Chapter 312 Owing The Clintons
After bidding Boris farewell and leaving the hospital, Tiffany was finally free to speak her mind. “Mr. Hisson, is Boris really… “
Halfway through, the woman suddenly stopped.
“Granddad told me that Boris is a very talented physician and that the man is especially keen on traditional medicine. In fact, acupuncture is one of his specialties. He would never have made Amelia a promise like that if he couldn’t do it.” Derrick paused for a brief moment before adding, “I know Boris seemed arrogant and strange, but he really is a good man. He has helped many who couldn’t afford medical treatments, and he always takes his patients seriously. I trust him. That’s why I asked for his help.”
“Really?” Tiffany was still doubtful.
“I know how much Amelia means to you. I would never do anything to hurt her,” promised Derrick, as he held Tiffany’s hands tightly.
Immediately, Tiffany’s cheeks turned as red as a tomato.
On the other hand, Amelia still seemed troubled.
“What’s wrong, Babe?” inquired Tiffany when she noticed the look on her friend’s face.
Coming back to her sense, Amelia quickly plastered on a smile. “Oh, nothing. I’m fine. Just glad to hear that I might be able to see again.”
Still, Tiffany could tell that Amelia was upset about something.
“It’s going to be okay, Babe. Like Boris said, your eyes will be back to normal soon, and you’ll be seeing Oscar again. Things may not be easy now, but in the end, everything will work out for the best. You’ll see.” Tiffany guessed that Boris’ divination was why her friend seemed distracted.
“I’m okay, Tiff,” assured Amelia with a smile.
After helping Amelia into the car, Tiffany gently patted the woman’s hand. “Babe, after you get your sight back, we’ll go on a trip before returning to the city. And if Oscar hasn’t remarried by then, you do whatever it takes to get him back. Then the three of you will live happily ever after.”
There was a hint of bitterness in Amelia’s eyes after listening to her friend.
Amelia never really did hold out much hope for her eyes, to begin with. As for Oscar, she had felt guilt toward the man since she left with Tony without saying goodbye. Oscar had been nothing but nice to her, but she repaid his kindness by manipulating him to gain her son’s custody.
Amelia then tried to change the subject. “You don’t have to worry about me anymore. Boris promised that I’d be fine, Tiff. Derrick came all the way here to see you, so you should spend more time with him. Go on a date or something. You two deserve it.”
“Are you trying to get rid of me, Babe? Have you had enough of me already?” questioned Tiffany while pouting playfully.
“Of course not! I just think that you two should spend some time alone. It has been a while, right?”
Tiffany glanced at Derrick, who remained silent in the driver’s seat.
When they reached the villa, Tiffany carefully helped Amelia get out of the vehicle. “We’re home, Babe. Careful now.”
Saying nothing, Amelia smiled in response.
When the three got into the living room, Jeremy carried Tony over. By then, the child was already old enough to recognize the people around him. He was always happy to be around Amelia and Tiffany, but when he saw Derrick, his puppy-dog eyes widened in curiosity. As if he had discovered something exciting, Tony stretched his hand toward Derrick.
Seeing how the child reacted to Derrick surprised Tiffany.
“He seems to like you, Mr. Hisson. You have no idea how long Tony cried before he’s finally comfortable around Jeremy. I guess good-looking people do have special privileges. Too bad I’m not much of a looker myself, Amelia. That boy is going to grow up to despise me. I just know it,” joked Tiffany, cracking everybody up.
Tony nestled comfortably in Derrick’s arms when the man held him. Then, he extended his little hand to touch Derrick’s cheek before pecking it. As if he had hit the jackpot, the child clapped his hands excitedly and giggled afterward.
“If that doesn’t convince you how shallow that boy is, I don’t know what will,” commented Tiffany before turning her attention to the child. “Tony, in case you didn’t figure it out, that man belongs to me. He’s mine. Got it?”
Seeing how jealous Tiffany was, Derrick could barely keep his composure any longer.
Amelia wanted to make her way to Derrick’s side but was obstructed by the coffee table, so Tiffany hurried over to help her friend.
“I would like to hold Tony now. It has been days since I last held my boy. I’ve missed him terribly.” Excited to feel her child again, Amelia clenched her right fist.
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