Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 663 Merely A Misunderstanding

Nevertheless, being the stubborn person he was, Carter was unwilling to admit that he actually cared for Jennifer. Hence, he only stayed with Amelia for half an hour before he left.

As she watched him disappear into the flow of the traffic, Amelia shook her head haplessly. She then uttered under her breath, “Oh, Carter. While you are able to understand the emotions of others, you are blind to your own. Indeed, it takes others to know oneself. Did you not realize that you were not as attached to me as you were before?”

It would appear that Carter had missed Jennifer after she had given up on her two-year-long pursuit of him. That was why her distancing herself from him had conversely yielded his attention.

Acknowledging how it might be improper for her to meddle too much in the love lives of others, Amelia decidedly went back to the office.

In the evening, a call came in from Tiffany after work.

When Amelia picked up, Tiffany sounded listless. “Are you free, Babe? Mrs. Hisson has invited me to attend the wedding of one of Derrick’s cousins. I’ve no idea what she’s up to, but whatever. Come over to my place if you’re available. I’ll let you in on the rest when you’re here.”

Considering it briefly, Amelia agreed, “I’ll see you in an hour.”

After she hung up, Amelia got into the car driven by Oscar and leaned over to give him a peck on his lips. “I won’t be able to have dinner with you and Tony tonight, and could you drop me off at Tiff’s? Mrs. Hisson has invited her to attend the wedding of one of Derrick’s cousins, and she has no idea what would be waiting for her there.”

Oscar’s lips curled up as he started the engine. “Then she may be in luck. I guess Old Mr. Hisson’s putting Mrs. Hisson under some real pressure, so tell Tiffany to make the most out of this opportunity. Perhaps we should start preparing a generous gift for her already.”

Amelia had also been put in a buoyant mood. More than anyone else, she would be delighted to be able to see her friend married off.

After Oscar rolled into the neighborhood, Amelia unbuckled her seat belt. “Head on home first, Oscar. I’m going to help Tiff check on her gown. You can come by and pick me up when I’m done.”

Oscar acknowledged her with a nod before Amelia alighted and took the elevator upstairs.

The sight of a disheveled and unkempt Tiffany had her frowning in disapproval. “What’s going on, Tiff? Why do you look so knackered?”

“Come on in first.” Tiffany turned sideways to allow Amelia through.

The former then shut the door behind Amelia. “Take a seat, Babe. I’m going to go freshen up for a bit.”

No more than five minutes elapsed before Tiffany reemerged in a clean change of clothes. However, there were dark circles beneath her eyes.

“What have you been up to, Tiff? Why are your eyes so puffy?” Amelia asked.

“I’ve been working on a manuscript for two days straight and haven’t gotten more than six hours of rest in between. It wasn’t long after I fell asleep that Mrs. Hisson’s call woke me,” the yawning Tiffany stretched herself on the couch and replied with a shrug.

“Weren’t you already close to finishing that manuscript that is due for publication? What’s with the rush then?” Amelia asked.

something I had in mind as well. With him helming the project, it could be a great boost to my professional credentials and perhaps propel me to the top of the heap. Previously, I only specialized in writing all sorts of novels, and the first time I did screenwriting was for an adaptation of my own fantasy novel. On top of it being an action script, it’s going to be directed by Stu, so I cannot afford to skimp on my effort. I just had to

you shouldn’t take your own

“Let’s drop that for now, Babe. Come check out some gowns with me. I’ve no idea what Mrs. Hisson is up to by having me over

chuckled. “Didn’t it occur to you that this wedding invitation could actually be another expression of Mrs. Hisson’s compromising,

optimistic. “She’s extremely calculating and unpredictable, so who knows what’s going on inside that head of hers? I can only hope that I don’t screw this up. Everything else will have to wait after this is over. Come on, let’s go have a look at those

Amelia nodded in assent.

the boutique where they had made

have the gown that you’ve reserved ready for you, Ms. Winters. Please, come this way,” the store assistant

Tiffany nodded in acknowledgement.

she did a little twirl in front of Amelia when she came back out. “What do you think

light claret tone looks very charming. I like it,” came Amelia’s

rather decisive. Heading back inside to change out of the gown and into her own clothes, she

take a look at the others?”

no need to, as I’m just going to be a guest in the company of Derrick. No reason for me to try to steal the limelight from the bride either, so I’m fine

made certain sense to Amelia as

would be bound to scrutinize her attire no matter what. By avoiding

her purchase, Tiffany held Amelia by the arm as they sought something to

casually ordered four dishes and a soup. After Tiffany urged the waiter to have them served up quickly, she started to stare at Amelia out

little bemused by the way her friend was looking

you in a long, long time. During those two years in Beshya, we spent almost every single day together, but after coming here, we were both kept busy by our own lives. Even Kurt made up all sorts of excuses to exit our social circle. Now that I think back on it, it seems that our time in

is that, but that’s life. There are just so many things

unlike you, Tiff. No matter how close friends are, they can never compare to one’s life partner. That’s why I really do hope for a happy ending between you and

not turn his back on me, I’d never let go of him,” Tiffany

subtle

food was served, the two of them dined in a harmonious atmosphere until they were rudely interrupted by a shrill female

voice trailed off, Amelia and Tiffany were left staring at each other. That was because they recognized that voice as belonging to the one

do you intend to be a man about it, Derrick? Didn’t you say

Amelia feel ill at ease. Reflexively, she looked toward Tiffany.

from you today, Derrick. Otherwise, I will send the video of our most intimate moments to Tiffany. I bet she’d love to know what sort of man you really

say. “There has to be some sort of misunderstanding here, Tiff.

it all in one gulp. When she placed the vessel back down, her hands were still

feet as well.

was breathing rapidly, and the veins on her neck were visibly

“I’m just going to pop over to take a look. If Crystal is really the one Derrick loves, then I’d back out of

and would not let go