Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 871

Chapter 871 Cannot Let Go

Oscar gave a curt nod. Seeing his response, Isabella could finally relax her tensed body. She held Oscar’s arm and gave the other elders a nod before stalking away like a proud peacock.

“Look how impatient, rude, and smug she is. I don’t understand what Oscar sees in her,” Rhonda commented unhappily.

Amelia listened to her comment and discovered one thing—Isabella had managed to make everyone despise her as she took advantage of the fact that Oscar adored her and was rude to most of the upper-class families.

Initially, she assumed Isabella’s social skills would improve as a year passed, but the latter was so spoiled she couldn’t even flatter someone else.

After chatting briefly with Rhonda, Amelia led Tiffany to the other end of the hall. She didn’t show up before Isabella to upset her. “Won’t you provoke Isabella?” Tiffany asked.

“No need. I found out that Oscar doesn’t hate me as much as I expected, so that shall suffice. I’ll go and see him after the charity gala ends.” Amelia’s lips curled into a smile. She seemed to be in a good mood after discovering that Oscar didn’t hate her. That is a good start.

“Don’t tell me that makes you happy, Amelia. That’s hardly anything. I think you should continue striking while the iron is hot by showing your authority. I saw how Oscar’s eyes lit up when he saw you earlier,” Tiffany told her. She was pleased to see Oscar’s response earlier. It is annoying to see Isabella using despicable tricks to steal someone else’s husband but pretending to be the victim by accusing the real victim. Doesn’t she feel ashamed? Hmph! Her shamelessness knows no bound.

Amelia shot Tiffany a bemused look, and the latter shrugged in response.

Coincidentally, Amelia spotted Derrick coming in through the entrance.

A smirk played on her lips as she gave Tiffany a nudge.

“Tiff, your trouble is here,” she said purposely.

Tiffany gave her a strange look.

Seeing her response, Amelia pursed her lips in Derrick’s direction. Tiffany turned to look at the entrance and spotted Derrick. The smile on her lips froze, and she seemed awkward.

After a year, Derrick was more intimidating and mature than before. His handsome face was icy as he gave off an aura that repelled anyone who came close.

Seeing how different Derrick looked now, Tiffany couldn’t help but recall how disheveled he was at the airport a year ago. She wasn’t prepared to meet Derrick yet. If she knew he was going to be here tonight, she wouldn’t have attended the charity gala.

“Amelia, block me. I shall head out to take a breather. Give me a call when you’re ready to leave,” Tiffany whispered before preparing to escape as though she had done something wrong.

“Tiff, Derrick is coming this way. It will look like you’re escaping from him if you leave now,” Amelia told her.

Tiffany froze before slowly returning to Amelia’s side. She could only watch as Derrick came to her.

Never in Derrick’s wildest dreams did he know he would bump into the woman he missed dearly for one year. Finally, she’s back. I didn’t wait so long in vain. Now that she’s back, I shall never let her leave.

Overwhelmed by emotions, Derrick couldn’t help but flash a smile. He returned to his indifferent self when he came to a stop before Tiffany, for he was afraid of scaring her away. He didn’t want her to escape overseas again.

“Tiff, you’re back. When did you come back? It has been a year since we last met. It looks like you’re doing well overseas. You’ve gained weight, but you look prettier now,” Derrick greeted her naturally as though they were friends who hadn’t met for some time.

Tiffany gave him a long look. He acted natural, so her attempt to escape would seem pretentious.

“I got back two days ago and was busy with publishing my novel, so I didn’t have time to contact my old friends. Fancy running into you here!” Tiffany responded stiffly.

Derrick’s lips twitched when he heard her response. It turns out that I’m just a friend to her now.

Tiffany gave him a careful look. She had the urge to ask him whether he was married but soon changed her mind. After all, she was afraid of getting an answer that wasn’t to her liking.