Too Much to Bear, My Love
Chapter 125

Too Much to Bear, My Love Chapter 125 Visit Him In The Hospital“I'm still not his girlfriend for now, but I will be soon.” Jennifer regainedher confidence swiftly. “You don’t even like Carter. Stop giving himhope before leaving without looking back.”

Amelia found her words funny. She had never given Carter any hope.Previously, she might've overstepped the boundaries by asking Carterto recommend her a job, but he was the only person she knew whowasn't afraid of Oscar's influence. She only ended up contacting himafter thorough deliberation. Indeed, she had the thought ofmanipulating Carter, but that was about it.

They had been separated for five years. No matter how deep their lovewas back then, it would've faded away with time. After all, time and tidewait for no man. Their feelings couldn't stand the test of time.

When Amelia reached out to Carter, she thought Carter no longer lovedher. Besides, the man had never confessed his feelings to her. She hadno idea he still loved her dearly after all these years.

If she knew, she wouldn't have contacted him in the first place.Sometimes, it would be better to keep one’s feelings to oneself. Makingthings clear would only cause awkwardness on both sides.

It was practically impossible to revive her feelings in the past.

“Ms. Larson, you must've gotten it wrong. I wasn't the one whodumped him,” explained Amelia. “Yes, I loved him back then, but he wasthe one who took off. I don’t know whether he loved me back then.Perhaps he realized his feelings for me after his departure. I'm nottrying to defend myself. I just think that you shouldn't hold a grudgeover this if you are to be his future girlfriend or wife.”

Jennifer stared at her without a word.

Taking the spoon, Amelia started stirring her coffee again. Aside fromthe initial sip she took, her coffee remained untouched.

“Ms. Larson, if that was what you wanted to say, I don't think it wasnecessary. Carter and I are friends, nothing else. If he doesn’t want tobe friends anymore, I can stop contacting him. But if he thinks of me asa friend, I will still keep in touch with him.” Standing up, Amelia tookher bag. “The coffee’s on me, Ms. Larson. I need to prepare lunch formy husband. Please excuse me.”

Suddenly, Jennifer grabbed Amelia's hand, causing the latter to freezein astonishment.

She immediately retorted angrily, “Ms. Larson, what are you doing?”Jennifer swallowed nervously and choked out, “Amelia, please comewith me and visit Carter in hospital.”

Amelia was taken aback by her sudden request.

After removing her shades, bitterness flitted across Jennifer's gaze."Amelia, sit down. Others might think I'm trying to bully you,” sheuttered.

Amelia sat down obediently and studied the woman sitting across fromher carefully.

At once, Jennifer wore her shades again to hide the emotions in hereyes. “Amelia, I'm not trying to be your friend. I'm doing this for Carter'ssake. I despise you, so there's no way I'll let you appear in his sight ifpossible. I have no other choice as I love him.” She sighed. “Back then, Iused to enjoy being adored by other men. If I'm in a good mood, I'llflash a smile. Otherwise, I'll just ignore them. After meeting Carter, whois the bane of my life, I kept caving in. Others might think I'mintimidating, but my pride is crushed into dust whenever I'm with him.This time, I came to ask for your help because of him, too.”

Amelia remained unfazed.

Those who fell in love first were destined to be on the losing side. Theywould sacrifice willingly, without asking for anything in return. Theywould allow their pride to be crushed into dust, no matter how proudthey used to be.

Unrequited love was the worst of all. Those who had a secret crushcould only sacrifice for their loved ones silently and end up beingdisappointed.

“We're not that close, Ms. Larson,” said Amelia as she stirred her coffee.“I don't care whether you love Carter. I'm also not interested in yourlove story.”

Jennifer folded her arms arrogantly. Even though she was asking forAmelia's help, she still acted like she was above everyone else.

“Amelia, you've got it wrong. I'm not boasting about my love story. Ijust want you to know how generous I am,” she uttered haughtily.Suddenly, Amelia let out a chuckle.

Jennifer puts on a pompous front because she doesn’t want anyone tosee the fragile side of her. That is why she acts like she’s aboveeveryone else.

Well, I don't hate her that much now.

Still, Amelia knew she and Jennifer were from different worlds. Jennifer'sarrogance proved they would never be friends. Not even acquaintances.Fuming, Jennifer demanded, “Why are you laughing?”

Putting her spoon down, Amelia answered, “Ms. Larson, you strike meas adorable.”

Jennifer became increasingly upset. “Who are you calling adorable?”“You're the only Larson I know in this cafe,” Amelia joked.

Jennifer whipped her shades off and glared at Amelia. “Stop calling meadorable. That's disgusting. Only childish young girls would pretend tobe adorable to attract men’s attention. I'm a mature young lady. There'sno way I'm adorable.”

Amelia shook her finger in disapproval. “You're wrong, Ms. Larson. Lookat your features. You're indeed adorable. If you show your weak side tomen, they will throw themselves at you.”

Jennifer scrunched her face up in fury.

“Are you teasing me, Amelia?”

Yeah. Finally, you get that. Amelia thought in her heart.

However, she feigned innocence. “Did 17"

With her hands folded across her chest, Amelia declared, “Stop wastingmy time. Just tell me if you're willing to visit Carter with me or not.”Amelia shook her head. “I won't. Send him my wishes. I hope he willrest well and stop working too long hours.”

Jennifer studied her and pressed on, “Why won't you visit him?"

“Do you seriously want me to visit him?”

Jennifer shook her head honestly. “If possible, I wish you can disappearfrom his life.”

“Then why are you pretending to be generous? The Scotts don'twelcome me. My husband doesn't want me to keep in touch with him,too. We're just friends, but it's best to keep our distance,” repliedAmelia.

Silence ensued.

After a long while, Jennifer inquired, “You said you will stay in touchwith him, right?”

Amelia inclined her head in response.

“Why won't you visit him, then?”

“Ms. Larson, you don't seem like a long-winded person to me.”

“I love Carter. I just want a clear answer from you.”

“You're putting the cart before the horse. My answer isn't important.What's important is how Carter treats you. If he doesn’t love you, youwon't end up with him even without me around.”

Immediately, Jennifer's face contorted with anger as she insisted, “Hewill fall in love with me.”

It was as though she was telling that to herself.

Amelia's lips curved into a grin. “Congratulations in advance, then. I'llmake sure to prepare a wedding gift for you.”

Fury vibrated through Jennifer's being as she uttered icily, “Amelia,whether or not Carter and I get married is none of your business.”Shrugging, Amelia stood up and said, “Well, I have to go.”Immediately, Jennifer softened. “Amelia, you should really visit Carter.”At her words, Amelia’s brows knitted together. “Ms. Larson,” she saidsternly. “Be honest with me. Did something happen to Carter?”Jennifer was someone who regarded herself as superior to others.There was no way she would lower herself from her pedestal to beg forAmelia's help if Carter's condition wasn't serious. At first, she demandedAmelia to cut off ties with Carter before asking her to visit Carter at thehospital. Her words were too contradicting. Hence, Amelia wondered ifCarter's condition was much worse.

Without warning, Jennifer's eyes turned red.

A flash of anxiety appeared in Amelia“s gaze as she urged, “Ms. Larson,what exactly happened to Carter?”

“Carter was sent to the hospital because he had gastric perforation. Noone was sure why he suddenly had a fever. He had been unconsciousfor a few days., but according to the doctor, he was fine. He keptmuttering your name and asked you not to leave even though he wasin a deep slumber,” Jennifer revealed sadly. “I wouldn't have come toyou if he hadn't done that. I can't just sit and watch him become avegetable!”

Amelia was stunned into silence. Never in her wildest dream did sheexpect Carter would be unconscious.

“Which hospital is he in?” A few minutes later, Amelia found her voiceagain.

Jennifer wiped her tears away and hurriedly put on her shades inembarrassment. “Principal General Hospital.”

Huh? Amelia fell silent. I have no idea Principal General Hospital is thispopular. Both Cassie and Carter have been admitted to this samehospital. Oscar is there with his beloved, while my ex-boyfriend is in thesame hospital. If Oscar runs into me there, I'll have to explain things tohim.

My relationship with Oscar is already rocky. I originally wanted to cookfor him to ease things up, but there's always something comingbetween us. We're getting further apart each day.

Amelia didn't know whether she should cry or laugh by now.