Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 784 A Trick Up Her Sleeve

During the family gathering, Stephanie raised a glass of wine and said, “Amelia, I’d like to atone for what I did to you previously. I was really rude to you in the hospital a few days ago, but I’ve been reflecting on my actions these days, and I think I certainly need to apologize to you.”

Amelia glanced at her, and at that moment, she could not seem to figure out Stephanie’s next move. Stephanie is always so unpredictable, and she is always changing her mind.

“Don’t mention it, Stephanie,” Amelia replied politely. Still holding the glass, Stephanie added, “Amelia, if you could forgive me, please have this glass of wine with me.”

Amelia would seem too ignorant and inconsiderate if she refused to drink the wine, especially when Olivia and Owen were watching her.

“Okay, I’ll drink it.” Amelia poured herself some wine, raised her head, and downed it in one go.

Stephanie let out a sigh in relief when she saw that.

Olivia tugged at Stephanie and said, “Stephanie, Amelia is a sensible person. Now that you’re married and will soon become a mother, you can’t be so rude to Amelia anymore, okay?”

Hearing that, Stephanie replied obediently, “I know, Mom.”

Isabella followed suit and raised her glass, saying, “Oscar, Amelia, this is for you two. I caused you trouble because of the photo previously. I’ve been thinking a lot ever since Oscar kicked me out of the company. Then, I recalled how I used to follow Oscar around these three years and realized that I didn’t spend much time on myself. I’ve thought things through now. Since Oscar isn’t fond of me, it’s pointless no matter how hard I try. It’d be better if I just let it go. I plan to start a company with the resources I have and run a business on my own. After that, I’ll find a good match for myself. And now, I only wish both of you could forgive me.”

Amelia glanced at Stephanie discreetly, but she could not fathom the intentions behind Stephanie’s and Isabella’s actions at that moment. However, Amelia believed that Stephanie and Isabella must be softening up Oscar and her for other ulterior motives.

Isabella had been holding the glass for quite a while, yet Oscar remained unmoving in his seat.

An awkward look slowly crept over Isabella’s face, and she shot Olivia a look, seemingly asking for help.

Olivia cleared her throat and explained, “Oscar, Amelia, Isabella only did that out of kindness. Since she has already gone to this extent, if you two still make things difficult for her, it’ll make her look bad.”

Amelia pulled Oscar’s arm, and he lifted his arm before looking back at her. Then, he stood up.

After finishing the wine, Isabella went to Olivia and Owen before sitting down.

“Aunt Olivia, the office opposite Mallowbrook Expo Square caught my eye. Not only is the surrounding environment decent, but the rental is cheap too. I plan to set up a network technology company there. Now, I only have to visit the International Trade Administration to settle all the formalities and documents and hire people who fit the roles, and I can start working right away,” said Isabella as she enjoyed the food.

“The area around Mallowbrook Expo Square is a bustling place, and many of them set up their companies there. I agree with your decision to start your business there. This is your first time starting a business on your own, so you have my full support. How about this? You can seek Oscar’s advice if there’s anything you’re unclear of,” Olivia suggested.

Isabella glanced at Oscar before flashing a smile. “That’d be great. I’m only worried that Oscar might not feel like entertaining me. I did so many mistakes in the past because of my affection for him. I guess he’s annoyed by me, so I don’t think he’d like to guide me.”

Olivia merely responded with a grin before she pretended to continue eating.

The atmosphere during the meal was rather tense, but it was not that bad either.

and Amelia off with Olivia. Stephanie was holding two exquisite-looking boxes. One was a gift for Amelia, and the other was

you this afternoon. For the sake that I went to get these gifts while I’m pregnant, please pretend to

looked down at the gift in her hand without saying a

and said, “Mom, I’m going back with Amelia now.

bring Tony along, but you refused. As I’ve been taking care of

send Tony over when those

seemingly expressing her disagreement through

a while, Oscar and Amelia got into

in place as she caressed her belly. “Mom, is Oscar still

after all the things you did to Amelia? He would’ve cut ties with you if not for our sake. A human’s heart is not made of stone, though. If you sincerely wish to

wish to make things right with Oscar and Amelia again. It was such a huge blow and a great reminder to me after finding out that Noah cheated on me. I would’ve gotten bullied terribly by the Walker family if I hadn’t had my family’s support. Mom, I owe you a debt

that

went back into the house, and Stephanie said, “Isabella, you should sleep with me

Isabella nodded in agreement.

headed to the bedroom upstairs. Stephanie asked,

gave her a thumbs-up and said, “Stephanie, you have to keep pleasing Amelia. I’m sure Oscar will not go hard on you as long

hint of disdain flashed across Stephanie’s eyes as she questioned unhappily,

achieve your goal if you don’t sacrifice something. If you wish to reconcile with Oscar, you have no choice but to please that woman. When she’s more accepting, I’ll go look for Oscar with you. By then, you can send your brother some food every day. I’m sure he’ll not stay

and did not say

had only done so on a whim, so she did not take the latter’s words and actions seriously. The next day, unexpectedly, Amelia received a call from the reception at noon telling her that

baffled, Amelia went downstairs to meet

from the chef.

off guard, so she glanced

asked, “Amelia, what’s strong? Why are

I promised my colleagues to have grilled fish with them at a restaurant nearby. I don’t think I can have the lunch you

Amelia. “Amelia, are

lips curled into a subtle smile as she asked, “Stephanie, I… Well, what are you trying to do? I don’t see the need for you to prepare food for me when you harbor such deep hatred toward me. I’m afraid I’d

straight and direct,

to lose her temper, yet she suppressed her anger when she thought of

wanted to pull Amelia, but

her belly and cried

seat.” Amelia then helped Stephanie to the chair for the

in a low voice, “Stephanie Clinton, what are

and smiled. “Amelia, I’m only here to send

her. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator,

hungry, so I’ll eat these for

of Jolin. However, she was