Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 446

Chapter 446 A Bad Accident

“Don’t blame others if you can’t grasp a man’s heart, Ms. Larson. You only have yourself to blame as you are not charming enough.” Oscar pulled Amelia behind him before continuing bluntly, “It’s getting late anyway. The two you please settle your relationship issues outside and don’t affect the other diners’ moods. Amelia, let’s not get in their way and leave. I don’t want anyone to bite back at our kindness.”

Upon hearing that, a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness flashed in Jennifer’s eyes.

Amelia turned to face the other woman, saying in a gentle tone, “I have no intention to compete with you. Carter and I are just friends. I’m also very happy to know that he has found happiness. Honestly, I think the two of you are quite compatible.”

Despite her words, she was met with a vehement glare from Jennifer.

Noticing that her persuasion was useless, Amelia then added, “Carter, Ms. Larson, I’m going for dinner with Oscar. It’s getting late, and my child will be hungry. We won’t trouble you further then.”

With that said, she took Oscar’s hand and left. Carter stared straight at her retreating figure, and he could not help but blurt out, “Amelia.”

As Amelia halted in her steps, Jennifer’s expression grew increasingly awkward.

Carter walked toward her and gave her a gentleman’s smile while ignoring her interlocking hands with Oscar. “Do you mind if I join you? I happen to be hungry as well.”

Before Amelia could reply, Oscar spoke up with a stoic expression.

“Mr. Scott, I mind. Seeing as your relationship issue hasn’t been resolved, I advise you not to approach my wife. Nothing will happen to you if your woman gets jealous, but trouble might befall my wife. As her husband, it’s my responsibility to get rid of all possible threats.”

Carter’s face turned grim.

Amelia tugged at Oscar’s clothes, signaling for him to stop before saying in a pleasant voice, “I think it’s best if you talk to Ms. Larson first, Carter. We still have many opportunities to catch up, so there’s no hurry for that. Don’t you think so?”

Carter pursed his lips while staring intently at her. He could not tell if it was due to Oscar’s words or Amelia’s warm gaze, but he did not have the heart to refuse her. Hence, he gave her a nod.

Upon seeing that, Amelia smiled. “We’ll head for dinner now, Carter. Do have your meal as well after you’ve talked it out with Ms. Larson.”

Carter turned around and went to her side, looking at her with a grim expression before saying curtly, “Let’s go.” He walked out as soon as he said that, leaving Jennifer to glance at the second floor in resentment before following after him.

Standing at a remote field, Carter crossed his arms, and a trace of impatience flashed in his eyes when he looked at Jennifer.

“You’ve already hit and scolded me, Jennifer. Can you get over it already? Please, I beg of you, stop pestering me. It’s been two years. You’re exhausted and so am I. I don’t want people to keep thinking that we’re a couple. I’ll admit that I’ve loved Amelia for ten years, no, it’s maybe longer than that. I’m afraid it’ll be hard for me to love another woman again. I’ll only hurt you by marrying you. In the end, we’ll definitely end the marriage with a divorce,” he articulated each word.

I don’t love her. She’ll be miserable, and so will I if we get into a loveless marriage. Many people in this world are in such marriages, but I don’t wish to settle for that.

Jennifer’s eyes reddened as she took a deep breath. She did not wish to show any vulnerability, knowing that Carter would not feel distressed even if she did. She was a proud woman who maintained her composure in front of a man who did not care about her. Even though she had pursued him for two years, she would never allow herself to show her weakness in front of him.

“Carter, what you said is so unfair to me. You’ve never given me a chance, so how would you know that things won’t work out between us?” Jennifer stared at him with bloodshot eyes. “I can tolerate you liking someone else. I only hope that you’ll treat me more fairly and make a little room for me in your heart. I won’t ask for more. I am serious, but just have some space for me in your heart. You’ve always closed your heart to me. Don’t you know that I’ve tried so hard to get through to you?”

Carter furrowed his brows as a flash of guilt appeared in his eyes.

He would be lying if he said that he did not feel anything for the beautiful woman who treated him with respect and dignity. However, that was not enough for him to fall in love with her. Other than being moved and liking her a little, he found it difficult to take it to the next level. So instead of prolonging it, he would rather push her away from the start.

He bowed to her for the first time. “I’m sorry, Jennifer, but I can’t love you. Please stop pestering me. It’ll do us both good.”

Jennifer shook her head vigorously while staring at him in disbelief.

“I don’t want to do that. I’ve wasted two years on you. Don’t think that you can escape me. I’ll never let you go!” Jennifer felt as though she was trapped at a dead end. At that moment, she did not know if it was due to her love for him or her reluctance to accept the outcome, but she was determined to hold onto him.