Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 850 That Was Her Chance

When Olivia and Amelia got to Stephanie’s room, Isabella pointed at the man in the corner and roared, “Mom, who’s this guy? Do you know that Aunt Olivia saw him? My entire life is destroyed now!”

Carol handed the man several thousand and uttered in a disgusted tone, “Get lost.” Then, the man left the Walker residence without any clothes on. Isabella nearly passed out as she watched the scene.

Glaring at her, Carol said darkly, “Why don’t you ask yourself about your shameful behavior at the hospital? The doctor was helping to bandage your wounds, yet you kept grabbing his hand to kiss him like a cat in heat. You were even moaning! You’ve utterly disgraced our entire family.

If some snoop had taken your photo and uploaded it onto the internet, your reputation would’ve gotten ripped to shreds. Just so you know, that guy was someone you wouldn’t let go of while at the hospital. We had no choice but to bring him back with us. But now, you’re blaming me? Oh, I could kill you right now!”

Isabella was so shocked that she turned as pale as a sheet. The injury on her arm did not even seem to hurt anymore.

“How can this be? How is this possible? How can things end like this when I have yet to carry out my plan?” she mumbled. I refuse to believe that the heavens would be so cruel to me!

As Isabelle returned to her room dispiritedly, Carol shot her a vicious glare and muttered under her breath, “She truly is the jinx of the Walker family.”

After that, Carol went to Stephanie’s room and said with an apologetic smile, “I’m so sorry you had to see that, Mrs. Clinton.”

Olivia shook her head. “That’s all right. Isabella is still my beloved goddaughter. Although that man looks polite and mild-mannered, he seems as poor as a church mouse. He’s not a good match for Isabella. But, of course, that’s your family’s private matter. As an outsider, I shouldn’t get involved.”

“Isn’t that the truth, though? But she’s all grown up and can make her own decisions. As parents, we can’t interfere too much, either. Just let her be,” Carol responded with a grimace.

Nodding, Olivia did not say anything more. Nonetheless, she could not help being disappointed that Isabella had brought home a man to fool around with before it was even dark. She did not feel as fond of Isabella as before.

The two women were still making small talk when Isabella knocked on the door and walked in, neatly dressed. She approached Olivia, then bowed solemnly and apologized. “I’m sorry for that ugly scene just now. It was my fault.”

Helping her up, Olivia replied, “You didn’t do anything wrong, so there’s no need to apologize. But even if you bring your boyfriend home, you can’t mess around like that. Besides, it’s clear that the guy is from a very ordinary family and isn’t a good match for you. You should think about it carefully.”

Isabella lowered her head. Despite feeling displeased with what she had just heard, she answered meekly, “I understand, Aunt Olivia. I thought he was a good person at first. That’s why I planned to date him and see how things would turn out. I never expected him to behave so appallingly and lace my drink with drugs. Even though my parents sent me to the hospital, it was no use. They had no choice but to let the both of us… I can only blame myself for getting a boyfriend like that.”

“How could he do such a terrible thing to you? That’s too much! We can’t let a loser like that off the hook so easily. What’s his address? I’ll send some people to teach him a lesson,” Olivia declared furiously.

A look of panic flashed across Isabella’s eyes, and she shook her head. “There’s no need for that, Aunt Olivia. Just think of it as something I need to suffer in silence. After all, as a lady, it’ll only tarnish my reputation if others find out what happened.”

Olivia gazed at her thoughtfully and did not press the matter further.

Glancing at her uneasily, Isabella swallowed hard and asked softly, “Are you mad at me, Aunt Olivia?”

Her question tickled Olivia, and the latter responded, “Why would I be mad that you’re dating?”

“Well, because I was a pushover and dated a sad excuse for a boyfriend.”

“In that case, your parents should be the ones who should be even more upset, isn’t that so? I may be your godmother, but technically, I’m still an outsider. Don’t you agree?” Olivia replied with amusement.

Isabella’s face turned ashen.

Her words seem to be hinting at me not to delude myself. Even though she acknowledges me as her goddaughter, I’m still nothing more than an outsider. She doesn’t even care that I’m dating.

Taking Isabella’s hand, Olivia added, “Don’t overthink things. My hope is that you’ll date someone from a good family. Even so, the most important thing is your feelings toward that person. And if you do get married, I’ll prepare a generous dowry for you.”

Isabella frowned as she looked down. She replied docilely, “Thank you, Aunt Olivia.”

Isabella put on an obedient front, but her eyes glinted with malice. She had already gotten so far and could not afford to fail. If Olivia did become an obstacle in her plan to be a part of the Clinton family, she had no qualms about getting rid of her. She would not let anyone get in her way of reveling in power and riches.

Olivia remained in the bedroom for around an hour. Then, the housekeeper knocked on the door and said, “Mr. Clinton has arrived.”

Isabella’s eyes lit up instantly when she heard Oscar’s name. She sprang to her feet with unconcealed excitement, and everyone turned their gazes toward her in unison.

Embarrassment flashed in her eyes as she abruptly realized her blunder. “Nature calls. I need to use the bathroom,” she muttered before actually dashing off to the bathroom.

apologetically, Carol said, “She’s so unmannerly. Again, I apologize that you had

Olivia chuckled.

home

her to

Tony’s favorite dishes. They should be ready by now, and we’ll be able to

Carol hurriedly shot Stephanie

I’ve been stuck inside the house all day and am practically bored out

her daughter’s forehead and answered with a laugh, “How can you

said in a piping voice, “Grandma,

changed her mind at

Tony up and replied, “We won’t be joining you for dinner today. Maybe some other time. Tony is a picky eater, but he loves the sauce our cook whips up. Tony always gets a huge appetite and can finish three helpings of meat with that sauce. He’s a growing boy,

on Carol’s and Stephanie’s faces shifted at once, and the latter nearly dug her fingernails into

Olivia was just about to leave with Amelia

door,

older woman

forward. He took Tony from Olivia’s arms, then placed a hand on the back of Amelia’s head and pulled her in for a deep kiss as though there was

letting her go, Oscar asked Olivia, “Shall

Olivia nodded.

him just now. He appeared polite and mild-mannered, but he didn’t look as though

that, Isabella clenched her jaw tightly and nearly broke a

expected Olivia to choose that time to stab her in the back. At that moment, she felt a faint loathing for how two-faced

forced herself to say, “Aunt Olivia, there’s no need to tell him about such

you’re dating. It’ll also save Oscar the worry of being unsure whether you might still harbor feelings for him. Besides, we’re family. As an older brother, it’s only right that Oscar looks out for your boyfriend,” Olivia replied,

was caught off guard by

merely glanced at Isabella

“Since it just so happens that everyone is here, you should stay for dinner, Aunt Olivia. Even if you rush home now,

Olivia hesitated, Tony swung his legs and said, “Grandma, I want to eat the lobster dish our cook makes. You promised

adorable he was, Olivia felt her heart

We should

leave, she balled her hands into fists, and a myriad of unfathomable

and hissed, “Hurry and get inside. Are you planning

inscrutable as she reluctantly walked back

if you can’t find anyone. We don’t hold a candle to the Clinton family. However, we’re still a wealthy family, and many would jump at the chance of marrying you. Whenever I think about that riff-raff you brought home, I feel completely humiliated. How could you sink to such depths just because you can’t have Oscar? Even I’m quickly losing respect for you. You’re lucky your father and brother aren’t around today.

even my biological mother?” Isabella asked, gazing at Carol with reddened

I weren’t your biological mother, I’d have left you at the hospital to make a fool of yourself after you got drugged. I’d be happy if you were half as obedient as Rachel and stopped going around with your

you care about is Rachel. Have you considered that everything I’m doing is for the good of the family? What has Rachel ever done? What else does she know how to do apart from acting

fell on

the situation, Isabella went to Stephanie’s room and grabbed the latter’s hand. She burst into tears and said, “You have to help me

do you mean, go down the

give an embellished version of what she

to kidnap you, then took nude photos of you and

room. Unexpectedly, Aunt Olivia saw that and thought I was fooling around with my boyfriend. If she’s disappointed in me, I’ll never get to marry into the Clinton family

frowned. Then, she replied frostily, “You’re an idiot. How can I

If you don’t, you’ll also risk losing any influence in your family if Aunt Olivia fails to keep a leash

“How do you want me to

something into

put in a few good words for you when I’m with Mom. The thing is, I’m still recovering from giving birth and can’t go to my family’s house. I’m afraid I

We’ve put in so much effort for so long. If we fail, everything will have been for naught, and Amelia will well and truly become the lady of the Clinton household. Even

darkened, and a vicious look appeared in her eyes

I’ll help

wife now, so I should be there for him through weal and woe. Judging by how much Oscar dotes on Amelia, I’m afraid I’ll have no place in the Clinton family in the long run if Amelia does become the lady of the house. If so, Noah will really have the guts to go out and sleep around. Once I lose my family as a pillar of support, I won’t be able to control him. Noah and I are in the same boat. I’ll only be able to mend my relationship with Oscar if Isabella

finally taken the bait. As long as she agrees