Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 618

Chapter 618 Watch Out For Jennifer

Carter found himself unable to sleep all night, and his thoughts kept wandering as he lay in bed. Maybe it was because of what had happened to Laura.

He had wanted to look for Amelia the next day, but alas, life was always unpredictable. With a phone call coming in and asking him to head to Saspiuburg, he could only postpone his plans to meet Amelia.

Thus, the man took a plane to Saspiuburg along with his secretary and assistant. They spent a few peaceful days there going about their own business.

“Mr. Scott, will we be heading straight back to the office, or do we get the others to rest at home and return to work tomorrow?” asked the secretary as soon as they returned from Saspiuburg and got off the plane.

“Everyone’s worked hard for the past few days. Take the next two days off and get some rest.”

“All right, Sir. We’ll be taking our leave then.”

After parting ways with his secretary and assistant, Carter adjusted his tie and hailed a cab.

Having done nothing but attend meetings of all kinds in Saspiuburg, he felt a little overwhelmed.

Leaning into the backseat of the cab, the man drifted off without realizing it.

“Sir? Sir! We’re here.”

Carter awoke from the cab driver calling out to him, and he snapped out of his daze right after opening his eyes.

“Keep the change,” he said coolly while handing the driver a large note before hopping out of the car.

Staring at the tall building before him, the man dialed Amelia’s number.

“Hey, Amelia. I just got back from Saspiuburg. Can we meet? There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

Before the woman gave a response, he quickly added, “Please don’t say no, Amelia. We can’t be together, but we can at least still be friends, right? You’re not going to turn down a friend’s invitation, are you?”

With him saying this, Amelia would either have a guilty conscience or be plain heartless if she were to turn him down.

“Okay,” she answered. “I’ll have a two-hour break at noon. How about we have lunch nearby?”

“Sure.” Carter breathed a sigh of relief. He was so worried that she would reject him without any mercy.

Now that they had come this far, they could no longer go back to the days where they would talk to each other about everything.

After setting a time and venue to meet, Carter glanced at his watch. It was now eleven-fifty in the morning, which meant he would be able to see her in another ten minutes.

He then called the restaurant to reserve a private room. Amelia arrived shortly after, the clacking of her high heels causing Carter to look up. The woman looked stunning in her well-tailored business suit, which accentuated all her curves.

“Sorry I’m late,” she said while walking over with her purse.

Carter got up and pulled her chair out like a gentleman.

“Thank you.”

The man merely smiled and returned to his seat.

“Have a look and order whatever you want,” he said, handing her the menu.

Amelia chose two dishes, while Carter himself opted for two dishes and a bowl of soup. He then placed the order.

The service here was top-notch, and it took less than two minutes for the food to arrive.

“Enjoy,” the waiter said politely.

After the staff had left, Carter poured Amelia a small glass of wine. “Having a bit of wine before a meal is good for the body. It’ll wake you up.”

Amelia cast him an odd glance. She could easily tell that the man was going out of his way for her this time.

“Stop being so courteous, Carter. I can’t get used to this.”

Carter poured himself some wine too. Then, he raised his glass and smiled. “Cheers.”

Amelia could only return the gesture.

“You went to Saspiuburg?” she asked after taking a sip.

“I was there for a few days. I wanted to treat you to a meal before leaving but couldn’t make it in time. That’s why I called you once I got off the plane today.”

“You have something to tell me?”