Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 213

Chapter 213 Vile Intentions

Olivia’s expression turned grim. “Come upstairs with me, or you’re no longer my daughter.”

As Stephanie seemed really terrified, Elizabeth patted her hand. “Stephanie, don’t worry. I’ll be on your side.”

At that sight, Olivia trembled in rage.

As the guests milling in the hall were important guests to the Clintons, they might think Olivia and Stephanie were involved in a fight.

Worried for Olivia, Tiffany declared furiously, “Ms. Clinton, I know I’m not supposed to butt in, as I’m an outsider, but Mrs. Clinton is your mother. She won’t harm you! Look at you, hiding behind an outsider. Don’t you know you’re hurting her with your actions?”

Stephanie glared at her and retorted, “Scram! You’re nothing but a small fry. How dare you cozy up to us? I’m a real Clinton, but you’re just an imposter. Even if my mom wants to take you as her goddaughter, you won’t get a cent from the Clinton family’s wealth. Dream on!”

Tiffany couldn’t help but snicker at how ridiculous Stephanie’s thought was. Doesn’t she have anything better to do than letting her imagination run wild? Do I look like a gold digger?

Olivia gave Stephanie a warning look. “Come with me, now.”

Biting her lip, Stephanie suddenly dashed out from behind Elizabeth and went on her knees in front of Olivia. “Mom, I’m sorry,” she wailed.

The guests were already casting curious looks in their direction, so her sudden action immediately caught their attention.

Olivia nearly lost herself. “Stephanie, stand up right now.”

Alas, Stephanie shook her head stubbornly and refused to budge.

Owen, Oscar, and Amelia hastily strode over to them.

With a frown, Owen chided, “Stephanie, what are you doing? Hurry, get up. It’s your nephew’s welcome baby party today. Why are you making a scene? Are you trying to make us a laughingstock?”

After glowering at Amelia, Stephanie cried out, “Dad, I just want to come home. You’ve reprimanded me and kicked me out so I can be independent. After half a month, I know I’m nothing without the Clinton family. Please let me come home. I don’t want to eat junk food out there and wear cheap clothes. Look, I’ve lost so much weight. My skin is terrible now. Dad, don’t you feel bad for me?”

Owen felt his temples throbbing, for Stephanie’s action would make the Clinton family a laughingstock for sure.

“Stephanie, be a good girl and get up. Don’t scare your nephew. We shall talk after the party. There are a lot of guests here, and you’re making it seem like we’re bullying you,” he tamped down his irritation and tried to convince her.

Alas, the foolish Stephanie refused to move an inch.

The other guests slowly gathered around them. One lady, who was a close friend of the Clintons, spoke up. “What’s wrong, Stephanie? It’s your nephew’s welcome baby party today. Why are you causing a scene? Stand up. If you made your mom angry, apologize to her. Don’t make things awkward. Look how mad your mom is. Listen to me, get up.”

As Olivia seemed really upset, Stephanie rose to her feet obediently.

Amelia shot Oscar a strange look and went to her. “Stephanie, you should go back to your room and take a shower. Your makeup is smudged.”

Alas, her kind intention wasn’t received well by Stephanie.

Right now, Stephanie despised Amelia greatly. If it weren’t for Amelia, I wouldn’t have suffered. I’m a Clinton, but ended up working for someone else. I even got yelled at! No one has ever done that to me. That was really humiliating.

Half a month of independence didn’t teach her anything at all. Instead of reflecting on her mistake, her hatred for Amelia had increased to a new high.

“Amelia, save your crocodile tears. I wouldn’t have ended up in this mess if it weren’t for you!” Stephanie howled.

Her sudden proclamation rendered Amelia a little confused.

Afraid that Stephanie would blurt everything out in a fit of anger and ruin her efforts of keeping everything a secret, Olivia burst out in a shrill voice, “Stephanie, shut up!”

Everyone cast shocked glances at Olivia’s faux pas.

She had always been a gentle and elegant woman, so it was the first time she had lost it in public.

Owen immediately pulled her into a hug and said in a soft voice, “Olivia, calm down. The guests are staring.”

After taking a deep breath, Olivia returned to her usual elegant self and flashed a pleasant smile to everyone. “I’m really sorry about Stephanie’s willfulness.”