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Love You Enough to Leave You novel Chapter 173

Love You Enough to Leave You Chapter 173

Olivia huffed at her son. “Oscar, the Yards have personally come to us demanding answers. Do you really think you can handle this on your own?”

Upon that, Oscar nodded.

“I have no doubts about your ability when it comes to running a business, Oscar. But you’re indecisive when it comes to matters of the heart. You’ve already hurt two women because of that, and that’s something I can’t approve of.”

After a slight pause, Olivia continued, “I have two reasons for wanting you and Amelia to go to Anglandur. First, it’s to stop the Yard family from harassing you. Second, it’s to ensure Amelia’s safety. Knowing what Elizabeth is capable of, Amelia won’t be safe here unless she has round-the-clock security. That’s why we’ve decided it’d be better for the two of you to be in Anglandur.”

Oscar drank his tea in one gulp before slamming his cup on the table in frustration.

On the other hand, Owen looked at his son and said calmly, “Oscar, listen to your mother. Go to Anglandur with Amelia. Once she’s had the baby, we will go visit.”

Oscar clasped his hands together in contemplation, his expression grave. He understood his parents only had his best interests at heart, but he still couldn’t shirk his responsibility.

“Dad, Mom, I can’t go along with your plan. Cassie did hurt herself because of me, so I can’t leave her behind. I’m sure you wouldn’t want others to think your son is an irresponsible coward, would you?”

Owen and Olivia held each other’s gaze. Finally, Owen spoke up, “You really don’t wish to go to Anglandur?”

Oscar shook his head.

Olivia sighed deeply. “Oscar, I don’t care how you feel about Cassie and Amelia. But please don’t forget that Amelia is your wife, and she’s pregnant with your child. Your father and I have been looking forward to a grandchild for so long that if anything happens to either of them, don’t blame me for disowning you. I won’t force you to go to Anglandur, but you have to make sure Amelia will be safe.”

Oscar frowned as he pondered. “I know, Mom. I will protect her,” he reassured.

Standing up from her seat, Olivia sighed again. “Oscar, I’m very disappointed at the way you’ve conducted yourself these past months. I never thought you’d have an extramarital affair and get yourself entangled between two women. Regardless of the outcome, there will always be a loser in this situation. I’ve always been very proud of you, but your infidelity and irresponsibility have upset me greatly. I hope you’ll reflect on yourself.”

With that said, Olivia made her way upstairs, leaving Oscar with Owen.

Owen felt a little sorry for his son but knew that he was still in the wrong. He walked over to Oscar and patted his shoulders. “Oscar, the men in the Clinton family never let their wives cry. But you have, again and again. Even I have to admit that you’ve gone overboard this time, so don’t blame your mother for being harsh.”

Oscar was silent for a long while as he pursed his lips together. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and apologetic, “Dad, I’m sorry.”

“Oscar, it’s not me that you’ve let down. You have to think through this carefully. No matter who you choose, try to let the other party down easily. The Clinton and Yard families have been friends for so long. I don’t wish for our friendship to end just because you couldn’t control your hormones.”

Hearing that, Oscar nodded his head lightly.

“I know you must be feeling awful,” Owen said as he gave Oscar another pat. “Since your mother is still fuming, why don’t you head home first?”

His parents had already told him all they wanted to, so there was no point in staying any longer.

Once he was back in his car, Oscar could finally release his pent-up frustration as he started tugging at his hair. He sat there deep in contemplation for a long time before finally driving off.

He had only made it halfway home when he got a call. After the call ended, his entire demeanor changed as he quickly steered his car and accelerated. In his mad rush, he even ran a few red lights, which led to a chase by the traffic police.

Even so, Oscar didn’t care about anything as he continued to drive at a dangerous speed. It was usually an hour’s drive to the Principal General Hospital, but Oscar made it in just twenty minutes.

He dashed up to the sixth floor and made a beeline for the operating room. A distraught-looking Tiffany was already there. “How’s Amelia? How did she get into an accident? Wasn’t she still fine this morning?” Oscar asked anxiously.

Tiffany stared listlessly at Oscar, her hands and feet cold. Her lips were trembling so much she couldn’t say anything.

Oscar once again grabbed and shook her. “Tell me what happened to Amelia! Have you become mute?”

The woman took a big gulp and tried to calm herself down. “Amelia wanted to buy a few clothes for you and the baby, so she asked me to go shopping with her. We were about to cross the road when a car dashed out of nowhere.” Tiffany looked close to tears as she continued, “I was walking in front with Amelia behind me. When the car came, Amelia pushed me away, and then she… she bled so much. She just lay there on the road so lifelessly.”

Once she finished recounting the entire incident, Tiffany broke down into tears. “Oscar, do you think Amelia might… “

Color started to drain from Oscar’s face, and the panic in his eyes intensified. Tiffany’s recount was so vivid that he couldn’t shake the image away. It was excruciatingly painful every time he pictured a lifeless Amelia lying in a pool of blood.

“No, no. Amelia will be fine,” Oscar replied firmly.

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