Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 87

In the living room of Clinton Residence, Stephanie pointed at the photos on the table and said angrily, “Dad, Mom, Oscar, did you see that? Your so-called good daughter-in-law cheated on Oscar with the son of the owner of Scott Group. This shameless woman doesn’t deserve to be Oscar’s wife.”

Oscar looked at the photos on the table with a grim expression as he slowly clenched his fists.

Olivia also wore a gloomy look on her face, but she did not want to believe that Amelia was that kind of person. After all, she treated her like her daughter.

“Oscar, what the hell is going on?” she asked while looking at Oscar.

With his eyes fixed on the photos, Oscar said nothing.

“Mom, isn’t it clear what these photos mean? Obviously, this woman has cheated and cuckolded your son,” Stephanie chimed in, displeased.

Olivia’s face fell.

“Steph, watch your words. She’s your sister-in-law. You can’t be so disrespectful,” Olivia reproved her in a low voice.

“Mom, the evidence is staring at you in the face, but you still don’t want to believe it. Will you only believe that your daughter-in-law has cheated when you see the photos of her sleeping with another man?” protested Stephanie, feeling wronged.

Olivia glanced at Oscar before saying, “Shut up. She’s Oscar’s wife nonetheless. You’re only embarrassing him by saying so.”

Knowing that no man liked being cuckolded, Stephanie realized that she had said something she should not, so she gave Oscar an apologetic look and apologized, “I’m sorry, Oscar. I didn’t mean it. I just wanted all of you to see the true colors of this woman.”

Then, Oscar pointed at the photos. “Where did these come from?”

“They were delivered to me by a courier,” replied Stephanie.

“They are all fake,” stated Oscar.

“Oscar, are you still trying to defend her?” snapped Stephanie as she looked at him in disbelief.

Standing up, Oscar shot her a stern look and asserted, “I said they’re fake, so they are.”

Stephanie also got up and yelled in anger, “Oscar, I got someone to check these photos, and I was told they’re all authentic, which is why I showed them all to you. How can they be fake? Have you really fallen in love with that kind of woman, Oscar? Don’t forget that Cassie is pregnant with your child. You behaving like this will get her nowhere. Oscar, I’ve never expected you to be such a fickle man.”

Oscar’s face clouded over.

“You don’t need to worry about my marital problems, Steph. If you’ve got nothing to do, I’ll enroll you in an Arts class so that you won’t be screaming all day and become more ladylike.”

Stephanie’s chest heaved with anger, and she let out a sardonic chuckle.

“Oscar, I just don’t want to see you get cheated by that woman, but you’re actually blaming me now for my good intentions.”

Oscar simply glanced at her in silence.

Meanwhile, Olivia waved her hands and stepped in, “What’s wrong with the two of you? Sit down now.”

Only then did Oscar and Stephanie sit down.

Olivia took a deep breath, feeling calmer than earlier.

“Tell me honestly, Oscar, have you seen these photos before?” Olivia rightly put her finger on it. As a mother, she understood her son very well to know that he would not have been so calm if he had not seen these photos.

Oscar nodded.

“Yes, yesterday. Amelia explained to me as well. This is just a misunderstanding.” For some reason, Oscar covered Amelia.

Perhaps deep down, he did not want his parents to misunderstand Amelia. Despite having said so many hurtful things the day before, he still could not bear to see something happen to Amelia.

Stephanie’s eyes widened with anger.

“Oscar, these photos are hard evidence. You can’t go soft on her just because of her words.”

Olivia glanced at her and ordered, “Be quiet Steph. Let Oscar speak.”

Stephanie punched the sofa and crossed her arms grumpily.

Then, Olivia said calmly, “Oscar, tell me frankly, what do you think of these photos?”

“Mom, I was just as angry as you all when I saw these photos, but I’ve been married to Amelia for several years now, so I believe that she’s not such a person.”

Olivia nodded in approval. “Oscar, I’m rather satisfied with the way you handled this matter. You didn’t act rash, nor did you lose your temper. In my opinion, you’ve become more responsible.”

“Thank you, Mom.”

“Mom, what were you thinking? How can you still be so calm when your son is being cuckolded? Is Oscar your son, or is Amelia your daughter? Why must you defend her like this?” Stephanie lashed out while looking at Olivia with saucer eyes.

“You can’t talk to Mom like this, Steph.”

Stephanie rose to her feet and began to weep. “Dad, I didn’t mean to criticize Mom, but she’s so partial to that woman that she’s lost her principle. That’s why I suspect Amelia is her daughter instead.”

Hearing that, Olivia glanced at her, while Owen fell silent.