Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 511

When Oscar returned home, Eleanor was the first to rush over. “Oscar, how did it go? Has the perpetrator been apprehended?” she asked nervously.

He replied, “Don't worry, Mrs. Hutton. I've asked the lawyer to draft an indictment, and we'll press charges against her officially tomorrow. With Clinton Corporations' legal team at work, no one can go free after hurting my woman.”

With a delighted smile, she exclaimed, “Oscar, you made the right decision. It's best if she has to serve a prison sentence for a few years. Oh, another thing! Who's the b*tch that dared to harm Lia? How I wish I could tear her into pieces!”

When Oscar saw Eleanor's reaction, he could not help but feel that the older woman was a little cute. Perhaps because she bore a strong resemblance to Amelia Winters, he found it hard to hate her.

“Mrs. Hutton, please don't be angry. I'll never let her off,” he declared.

“Oscar, I truly admire your attitude. I am very relieved to leave Lia in your hands.” Eleanor sang his praises.

At that moment, Amelia Hutton walked over and asked concernedly, “Oscar, have you eaten? Amy asked the housekeeper to keep the food in the kitchen. How about I heat them for you?”

Oscar took a glance at her before rejecting her offer. “It's all right. I've already eaten. Where's Amelia?”

“Amy's upstairs putting Tony to bed,” she replied with a smile, suppressing the surge of emotions in her eyes.

He nodded in response before turning around to speak to Eleanor. “Mrs. Hutton, I'll go upstairs to check on her. I'm worried that her head might still be aching.”

After Oscar headed upstairs, Eleanor shot her daughter a meaningful look as she uttered, “Amelia, don't you forget that Lia is your sister. You've had a high living since you were a child, so you'd better not snatch anything from her. Otherwise, I won't forgive you.”

Upon hearing that, Amelia Hutton had mixed feelings. My mother actually warned me, the daughter who has been with her all these years, because of another daughter she hasn't seen for twenty-odd years. I don't even know how to describe my feelings right now.

Eleanor did not bother to guess what was going on inside her mind. She then headed to the kitchen to prepare a glass of warm milk and brought it upstairs. As soon as she entered the room, she noticed Oscar sitting on the edge of the bed, whereas Amelia Winters was already sound asleep.

“Is she asleep?” Eleanor asked while looking at the figure lying on the bed.

Oscar gave a slight nod, so she gave the glass of milk to him. “Have some milk.”

“Thank you,” he responded as he took the glass over.

After downing the milk in one gulp, he placed the glass on the table and turned to look at her. “Mrs. Hutton, I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should ask you.”

“You can go ahead with it.”

“Why are you being so nice to Amelia? Is it true that she isn't related to you? I never believed that a person would be good to others for no reason,” Oscar questioned directly.

Eleanor's expression froze.

“Mrs. Hutton, I can easily discover whatever I want to know with a little probe into the matter. I'd also instructed someone to investigate the Hutton family and found out that your eldest daughter went missing when she was little. According to her year of birth, she would be about the same age as Amelia. Am I right?” he continued.

She paled at Oscar's statements.

“Mrs. Hutton, I'm not saying these to force you or anything. It's just that if you have no intention to reunite with Amelia, then don't be so kind to her. She's over the age of requiring her parents' affection. Hence, you should either be a stranger or stop being so nice to her. Otherwise, you'd be burdening her.”

Eleanor's face turned utterly grim.

“Oscar, I...”

Oscar stood up and turned around. After letting out a chuckle, he said, “Mrs. Hutton, don't be so nervous. I'm not deliberately making things difficult for you either. I just want to protect Amelia from getting hurt. I think it's better that you treat your trip here as a vacation. As hosts, Amelia and I will do our best to show you great hospitality. As for the reunion, I believe it's not necessary since you don't seem sincere in doing so.”

Eleanor moved her mouth as though she was trying to say something.

She felt the urge to explain but did not know how to put it in words.

“It's getting late, Mrs. Hutton. You two should go back and rest now. I'll be here to take care of Amelia, so she'll be fine.”

“Oscar, I—”

“I'm sorry, Mrs. Hutton. My earlier words might sound harsh. However, it's all because I want to protect Amelia. Please don't take them to heart. It's late now. I'll get someone to send you back,” Oscar said with a smile.