Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 895

Chapter 895 Learning To Let Go

Nina got up and walked over to Carter, massaging his shoulders as she spoke gently. “Please don’t be sad, Carter. You don’t act like yourself anymore. You should be high-spirited and confident, unlike the man standing before me. Why have you turned out this way? It seems like you’re always forcing a smile.” A heartfelt laugh left Carter’s lips. “Nina, I wouldn’t feel so torn if the person I’m in love with was you!”

“Come on, Carter. Don’t get such thoughts in your mind. We are not compatible. I’m not your type, and I treat you like my brother. Besides, I want a man who knows combat arts.

He should also be good at games and knows how to design them. Other than that, he needs to know how to play sports like basketball and swimming. In other words, I love a man that knows how to do everything. Too bad I’ve yet to find a perfect man like that,” Nina answered with a smile. “You prefer programmers?”

“I guess so. I admire those people who can hack into a system without facing any problems. I would love to talk to them if I had the chance, but I’m afraid they will scoff at a digitally illiterate person like me.”

Carter’s lips twitched as his mind wandered. I’m caught by surprise. Nina, a girl that comes from a wealthy family, has quite an interesting taste in men. Why is she so into computer hackers?

Nina retracted her hands, saying, “Rest earlier, Carter. I’m going to head home now. Don’t overthink the situation. Get over Jennifer soon if there really is no chance of a future with her. After all, it sucks when men whine on and on.”

Carter nodded. He stood up, wanting to send Nina home himself. However, the woman rejected his offer. “Carter, are you afraid that someone will rob me? Well, they’re welcome to try if they’re not afraid of being beaten up. Even though I look vulnerable and weak, I’m good at fighting, and most people can’t compare me! Don’t worry, okay?”

Carter was no stranger to Nina’s exceptional combat skills. She was better than him as she excelled at kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and other combat skills. Even so, Carter couldn’t let her return home by herself.

“Come on, I will send you home. Accept my offer, okay? As a gentleman, I can’t possibly let you go home yourself,” Carter insisted.

Understanding why Carter was being persistent, Nina agreed to his suggestion.

With things settled, Carter drove Nina home. While unbuckling her seatbelt, Nina glanced at Carter. “Go on home, Carter. Please remember to do the things that I told you to do. I don’t wish to see a foreign man bothering me when I come home.”

Carter nodded.

Nina finally alighted the car with a pleased expression.

The following day, Carter went to the hospital to fulfill Nina’s order. Coincidentally, he caught Eva pestering James. He couldn’t help but frown.

No wonder Nina is leaving the country. A messy tangle of relationships isn’t something she’s ever wanted. She’s a rich, opinionated woman that knows what she wants. It seems like James is indeed not suitable to be her boyfriend.

Carter hesitated for a second before walking over. He pretended to cough to catch the duo’s attention.

Eva, who was bothering James incessantly, immediately retracted her hands. It was fortunate that she knew how to stay composed before others.

Carter questioned straightforwardly, “Are you free, James? Someone sent me to talk to you.”

James instantly agreed. Inviting Carter into his office, he made sure to close the door in Eva’s face.

“It looks like you know your way around women, Mr. Baylor.”

“Please don’t misunderstand, Mr. Scott. I have nothing to do with Eva. Everyone knows I’m courting Nina!”

Carter shrugged. “I don’t care about your love life. I came here to pass on Nina’s words. She’s heading overseas today and hopes that you won’t continue pestering her when she returns.”

James’ expression changed drastically when he heard those words, and he spoke in an agitated tone. “What time is her flight? Why is she leaving the country? Which airline is she taking?”

Carter shoved his hands into his pockets. “My apologies, but I have no idea. I’m merely expressing her wishes on her behalf as her brother. You are not the man for her, so I hope you won’t pester her anymore. If not, she will stay abroad forever.”

James’ face turned ashen. “No. I’m going to look for her. I will prove that I’m the man for her. I promise I will always love her and only her, and I will never be attracted to other women.”

With that, James ran outdoors, staggering as he nearly fell to the ground.

Carter didn’t stop him. He was sure that James wouldn’t be able to find Nina. Even though Nina looked soft and gentle and seemed like she needed someone’s protection, she was a capable and opinionated woman. If she had determined that she was not in love with James, she wouldn’t mislead him or give him a chance to court her.

He left the office, only to see Eva waiting for him with her arms wrapped around her chest. Carter strolled over and greeted her amicably, “Hey, Eva.”

Eva gazed at him while letting out a wry chuckle. “Mr. Carter, are you going to interfere in my love life too? Are you trying to ruin things for me?”

“Eva, I have no intention of doing that. Besides, I hope you and James can resolve your differences and become a couple soon. However, a relationship is not about bugging someone until they love you. I would advise you to save your love for someone else so as not to waste your time,” Carter reminded.

Eva’s persistence in ensuring James understood her love reminded Carter so much of the past. Hence, he couldn’t help but advise her to do otherwise. That was all he could do, though. It still depended on whether Eva was willing to take his advice.

Love is mutual attraction. Hence, having a one-sided is nothing but torture.

“Thank you for your advice, Mr. Carter. However, this is my choice, and I’ve never thought of giving up. He will eventually grow tired of chasing after other women and return to my side. I believe James will choose me after realizing who loves him the most,” Eva voiced confidently. Despite that, her eyes had traces of pain and bitterness.

With that, she turned and left. Noticing how desolate and lonely Eva looked, Carter stared at her back for a while before leaving.

Eva learned that Amelia had returned from overseas when she called the latter. She decided to visit Amelia at her house.