Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 647

Chapter 647 I Believe You

Frowning at Noah’s absence upon waking, Stephanie walked out of the bedroom barefoot and found him at the door with a breakfast cart.

“Where have you been, Noah? I didn’t see you when I woke up. I thought you left me behind to go off on a honeymoon yourself.” Stephanie pouted, half unhappy and half coquettish as she sashayed over to him.

Noah reached out to touch her face before noticing with his hawk-like eyes that her feet were bare. His face fell before he scooped her up and placed her gently on the couch. “Why aren’t you wearing your slippers?” he chastised with gentle sternness. “The floor is cold in the morning. It will hurt me to see you catch a cold.”

A tinge of red appeared in Stephanie’s eyes. “You feel like a different man today, Noah. I suddenly feel very lucky to be married to you. Will you always be this sweet to me?”

Noah pinched her nose affectionately. “You are my wife now. I will only be sweet to you.”

“You promise? If you ever dare mistreat or betray me, I will cripple you so that you will never be able to leave me.” Stephanie pinched his cheek warningly.

Noah patted her back. “Good girl,” he said indulgently. “Go brush your teeth and wash your face. I’ve had the servants prepare your favorite breakfast. We’ll be heading to Oscar’s after eating.”

Stephanie gave him a strange look. “Why are you going to Oscar’s place?” she wondered. She felt deeply uncomfortable at the thought of seeing Amelia and Tony. “I don’t want to go. Amelia and I don’t get along as it is. Showing up there will only serve to increase feelings of animosity between us. We’d better go directly to our honeymoon. We can visit Oscar after that.”

Hidden behind his glasses, a dangerous glint flashed in Noah’s eyes. However, his expression softened even further.

“You are my wife now, Stephanie. I will spoil you, but you must also listen to me. This is how a marriage works. It’ll be tiring and unfair if I only accommodate you without you taking my feelings into consideration, don’t you think? I want to feel your love for me. Can’t you do a simple thing for me that would make me happy?” Noah said as he regarded her with a tender gaze.

Stephanie gazed back at him. Unsure if she was charmed by his looks or spurned by the desire to be a good wife, she nodded docilely in agreement.

“That’s my girl. Go wash up now. We’ll leave for Oscar’s in a while.” Noah’s smile became even sweeter.

“Is there something you and Oscar are hiding from me, Noah?”

Noah picked her up by the waist and carried her to the bedroom to put her shoes on for her. “Have you forgotten what I said to you in front of all our friends and relatives?” he whispered as he worked. “’In sickness and in health, I will never leave you. Holding you dear in my heart always, I will always love you and never tell a lie. I will only love you in this life.’“

Stephanie was finally satisfied.

“Quite the smooth-talker, aren’t you? Fine. Since you love me so much, I’ll believe you,” Stephanie said snobbishly.

The confidence she felt at that moment made learning the truth much worse later. When she found out, Stephanie felt as if her heart had been torn apart. Noah’s warmth and thoughtfulness at that moment only made the unveiling of his true colors all the more gruesome.

The harder she fell in love with Noah, the more she hated his hypocritical betrayal.

Yet unmarred by the betrayal, Stephanie got dressed obediently. After having their breakfast, the newlyweds drove to Oscar’s neighborhood.

As it was a Sunday, both Oscar and Amelia were in.

Amelia was stunned when she opened the door to find Noah and Stephanie outside. Having thought that the couple was going on their honeymoon, their appearance before her caused utter confusion.

“Good morning, Amelia,” Noah said very politely. “I hope that our early arrival did not disrupt your quiet morning?”

Amelia turned sideways to let them through. “Come on in.”

“Thank you, Amelia.”

Noah came in holding Stephanie’s hand. Their public display of affection seemed to announce their status of being newlyweds.

“Have a seat while I bring us some tea.” At that, Amelia hurried to the kitchen.

“We’re a family now, Stephanie,” Noah whispered. “Don’t scowl. Greet your brother’s wife, will you?”

“Do you think marrying me means you can control everything I do, Noah?” Stephanie snapped, staring at him through narrowed eyes.

Instead of being irritated, Noah smoothed her hair. “I’m not trying to control my wife. I’m just trying to patch things up between all of us. You wouldn’t want to put Oscar in a tough spot, would you? The two of you have been estranged for far too long. Don’t you think it’s time to bury the hatchet?”

Stephanie fell silent.

“Do it for me, hmm?”

“Fine,” Stephanie relented impatiently. “You’re so annoying. Is that all you want me to do? Greet her when she comes out? I can’t believe you would think I wouldn’t do such a simple thing.”

A gleam of triumph flashed across Noah’s eyes. Stephanie is putty in my hands. For all her stubbornness, she’s still so easy to manipulate.

Amelia soon emerged with a tray in her hands. Stephanie leaped up at once and almost snatched it out of the former’s hands. “Let me, Amelia,” she said stiffly.

Amelia’s surprise turned to astonishment as she stared at Stephanie, who was clearly displaying good intentions despite the bluntness of her gestures.

Amelia turned to study Noah again. What on earth did this man do to turn an arrogant and reckless young woman into a meek and well-behaved kitten? Persuasive power like this should not be underestimated.

Stephanie placed the tray on the table, looking a little awkward as she did so.