Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158 I Just Want To Be Alone

Jennifer felt conflicted. Carter’s words went into her heart like an iron shard. She had never seen anyone as heartless as him. When he got admitted to the hospital, she took care of him. Not even his mother was as thorough as her. However, the man had just rejected her cruelly in front of her love rival.

It was unfortunate that she had fallen in love with someone this ruthless.

Jennifer’s hoarse voice rang out, “Carter, can’t you feel my love for you? Why won’t you pick me?”

Carter glanced at Amelia and replied, “She’s irreplaceable.”

Despair flitted across Jennifer’s face.

Meanwhile, Amelia was uncomfortable with Carter’s confession. She only regarded him as a friend, but now, things were going to turn awkward for the both of them.

Tiffany cut in, “Jinx, can you not drag Amelia into this mess? You’re making things difficult for her. Don’t you get it?”

Carter glanced at Amelia apologetically. “Amelia, I didn’t mean it. I…”

Amelia shook her head and said casually, “I think you should talk to Ms. Larson. Tiff and I shall return for now. I’ll visit you another day.”

Immediately, Carter panicked and took Amelia’s hand. “Amelia, don’t leave. There’s nothing between Jennifer and me. Trust me.”

Amelia froze. “Stop it, Carter.”

Tiffany slapped his hand away and stood in front of Amelia. “Jinx, if you keep on doing this, you won’t get to see Amelia again.”

Carter glanced at Amelia earnestly.

After witnessing the entire debacle, hatred flashed across Jennifer’s eyes. “That’s enough,” she croaked out.

Tiffany shot her a look and told Amelia, “Let’s go.”

In his haste to stop Amelia from leaving, Carter struggled to get off the bed. Seeing how he was holding his stomach and wincing in pain, Amelia sighed and pried Tiffany’s hand away. She returned to Carter and helped him lie down. “Carter, you’re still ill. Be careful.”

Carter settled in his bed gratefully. He gazed at Amelia affectionately and uttered, “Amelia, you’re worried about me, right?”

Averting her gaze, Amelia answered, “Carter, you’re still recovering, so don’t act hastily. You should take good care of yourself.”

Carter grabbed her hand. “Amelia, I miss you so much. I regret leaving you five years ago. I’ve been looking for you all this time. Please give me another chance. I promise I won’t repeat the same mistake again,” he pleaded.

Amelia tried to struggle out of his hold, but Carter’s grip tightened.

Tiffany was about to launch into a tirade when Carter continued, “Amelia, I regretted making that decision back then. If I was strong enough, my family wouldn’t be able to harm you. After your departure, I kept blaming myself and swore to work hard. That way, I won’t become a loser who relies completely on my family. A few years ago, I established my own company. It started off as a startup with a few employees but has since grown to a company with a few hundred employees. I’ve never asked for a cent from the Scotts and strove hard all by myself. The reason I worked so hard was to show you that I can survive without leeching off the Scotts. Amelia, I can provide for you now. Can’t you give me another chance?”

Amelia was rather flustered.

If Carter had said the exact words five years ago, she would be elated. Alas, five years had since gone by, and her heart now belonged to another man. She was no longer in love with Carter. It would be pure torture for them both to be together now.

Carter was insistent. “I’m no longer wet behind the ears. Won’t you give me another chance?”

His grasp on her hand turned more forceful when she tried to pull her hand back.

“Amelia, I love you; I really do. After the surgery, I lapsed into unconsciousness, but I couldn’t get you out of my mind. Even though you’re married to Oscar, I still want you. I promise I’ll treat your child as my own. It is my utmost hope that you’ll become the lady of my house. I love every bit of you, including your past.”

Yet, Amelia was still struggling to free herself from his grasp.

She uttered awkwardly, “Stop it, Carter.”

Jennifer watched expressionlessly as Carter expressed his feelings for Amelia. Suddenly, she strode forward and knocked Tiffany out of her way before tugging at Amelia forcefully. Tiffany immediately steadied herself and rushed to catch Amelia before the latter fell down. “Amelia, are you alright? Is your baby okay?” she asked anxiously.

Amelia was holding her belly with a terrified expression.

As she said nothing, Tiffany thought something bad had happened. “Amelia, calm down. I’ll get you a doctor now. Don’t worry, I won’t let you and the baby get hurt,” she declared.

Tiffany was about to dash out when Amelia caught her wrist.

Confused, she turned to see Amelia flashing her a comforting smile. “Tiff, I’m fine. My baby’s fine, too.”

“Are you sure?” Tiffany was still worried.

Amelia nodded firmly.

Only then did Tiffany heave a sigh of relief.