You More Than Anything In The World

Amelia tried to change the subject. “Mr. Clinton, if you aren’t hungry, I’ll just pack all this food up.”

“What’s wrong with you?” Oscar asked, gripping her hand.

With a sigh, Amelia placed her silverware down. “Do you wish there was something wrong with me?”

“Don’t lie to me. No one will dare bully you while I’m here.”

“The only one who bullies me around here is you, Mr. Clinton.”

Oscar fell silent.

“I’m fine, really.” Amelia sighed again. “I got a call from a friend earlier who told me one of his relatives had passed away. I had spoken to that same relative only a few days ago, and now he’s gone.”

Oscar looked at her sharply. “How did he contact you if your phone’s at home?”

Amelia froze, her mouth agape. In her hurry to come up with an excuse, she had completely forgotten about her phone. And Oscar saw through her immediately.

The corners of Oscar’s mouth turned up slightly as he playfully pinched her cheek. “That’s it. No more lies in the future. Always remember to think before you speak.”

Amelia bit her lip and said nothing.

Seeing her so subdued, Oscar felt a little sorry for her. “You’re not filthy. My words yesterday were unnecessarily harsh. Mom said you shouldn’t get riled up while pregnant. It wouldn’t be good for the baby.”

A look of disappointment flashed across Amelia’s face. After a while, she finally asked, “Mr. Clinton, are you forgiving me only because your mom made you do so?”

It was Oscar’s turn to avoid the subject as he gestured at the food in front of them. “Didn’t you say you were hungry? Eat up before the food gets cold.”

Amelia beamed a brilliant smile at Oscar. “Regardless of your reason, I’m very grateful and glad that you’ve forgiven me. So thank you, Mr. Clinton. I shall continue to put in my best efforts in our very complicated marriage.”

“Let’s eat.”

Amelia started to dig into the food. She stopped mid-way to scoop a spoonful of it and brought it to Oscar’s lips. “How about this, Mr. Clinton? If you eat this, we’ll agree to let bygones be bygones. We won’t bring up the photos again either.”

Oscar glanced at her before accepting the food.

Happy moments like these were rare for them. After the meal, Oscar called his mother to tell her not to come over that night. He reassured her that he would take good care of Amelia.

Olivia was more than happy at the sound of that. But as all mothers do, she re-emphasized the need for Amelia to be well taken care of before she hung up.

“Did the doctor say when you can be discharged?” Oscar asked while peeling an orange for Amelia.

“Tomorrow, I guess.”

chatting like good friends. It was a moment where they could set aside talks of love and affairs. This was another rare moment that

married, but this was

Oscar nodded.

earlier Ms. Yard called looking for

to you?” Oscar replied. He finally understood why Amelia had been feeling low. She had been mulling over her call with

your secretary and that the baby is healthy.” Amelia put on a forced smile. “She also mentioned that the two of you

“Pay no heed to Cassie’s words. Even if we do get the divorce, I will still take good care of

Amelia couldn’t help but reach out for Oscar’s hand. “Mr. Clinton, no matter what happens to us, I just want to let you know how grateful I am for you,” Amelia said earnestly. “You lent a helping hand when I needed it the most. Even though I married you for money, at the end of the day,

held her gaze as

incredibly frail and pitiful. Oscar felt especially moved after having heard her words and realized

hand up and caressed Amelia’s face tenderly. “Are you

with me? Our child and I

her eyes. “Go to bed. I’ll stay with you

bed. “Why don’t you join

when his phone rang.

he quickly

difficult for Amelia to guess who had made that call, and the thought of it upset her. A call from Cassie and Oscar

Cassie would undoubtedly butt in to remind

covers up and

her before walking out with his phone to

how was

very well! I’m a little upset that you’ve stood me up twice today. How are you going to make

kept his cool as he replied patiently, “I’m glad the checkup went well. It’s late now, so you should go

You aren’t coming over now?”

I’ve still got work to do. Be good and sleep early. It’d be good for both you and the

a while, he heard Cassie’s muffled sobs. “Oz,

“Cassie, be good. My love for you has never changed. Work has been so busy that

men they love. It was wrong of me to break off our wedding in the past and leave without

with work. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you. Once I’m less busy, I’ll take you overseas for a vacation

be, Oz? Give me a date. I may be understanding, but you’ve stood me

furrowed his brows. He was a male chauvinist at heart and expected women to be at his beck and call. He could put up with the occasional willfulness from the women he loved, but he still expected them to generally be obedient. However, Cassie was right about his change

he refused to give up on Cassie because he had failed to win her over in the past? Men always craved for the things that were out of their reach. It was only after they had gotten their hands on them that

be good. Like I’ve said, when I’m less busy at work, we’ll

and I do well in my studies and work. But I’m willing to put up with being called a mistress, just so I can be with you. I’m even carrying your child now, for crying

you. It’s just that Amelia is also pregnant, and