Too Much to Bear, My Love - Season 1 Episode 95

Amelia gazed at him apologetically. “I’m sorry, but I choose family over work. I can’t stay here anymore.”

“I won’t allow that.”

“I’m really sorry, Carter, but I can’t keep working here. I’m really happy that I got to work with you for a while, and I do hope that we can work together again someday. But for now, none of this is possible. I suppose I won’t need to write you a resignation letter. I’m sorry.” After apologizing sincerely, Amelia headed toward the door.

Yet, Carter grabbed her by the hand. “Please don’t go, Amelia,” he pleaded.

Amelia’s gaze remained apologetic. “I’m really sorry I let you down, Carter. We can work together again next time.”

“I don’t know what will happen next time. All I know is that once you leave, I won’t even have a chance to be close to you anymore. So please don’t go. I’ll fire Jennifer if you stay.”

“Don’t you understand, Carter? Even if Jennifer leaves, there’d be other women who would do what she did. I don’t want anyone else sabotaging my marriage, so I can’t keep working here anymore.”

Carter stared at her in agony.

“Amelia, you left me without a word all those years ago, and now you’re leaving me again because of another man. When will you ever love me instead?”

“Don’t say that, Carter. We’re just friends,” Amelia replied in slight frustration. “I’ll be off now. I don’t want to interfere with your work.”

Carter’s tight grip remained on her hand. “Do you have to be this cruel, Amelia?” he asked drearily.

“I’m sorry, Carter.” With that, Amelia shook his hand off, opened the door to his office, and left without turning back.

Carter stood inside his office in a daze, not even noticing that the secretary had walked in. “Are you okay, Mr. Scott?” the woman asked nervously.

Carter merely glanced at her and pointed to the door. “Leave.”

“M-Mr. Scott, the president of Lumine Group is here. Do you want to—”

“Tell Mr. Freeman that I’m not feeling well and get the technical department manager to handle the project discussions,” Carter instructed after taking a deep breath.

“Yes, Mr. Scott.” With that, the secretary quickly left the office, afraid that the man would unleash his wrath on her.

Just as Carter remained in a horrible mood, a knock came on the door, followed by Jennifer’s voice. “May I come in, Mr. Scott? I have some work matters to report to you about.”

Carter’s eyes flashed with rage and hatred as he clenched his fists tightly. “Come in.”

Jennifer opened the door and walked in, brimming with confidence. She was dressed in a red suit that perfectly accentuated her figure.

“Hello, Mr. Scott.”

and walking up to her. Then, he slapped

her cheek and staring at

insane, Carter? Why did you hit

you happy now?”

have to do with me? Why are you taking your anger out on me? Are you not capable of behaving a little more like a gentleman,

remained grim. “My company’s too small for someone

firing me?” Jennifer

department and leave. You’re beautiful and highly capable, so I’m sure there are lots

demand a reason. I won’t accept it if you’re firing me just because Amelia’s leaving. I’m going to tell Mrs. Scott about this,

fire someone because I don’t like them. If you have the slightest

sat down and

a reason, or

I just don’t want to see you,” Carter

hate me

“Yes.”

moved slightly as her eyes turned red. The woman had never come across a man who could shut her like that without a care in the world. She loved Carter so much that she had cast aside every other man who pursued her.

you’re blaming it on me. Don’t you think you’ve gone too far?” Jennifer demanded as emotions began to sweep through her. Despite her being

very moment, Jennifer began to despise Carter, but

his head. “You should leave, Jennifer. I don’t want our relationship to worsen to the point where we hate each

the first man I’ve fallen for, and you can only be mine. As long as I’m around, you

ridiculous you look, Jennifer? It’s not worth doing all this for a man like me. You may as well give up on me. I’m sure you’ll find your other half who can truly belong

me as the Scotts’ daughter-in-law. Marrying me means marrying the entire Larson family, and when that happens,

gaze remained

woman, Jennifer, but that doesn’t change how I feel about you. A guy who wants to spend twenty years less sloughing away might choose you, but I want to pave my career with

you’re ending our relationship no

relationship, to begin with,” Carter remarked, adding salt to

worst man I’ve ever met, Carter Scott. Fine, I’ll leave. But I’ll be

compliment,” Carter replied while

her eyes flashing with rage, the woman turned and

the documents on his desk. About five minutes later, he took out his phone and dialed a number, only to receive

you, Amelia. Come back whenever you want. My love for you will never change, and I’ll always be there for you whenever you

man sent the message without any hesitation. Unfortunately, he never received a reply

with a gloomy look in

Meanwhile, Amelia sighed as she read Carter’s message. Had they still been in university, she would have accepted his love without a doubt. After all, Carter was such an outstanding man who radiated charm wherever he went. He was like a Prince Charming to many women.

Unfortunately, all sorts of things had come between them, and Amelia could no longer return to her days of pure love. That was why she could only apologize to Carter now.

The two were destined to be friends, but never lovers.

Amelia deleted the text message before leaning into her seat at the back.

“Are you okay, Miss?” asked the driver. “You don’t look too well.”

Amelia opened her eyes. “I’m fine, Sir. I’m just a little tired,” she replied cheerlessly.

“It’s normal for pregnant women to feel tired easily. Judging from the size of your tummy, I’m guessing you’re on your fifth or sixth month. Be careful not to bump into anything. What is your husband doing anyway, letting you take a cab on your own like this?” the cab driver remarked in disapproval.

“He’s busy with work. Well, it’s not like he can keep me company all day. If he did, I’d start worrying about how the child and I will get by.”

“You have a point there,” the driver responded with a hearty laugh. “But judging from your clothes and behavior, you must have married a wealthy man.”

Amelia merely smiled. “Well, he earns enough to fill our tummies.”

“That can’t be. I’ve had many passengers, but not many of them are as stunning and classy as you are. Only someone who comes from a prominent background would look the way you do.”

Amelia could only beam in response.

Still, the driver didn’t mind her silence. He continued to chatter away as he pleased, and Amelia began to lighten up.

“We’re here, Miss,” said the driver as they arrived at the Clinton residence.

Amelia took out a hundred and gave it to the driver. “Keep the change, Sir.”

The man took the money and responded, “No matter what happens, Miss, I hope you live every single day in happiness.”

Amelia flashed him an earnest smile. “Thank you, Sir. I hope you stay safe and happy too.”

After alighting the vehicle, Amelia walked straight into the Clinton residence, and Olivia immediately stood up in astonishment upon seeing her. “Why aren’t you at the hospital anymore, Amelia? I was thinking of cooking you a meal and dropping by! Seriously… You just can’t stop making me worry about you. You should’ve talked to me before getting yourself discharged.”

Amelia held onto Olivia’s hands. “Don’t worry, Mom. The doctor allowed me to leave only after making sure I was fine.”

Olivia gave her daughter-in-law’s hand a light pat before telling the kitchen to prepare some food. Then, she led Amelia to the couch.