Too Much to Bear My Love

Tony merely woke up twice throughout the entire night, but he went back to sleep as soon as he got his

feedings of milk. As Amelia was in the middle of recovery, she took note of the doctor’s advice and got

her son formula milk instead of latching.

It had been a long time since Oscar had such a great night. Therefore, he felt afresh when he roused

from his sleep the next day. After he got himself washed up to start the day, he noticed Amelia was

already awake with Tony in between her arms.

Amelia instructed the moment she saw him, “Oscar, can you get me a bottle of milk for Tony? I think he’s

hungry again.”

Oscar was dumbfounded as he rarely had the chance to hold their son in between his arms, let alone

make him his milk.

After he retrieved the bottle, he looked at Amelia and asked, “What am I supposed to do next?”

Amelia couldn’t stand it anymore. She handed him their son and asserted, “Just hand it over to me.”

To their surprise, the moment Oscar held Tony in his arms, their son started wailing at the top of his lungs

as though he was startled by his father’s presence.

As much as Oscar tried to pacify the helpless infant, his effort was to no avail. The almighty Oscar was

overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness for the first time in forever.

Amelia started preparing the milk and suggested, “Can you go get Kurt over and tend to Tony? I’m afraid

Tony isn’t going to stop wailing unless Kurt is around. He might have gotten used to Kurt’s presence.”

Oscar’s eyes flickered when he heard Amelia. He couldn’t believe he had to rely on another man to stop

his son from crying. To make things worse, he was the one who had dispatched Kurt to keep an eye on

them.

As reluctant as Oscar might be, he had no choice but to get Kurt over to pacify their son.

The moment Stephanie walked down the stairs and caught a glimpse of Kurt holding Tony in his arms,

she asked with a frown, “Kurt, why are you holding the heir of the Clintons in your arms? Are you sure

that’s a role of a bodyguard?”

Stephanie had one exceptional skill—she could easily get on others’ nerves.

Kurt glanced at her and made up his mind to dismiss the arrogant woman’s sarcastic remark.

Overwhelmed by angst, Stephanie yelled at Amelia and asked, “Why has Tony grown so fond of Kurt,

Amelia? Are you guys having some sort of affair or something?”

Amelia paid no heed to her sister-in-law’s defaming remarks and continued savoring her breakfast.

Meanwhile, Olivia reprimanded her daughter with her brows furrowed, “Stephanie, what sort of nonsense

are you talking about?”

Stephanie responded with her lips pursed in an aggrieved manner as she dared not try anything reckless

around Oscar.

Oscar beckoned Kurt to head upstairs and instructed, “Kurt, please bring Tony upstairs ahead of us.”

Kurt nodded in return. Stephanie got in their way when he was about to make his way up the stairs with

Tony.

Staring at the infant in Kurt’s arms, Stephanie stretched her arms in an attempt to hold him. However,

Kurt stepped aside and stayed away from her without a second thought.

Stephanie’s face scrunched up in irritation. Gritting her teeth to suppress her wrath, she asked, “Kurt,

what do you think you’re doing?”

“Allow me to express my utmost apologies, Ms. Stephanie. I have received instructions from Boss to

keep him away from you.”

Kurt responded with a courteous nod and brought Tony upstairs without wasting his time with the irritated

woman.

Stephanie stomped her way in Oscar’s direction and yelled to express her frustration, “Oscar, what do

you think you’re doing? I’m Tony’s aunt! Why am I not even allowed to hold him?”

Instead of answering his sister’s query, Oscar gulped down his meal and announced, “Mom, I have quite

a lot of things to tend to these days. It’s quite a hassle to travel back and forth between Clinton

Corporations and the residence. Instead of wasting a few hours traveling, I’ll bring Amelia and Tony to

the apartment for the time being.”

When Amelia caught the startled Olivia looking in her direction, she avoided her mother-in-law’s gaze as

she felt a sense of guilt.

After much consideration, Olivia asked, “Oscar, I don’t think you have time to look after them. I’m afraid

Amelia, who’s still in the middle of recovery, won’t be able to look after Tony without others’ aid. Since we

have so many maids looking after them, don’t you think it’s better to have them stay with us?”

Her son shook his head and rebuked, “That won’t be necessary, Mom. Molly is around to help Amelia

out. In fact, Tony has grown increasingly reliant on Kurt. I don’t think they need anyone else apart from

the two of them.”

Olivia secretly heaved a long sigh of despair as she knew nothing she had in mind could change her

son’s mind.

Stephanie got increasingly worked up when she heard her brother’s plan. Afraid she wouldn’t get to

execute the plan she had in mind, she yelled, “No! You’re not allowed to move out with Amelia!” If Amelia

is no longer around, how the heck am I supposed to get my hands on her phone?

The ones in the dining hall turned around and looked at Stephanie when they heard her.

Stephanie took her seat and made something up to conceal her intention. She said, “Dad, Mom, Oscar,

Amelia, I know I’m the one at fault! After spending a few weeks away from home, I have learned my

lessons! I shouldn’t have hired someone to take Amelia out just because I was jealous! It was never my

intention to kill them! When I heard they were on the verge of death, I dared not show up at the hospital

to visit them! I was on pins and needles as I was afraid all of you would hold me accountable as soon as

someone let the cat out of the bag!” She paused and sniffled halfway through her orated speech. A few

seconds later, she added, “I accidentally raised my volume and made all sorts of harsh remarks against

Amelia when I saw them! It was never my intention to pick on her! I was really horrified when the bunch

of thugs had me surrounded! As startled as I might be, I was grateful Oscar and Amelia had rushed to

my rescue in spite of the grudges they held against me! I was really grateful you guys have shown up to

my rescue! Nonetheless, I couldn’t stop myself from putting on an arrogant front as I was afraid Amelia

would pick on me again! I felt guilty for the things I had done!”

After she had another mouthful of her meal, she announced with her head drooping over her shoulders,

“I really wish to atone for my sins! Can you guys please stay? Action speaks louder than words—I’ll

prove myself worthy! If you guys move out, how am I supposed to prove myself? If that’s the case, I will

never forgive myself for the rest of my life!”

Olivia was startled by her daughter’s orated speech. It was evident she had never thought her arrogant

daughter would grovel herself at others’ mercy and admit her mistakes.

Meanwhile, Oscar had his fair share of doubts. Similarly, Amelia couldn’t figure out if Stephanie had been

telling the truth or was it merely another one of her acts.

Oscar instructed the maid, “Go get their clothes packed and send it to the car as soon as you’re done.”

Upon a simple glimpse at Olivia and Owen, the maid responded with a nod and made her way upstairs.

The aggrieved Stephanie looked at Oscar open-mouthed. She couldn’t believe her brother she respected

the most refused to show her any mercy at all.

Stephanie pursed her lips with all her might as though she had something else in mind. All of a sudden,

she took everyone in the dining hall by surprise when she brought herself up and got down on her knees

in front of Amelia.

“Amelia, can you please forgive me for the mistakes I have committed in the past?” None of them could

see her expression as Stephanie had her head drooping over her shoulders. However, they thought she

meant it.