Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 731

Chapter 731 Eleanor Transfers To Tayhaven

Since Amelia failed to reach an agreement with Benjamin, she could only try negotiating with Eleanor instead.

“Mom, something cropped up in the company, but I also need to look after Tony, so I cannot stay long in Saspiuburg. Considering your health right now, I was thinking of transferring you to the hospital in Tayhaven. What do you think of my proposal?” suggested Amelia.

She knew the Huttons had a strong foundation in Saspiuburg, so Eleanor would be receiving naught but the best treatment there. Yet, Amelia had merely been away for a few days, only to be greeted by the worsening of her mother’s condition upon her return. She became reluctant to let her mother continue staying in the current hospital. Besides, it was as clear as day that her mother had grown increasingly dependent on her. Because of that, she had to muster up the courage to seek Benjamin’s view on transferring Eleanor to Tayhaven. Alas, Benjamin had completely turned Amelia down.

Eleanor gave it a thought and raised an inquiry. “If I were to head to Tayhaven, wouldn’t I be disturbing you?”

“Of course, not!”

Her daughter’s words brought a bright smile to Eleanor’s face. “All right, then. I’ll go with you. Being in my sixties, I’ve learned to let go of a lot of things. Worse comes to worst, I’d choose to be at home if my treatment didn’t go well. I’d rather die in my own home.”

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“I don’t want to hear you saying such things, Mom.”

“Fine, fine. I’ll stop.”

What Eleanor had told Benjamin after that remained a mystery. The next day, Benjamin magically concurred with the idea of relocating Eleanor to the private hospital where James was working at.

Benjamin instructed someone to send Eleanor, Oscar, and Amelia Winters there on a private plane first, for he still had to sort something out before heading there.

Looking at the plane departing, Amelia Hutton fumed, “Dad, Mom’s being reckless, don’t you think? Why would you do her bidding?”

“She’s already in this state. What more do you expect me to do?” came Benjamin’s croaky voice. “Your mom’s not young anymore. She’s seen enough vicissitudes of life. You’ve also witnessed with your own eyes how she heeded your namesake’s advice. Given how she’s been tending your mom, I actually think it might help to improve her condition.”

Amelia Hutton gnashed her teeth, snarling, “Dad, you’ve over-indulged Mom.”

“Things would never have turned out this way if you haven’t been spouting nonsense in front of your mom. I haven’t even settled the score with you!” Benjamin glared daggers at his daughter.

Feeling indignant, Amelia pouted. “But I didn’t do it on purpose, Dad! Mom eavesdropped on it. If I had known my words would reach her ears, I wouldn’t have even said it.”

“That’s enough. You can save your ifs because you know nothing. I’ll cut you some slack, so you can forget about the dues you haven’t paid. Still, you’d better watch your mouth in front of your mom next time. Or else, you can kiss your allowance goodbye.”

“Dad, are you thinking that Amelia Winters is more reliable than me now?”

“I’ve always called her names, but yes, she’s more mature and trustworthy than you by a mile. You ought to learn a little something from her. No wonder your mom depended on her instead of you.”

Nothing came out of Amelia’s mouth.

All she could do was grit her teeth in anger.

“My dear Amelia, don’t blame me for being harsh on you. Look at you! Instead of contributing anything, you’ve only been dolling up yourself and wasting money on luxury items.”

Upon hearing that, Amelia hung her head low, concealing the wrath in her chest.

Benjamin gave his daughter the cold shoulder and hopped into the car there and then. Despite her burning grievance, Amelia could only follow her father’s footsteps and slide into the car as well.

On their journey home, the father-and-daughter duo kept their lips buttoned. The atmosphere in the car quickly turned tense.

However, no matter what happened between them in the car, Eleanor had successfully touched down at Tayhaven with Amelia Winters on the plane. On that very day, Eleanor was admitted to James’ private hospital. Olivia and Owen even made a trip to the hospital to visit Eleanor.

“Long time no see, Mrs. Hutton. We didn’t get to chat the last time we met. I didn’t expect us to see each other again in the hospital though. How are you feeling now?” greeted Olivia gracefully as she made her way to the bedside.

Pointing toward the seats at the side, Eleanor gestured for Olivia and her husband to sit down. “Please have a seat. I just arrived in Tayhaven. Thank you both for paying me a visit, and sorry for the trouble.”

“You’re Amelia’s mom, and we’re her in-laws. It’s only right for us to come to see you. We heard Amelia mention you were under the weather before, but we thought it was nothing serious.” Olivia stopped making a sound for a moment as a hint of sympathy flitted across her eyes. “The last time I saw you, you looked as fit as a fiddle. With such fair skin like yours, I can’t even tell you’re over sixty, so it doesn’t seem logical to me for you to get sick all of a sudden. Never would I have anticipated seeing you like this.”

“It’s okay. No one can predict the ups and downs in life as it is part of the cycle. I’m already in my sixties, so I don’t suppose I can hold out much longer. I was afraid of dying in the past because I haven’t found Lia. But now, she’s leading a great life, having a talented, dashing husband and a well-mannered son. Not only that, but she has you two as her in-laws. I know she’s in good hands, so I have no more regrets.” Eleanor poured her heartfelt feelings out on the table.