Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 73

I have never seen one who is so ridiculous and unreasonable. A relationship should be out of free will. If you want to add a label to it, you’ll turn it into a business.

Amelia said, “Ms. Larson, you might as well calm down and have a good talk with Mr. Scott. Your hysterical yelling won’t help. You are a smart woman with strong working ability, so you should know that pressing hard against men will only bore them. It’s better to calm down and talk nicely, isn’t it?”

Jennifer glanced at Amelia reluctantly. She knew she had no choice but to accept her advice.

Jennifer took a deep breath. “Carter, sorry, I overreacted just now. I will go back to the company first, and we will go back to your house in the evening. Anyway, I think you should discuss these matters with your parents first. Would you please not call off at the last minute when the engagement preparation is ready? That would be disrespectful to both of our families, and it will also discredit my reputation.”

Carter nodded. “I will go back with you tonight.”

Jennifer glanced at him with complex emotions, turned back to the car without hesitation, and drove away.

Carter seemed exhausted, but he was gentle as usual when facing Amelia.

“Amelia, I’m sorry. Did I scare you just now?” he said apologetically.

Amelia shook her head and expressed, “Carter, I think Jennifer is serious about you. If you are not into her, it is better to cut off with her fast completely. She has strong self-esteem and was doted upon by everyone around her ever since she was born. I’m afraid she cannot accept being rejected by anyone. Her feelings towards you are likely not out of true love but of a desire to have you fall for her. You have to handle it wisely.”

Carter just smiled. “Don’t worry about me. She is just a little bit stubborn because her family spoils her. I will solve it, but she is making things difficult for you. I feel guilty about this.”

Amelia comforted him. “She is mean with her words, but that’s not really harmful to me. She is serious about you. That’s the truth. If you don’t deal with it properly, with her stubborn temper, I’m afraid it will be disadvantageous to you.”

Carter grinned gently. “Why, do you care about me?”

Amelia shook her head, amused, and walked toward the supermarket across the street while adding, “Carter, I am very grateful for you to take care of me, but I already have a husband, and I don’t want him to misunderstand. Plus, I don’t want to be stuck between you and Ms. Larson.”

Carter’s eyes clouded over, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile. “Amelia, as long as you are not divorced, I am just a friend. When you do get divorced, I hope you can leave a place in your heart for me. Don’t conclude too harshly. At least give me a chance, then you can decide if I am the right man to spend the rest of your life with.”

Amelia glanced at him and sighed. “Am I worth it?”

Carter shrugged. “I gave up on you four years ago, and I have been regretting that decision. When you contacted me on WhatsApp some time ago, I was so excited that I barely got any sleep, and I woke up every morning with a smile on my face. I think God gave me a second chance, so don’t reject me, please?”

With a heavy heart, Amelia opened her mouth only to find that she was at a loss for words. She eventually remained silent and said nothing in response to his confession.

After Amelia bought what she needed, she returned to the company with Carter and entered the design department. Her colleagues shot her weird looks as she entered the office.

Amelia was confused. In the end, Jessica was the one who approached her and whispered, “Amelia, Ms. Larson announced that Mr. Scott and her are about to get engaged. She accused you of seducing Mr. Scott, which caused them to break up. She also said that you are a b*tch who seduces men even though you are married. I think you ought to be cautious. People gossip.”

Amelia’s expression darkened, but she endured the shame. “True gold fears no fire; true blue will never stain. I’m innocent, so the rumors will eventually break.”

Jessica added anxiously, “Amelia, I think you’d better go and clarify this issue. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to stay in the company if the rumors ferment.”

Amelia smiled. “Jessica, don’t worry about me. I will dig myself into a hole if I clarify now. It’s better to wait and do nothing now.”

Jessica curled her lips. “Amelia, you are too kind. If I were you, I would go and slap both her cheeks and warn her not to make rumors behind people’s back.”

“What about after that? I’ll have no choice but to leave when she fires me, right?” Amelia responded amusedly.

Jessica touched her nose and giggled. “I’m just kidding.”

“Go back to work,” Amelia ended the conversation.

Jessica went back obediently and sat down.

Amelia sighed internally. She thought this company was good, and colleagues could get along with each other. But she was too naive. Surviving in the workplace was a social discipline. No matter where one is, there will be conflicts as long as there are people.

One never knew what other people were hiding behind the facade of smiles; someone could come to you all cheery but secretly hate your guts. Amelia knew all this was inevitable. She initially joined this company because of her relationship with Carter. Most people treat her nice out of respect for Carter. But there must be some people who would be jealous of her good fate. She had skipped the internship stage and got into the Saspiuburg training directly. It would be fantasy to think no one would hate her.

No wonder when Jennifer said that the relationship between her and Carter was ambiguous, everyone believed it. However, it was true that she had been cosseted by Carter in this company, to the extent where he would go all out for her. If this continued, the gossip would be even messier.

At first, Amelia thought her colleagues would only be skeptical of these rumors. She didn’t expect that they would take it seriously.