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revealed how he felt about Cassie. She’s his first love after all. There’s no way he would forget about her

that easily.”

Propping her arms up on the bed, Tiffany’s reply was nonchalant. “So what? Amelia, you’re worrying for

nothing. It doesn’t matter whether Oscar loves Cassie. What matters now is that you’re the one by his

side. You, Tony, and Oscar are a happy family. He works to support your family, and you’ll be a

housewife. Tony’s nanny will take care of him, so you only have to play with him. You’ve got everything

you ever wanted. Why would you be afraid?”

Tiff’s right. Still, everything seems unreal to me. Something is off. I hope it’s my mind playing tricks on

me.

She couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling.

Sensing her anxiety, Tiffany reached out to pat her hand. “Amelia, what are you scared of?”

Amelia came to her senses and poured her worry out. “Tiff, I’m worried Oscar treats me well out of guilt

after I nearly died in the accident. We’ve confessed our love to each other. I love him, so I no longer think

of him as my client. If he chooses Cassie in the end, it will be a destructive blow to me. I won’t be able to

stay married to him by then. Being betrayed is worse than faking one’s affections.”

Is every woman in love this neurotic? Tiffany wondered, feeling bad for Amelia. Amelia was once

cheerful, positive, and lively. After marrying into the Clinton family and falling in love with Oscar, she

learned how to conceal her actual emotions. I’ve never seen her laugh heartily after that. Look at how

elegant and proper she is now. Is this a good change, or not?

“Silly girl, you’re overthinking again. This isn’t the Amelia I know. The Amelia I know will never give up.

She’s a swan among ducklings; a diamond among stones. She will shine everywhere she goes!”

Amused, Amelia giggled at her friend’s antics. Her foul mood finally dissipated.

“Feeling better?” Tiffany asked.

Amelia nodded in response.

Pulling Amelia into her arms, Tiffany comforted her. “Babe, you were in an accident and nearly lost your

life. There’s nothing else to be afraid of. The worst that can happen to you both is that he becomes tired

of you, or you annoy each other and get a divorce. One of you will get custody of Tony. You’ll end up

being friends,” Tiffany declared. “There, that’s the worst that can happen. Don’t you worry. We managed

to save your life. There’s nothing else we can’t do!”

Amelia nodded. I must be overthinking.

On the other hand, Oscar left their bedroom and went to Olivia’s bedroom.

Stephanie was arguing with her mother when Oscar stepped in. She immediately cowered back in fear at

the sight of her brother.

“Oscar,” she greeted him in a tiny voice.

Oscar merely glanced at her icily.

Stephanie would always tremble in fear when Oscar remained silent. Compared to her father, she was

actually more scared of her brother.

“Oscar, y-you…”

As the tension in the air grew, Olivia hurriedly spoke up. “Oscar, I’ve reprimanded Stephanie. What’s with

the grim expression? Don’t scare her.”

Oscar stared straight at Stephanie and demanded, “Why did you come back?”

Stephanie gave him a hurtful look. “Oscar, this is my home. Where else am I supposed to go?”

“Leave right after the party ends,” Oscar announced solemnly.

Stephanie’s pretty face contorted angrily as she demanded, “Why? I’m one of the Clintons, too. Half of

the inheritance is mine. What right do you have to kick me out?”

“I’m the only heir of the Clinton family. Everything belongs to me,” came Oscar’s curt reply.

Stephanie went silent upon hearing this.

At the sight, Olivia felt her head throbbing. She had never imagined that her children would turn against

each other one day.

“Oscar, stop it. Stephanie had suffered a lot out there. Let her sleep here for tonight. Tomorrow morning,

I shall ask the driver to send her back to her accommodation,” she tried to persuade Oscar.

“Mom, I won’t allow someone who has disrespected my wife to stay here.” Oscar refused to give in.

Olivia lowered her head to ponder briefly. “Stephanie, I’ll ask the chauffeur to give you a ride back now.

You can only return when you stop being biased against Amelia.”

Stephanie’s eyes widened in bewilderment. “Mom, she’s fine now. The Clintons gave her what she

wanted. Why do I still have to stay out there and eat horrible food?”

Furrowing her brows, Olivia chided, “Stephanie, mind your words. If you keep being this rude, I’ll cut off

your allowance.”

“Mom, I’m penniless!” Stephanie wailed, on the verge of losing control.

Olivia was stunned. “Didn’t I transfer fifty thousand to you before you leave?”

“Mom, fifty thousand won’t even last me one day. How do you expect me to hold on for half a month?”

Stephanie retorted furiously.

Olivia cast a disappointed look at her daughter. I should’ve known it’s hard for her to realize her mistake

in half a month.

Stephanie came to her mother and whined, “Mom, let me come home. I promise I’ll be an obedient

child!”

“The chauffeur will give you a ride. I told your dad to arrange a secretary job for you. Go to work and stop

being so impetuous.” Olivia made up her mind. “Also, stay away from the Yards.”

Stephanie’s face paled as she dug her nails into her palms.

Taking a deep breath, she barked, “Mom, you forsake your own daughter for Amelia, and took her good

friend to be your goddaughter. Are you my biological mother? No wonder Mrs. Yard said you never loved

me. I didn’t believe her but turns out she’s right. You don’t love me at all!”

At once, Olivia started heaving in fury.

Oscar pulled Stephanie over and gave her a tight slap.

The slap was so strong and sudden that Stephanie’s face swiveled sideways.

She covered her stinging cheek and glared at Oscar defiantly.

“Oscar, how dare you slap me? I won’t forget this. One day, I shall make you understand Amelia isn’t the

right one for you,” she declared.

Scowling, Oscar barked, “Scram!”

As a blaze of pain spread across her cheek, Stephanie’s eyes flared with anger and hatred. Gritting her

teeth, she declared, “Oscar, I won’t leave. I’m waiting for Amelia to leave our family!”

Oscar’s fists balled up in fury.

“Won’t you stop? There are plenty of guests out there. Do you want to humiliate our family?” Olivia

pressed a hand on her chest and hissed.

Oscar turned to her, while Stephanie wiped her tears off stubbornly.

Olivia felt her heart breaking at the sight of the red imprint on Stephanie’s cheek. “Stephanie, after the

party ends, I’ll ask the chauffeur to send you back. When you become a mature lady, Dad and I will come

to pick you up.”

“Mom, you’re kicking your own daughter out for that woman?”

“Stephanie, I’m doing this for your sake.”

“Mom, I love you so much. How could you kick me out for an outsider? I hate you!” Stephanie’s wails

grew louder. “You want me to leave? Fine! I’ll starve to death!”

Pain ripped through Olivia’s chest at how adamant her daughter was.

“Mom, if you do love me, please let me stay,” Stephanie pleaded as her last resort.

Olivia fell onto her bed and panted heavily.

Concerned, Oscar patted her back soothingly and asked, “Mom, are you all right?”

Olivia waved to show that she was fine. “After the party, give your sister a ride back to her

accommodation. At this hour, it’s dangerous for her to head back alone.”

There was a brief hesitation on Oscar’s part, but he eventually nodded and went along.

“Got it, Mom. Don’t worry,” he replied.

Olivia took deep breaths, and the pain in her heart gradually subsided.