not expected to be

from them, Amelia said, “I have an hour

of them

an orange juice on a

is Jolin not with you today?” Carter

asked her not