Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 888

Chapter 888 Reality Is Harsh

When Noah reached home, Stephanie hurriedly ran over and nervously grabbed his hand. “Noah, be honest with me. Did my brother regain his memories?” Stephanie asked in a worried tone.

Noah lowered his head and looked at her. A thought kept swirling in his head. Did she hear something from the Clintons?

Seeing that the man was silent, Stephanie became even angrier, and her voice went louder as well. “Noah Walker, don’t play dumb with me. Spill it! If Oscar really regains his memory, we’re all doomed!” Noah frowned in response but patiently addressed her worries.

“Steph, calm down. I’m not sure of the details, but I know Isabella was sent to the hospital by Oscar’s bodyguard. He said Oscar ordered someone to beat her up like that. The Clintons have also withdrawn their investment in our family, and our stock prices have fallen quite rapidly in just a few hours. I’m afraid Oscar has really regained his memories.”

Stephanie became even more distressed. “What do we do now? What do we do? If Oscar knew Isabella and I had plotted against him, he’d never let me off. Darn it! I shouldn’t have trusted Isabella! She’s too full of herself. I shouldn’t have believed her crap when she said Oscar would still love her if he regained his memory. I think Nolan and I are going to die, and this is all the Walkers’ fault!” Stephanie rambled on.

Noah could feel a tic coming on his brows as he heard her words.

“Calm down, Steph. It’s no use if you keep repeating the same thing. Now what we need to do first is to return to the Clinton residence. Mom and Dad dote on you very much. They won’t wipe out the Walker family for your sake,” Noah said somewhat calmly as he grabbed both of her shoulders.

However, Stephanie still had that frightened expression on her face.

She took one look at Noah before shoving him aside.

“Noah, you think I haven’t thought of that? If Oscar really gets angry, even Mom and Dad can’t save me. Ever since my mom saw through the trap I had set for my brother, her affection for me has decreased,” Stephanie said in exasperation, ruffling her hair.

If it weren’t for Nolan’s sake, her parents would probably never let her step foot in the Clinton residence again.

Noah lifted his hand, patted Stephanie’s face, and chuckled. “Steph, just calm down. Isabella actually deceived you into harming Oscar, right? You just have to explain to Mom and Dad, and they won’t blame you for it. What you need to do right now is go back and ask for their forgiveness. You tell them that Isabella orchestrated all of this and we, the Walker family, had nothing to do with this. Keep stressing that we’re always on their side. Mom and Dad are wise, so I’m sure they’ll understand.”

Complicated emotions flickered across Stephanie’s eyes as she looked at Noah.

Noah and Stephanie had been husband and wife for many years, so the former could understand what that look meant.

“Steph, don’t blame me for making Isabella the scapegoat. This can’t be helped. Now that Oscar is mad, we need someone to take the fall. Besides, Isabella is not truly a scapegoat since everything is her doing. If you ask me, she should bear the consequences now that things have gone awry. We only need to quell Mom’s, Dad’s, and Oscar’s anger. Isabella is such a troublemaker, and it’s a good thing she’s not here right now.”

Stephanie understood this was the best way to get out of trouble, but she couldn’t help but shudder. She had thought that her husband was a weak person. But now, it seemed that he was good at keeping secrets and someone who could sell out his sister to save his own skin. If something happened to the Walker family, Noah might sell her and Nolan out in a similar fashion.

At that thought, she broke out in a cold sweat.

That possible future was frightening.

“Steph, don’t be scared of me. You’re my wife. How could I possibly harm you? You know I love you very much. I love you so much that I can’t bear to see you hurt.” Noah hid the viciousness in his eyes and looked at Stephanie tenderly. “I’m doing this because I want to protect you and Nolan. By sacrificing Isabella, both of your safety will be guaranteed. Otherwise, Oscar will not let you go. Even if we’re divorced, you will not have an easy life with the Clintons. Am I right?”

Stephanie stared at him skeptically.

Noah held Stephanie in his embrace and went on, “Stephanie, you know I was with Emma in the past, but I had broken off all ties with her before I married you. For so many years we’ve been together, I can honestly tell you that I’ve been wholly devoted to you, and I’m sure you can feel my love for you. Now is the critical time for us to stay together, as husband and wife, to survive this.”