You More Than Anything In The World

Amelia pouted as she tried to leave Oscar’s embrace, only to be held even more tightly. “Don’t move. Let me hold you for a while. I feel like I haven’t done this for a long time.”

The woman obeyed and kept still.

“What are you doing by the window at this hour? It’s cold at night. You might catch a cold.”

“Would it even upset you if I caught a cold, Mr. Clinton?”

“Why wouldn’t I? You’re my woman.”

“You have plenty of women. I’m probably not the only one you’d feel upset for,” Amelia continued calmly.

“You sound so bitter. You’re actually jealous, huh?”

Amelia remained in his arms, saying nothing more.

All of a sudden, Oscar felt especially upset to see the usually cheerful and captivating Amelia Winters behave this way.

Amelia was usually so strong and independent that it seemed as though she could face everything even without a man by her side. Yet, the woman now looked so fragile. Perhaps, she was not as strong as one thought. Despite always performing well, she still needed a man’s shoulder to lean on in the face of crisis.

Oscar bent over to pick her up and placed her on the bed. “It’s late. Let’s go to sleep.”

Amelia grabbed him by the hand. “Please, Mr. Clinton. If you’re not serious about me, don’t treat me so well. If you do, I might not want to leave by the time we get divorced.”

Oscar merely stared at her.

The woman instinctively avoided his gaze. “I’m serious, Mr. Clinton. If you have no intention of marrying me, please don’t be kind to me. This is for both our sake.”

“And what if I want to?”

Amelia gazed at him in confusion.

Oscar then covered her eyes with his hand. “Sleep. Don’t think too much. As long as you remain as my woman even for another day, I’ll make sure you don’t suffer.”

But you’re the one making me suffer the most, Amelia lamented internally.

Still, she fell asleep quickly, perhaps because Oscar was by her side.

By the time Amelia woke up the next day, Oscar had already left. The woman couldn’t deny that she was disappointed, but she quickly kept her feelings away.

She walked into the bathroom and did some packing, thinking of leaving the hospital on her own. Yet, Tiffany suddenly entered and was instantly livid to find Amelia on her own. “Babe! Where is he?”

Amelia didn’t know how to respond for a moment. “Who?”

he come over yesterday? Was he just putting on a show in front of Mrs. Clinton? Did he

coming. I didn’t want the two of you getting into another fight. He’s such a macho that there’s no way he’d let a woman lecture him. If he really got mad and decided to get back at you, I don’t think any publisher would

current publisher doesn’t want me, there’d be other companies waiting to work with me! That’s how popular my books are. If no one here wants to sign

okay. I know you’re amazing. But please stop clashing with him for my sake. Nothing good will come out of

“Babe, be honest with me. Are you saying that because you care about me, or do you just not want me

“What do you think?”

try not to pick a fight with him for your

couldn’t help but

the discharge procedures, the two women got into Tiffany’s car. “Could you drop me off at work, Tiff? I have to talk

quitting? But why? Didn’t you say you love your job? I don’t like

guarantee that Jennifer won’t send those photos to everyone else in the company. If that happens, I don’t think Carter or even I will be able to live

jump in fright. “Calm down, Tiff. I don’t want to

me, Babe. I may not drive often, but that doesn’t mean I can’t drive at all. In fact, I’m a pretty good driver! I won’t do anything to put you and the baby’s lives in

Amelia leaned back into her seat

you really going to

Shouldn’t you be

working for him. Besides, you’re thinking of quitting just to avoid all that trouble. I don’t think Carter will let you

agrees,

fine if you’ve made up your mind. But I do hope you can give it a second thought. This

nodded and said

at Carter’s company building. “We’re here,” said Tiffany. “Go on, then. Do you want me

head back. I’ll be dropping by the Clintons’ after I’m done with this. I have to talk

“Be careful, then. Remember to call me if you’re sad or upset. Don’t put up with everything on your own

and gave Tiffany a hug. “Thank you, Tiff,” she said earnestly. “You’ve always been by my side no matter what happens. I’m so grateful to have such a good friend

her on the back before responding, “Oh, stop being so cheesy. Get out of here and go to work! You’re

a laugh, Amelia opened the car

surrounded her. “Are you okay, Amelia?” asked

chimed in, “She’s right, Amelia! You have to take good care of yourself now that you’re pregnant. We’ve heard about what happened. Ms. Larson’s gone too far this time. Otherwise,

Amelia was slightly perplexed.

have done all that. We’re on your side, Amelia. Mr. Scott even nearly fired

remained confused. “My hospitalization doesn’t have much to do with Ms. Larson, so I hope you guys

kind, Amelia. I would’ve already slapped that woman to kingdom come if I were you!” said

do with Ms. Larson. Anyway, carry on with your work. I have to drop by Mr. Scott’s

immediately

seeing them anymore

Amelia arrived outside Carter’s office, a secretary stood up and greeted her. “Are you here to see Mr. Scott, Amelia? He’s gone to the bathroom. Why don’t you head in and wait

appropriate.

Amelia. Mr. Scott has said that you’re welcome to drop

Amelia walked into