Too Much to Bear, My Love
Chapter 88

Stephanie paced back and forth in exasperation as she warned throughher gritted teeth, “You'll all regret when that woman really cheats.”Ignoring her, Oscar continued to head outside. Then, he received a callfrom Cassie. Initially, he did not want to answer it, but she kept calling,so he had no choice but to accept the call.

"Oscar, I've just received some photos. Can you come over?”

The look in Oscar's eyes changed into one filled with murderous intent.“Wait for me. I'm coming over.” After that, Oscar hung up the phoneand drove to Cassie's place.

Cassie did not stay with the Clintons. Instead, she bought a big andcozy three-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood not far away fromOscar's in the city center.

Taking the elevator, Oscar went to her unit and rang the doorbell. Shesoon opened the door and enthusiastically wrapped her arms aroundhis neck. She tried to kiss him on the lips, but the latter dodged her,much to her surprise.

"What's wrong, Oz?"

“Let's talk inside.” Oscar went inside the apartment with her and shutthe door behind him.

Cassie pinned him against the wall and looked at him with dreamy eyes,saying, “Oz, it's been a few days since you last came. Our baby and Imiss you a lot.”

After kissing her lips perfunctorily, Oscar patiently assured, “I'll talk tothe baby later. You told me over the phone that you received somephotos. Where are they?”

Cassie gave him an aggrieved look.

"Oz, you wouldn't have come over if I hadn't mentioned the photos,would you? I gave up my bright future in another country for you, butyour attitude toward me has grown cold. Don’t you love me anymore?”asked Cassie persistently, feeling wronged.

Oscar was slowly losing his patience as he had never thought thatCassie's constant chatter would be so annoying.

Holding her in his arms, he tried to keep his cool while coaxing her,“You know that I only love you, Cassie. Don't be ridiculous, and be agood girl, okay?”

Leaning into him, Cassie bit her lips with a glint in her eye andexplained in an aggrieved tone, “I just love you too much, Oscar. Myparents keep asking when I'll marry you, and put a lot of pressure onme. I also feel very uneasy as you don't give me an answer as well eventhough I'm already pregnant.”

“Don't overthink it. You should know how I feel about you,” assuredOscar gently, his heart softening.

“I trust you, Oz."

“That's my girl!”

Pulling away, Cassie said, “Come with me, Oz. Let me show you somephotos delivered to me this morning. There's no sender's name, so Idon't know whom they're from.”

Oscar sat on the sofa with her.

Cassie then took out a yellow manila envelope from the room and satnext to him, saying, “Oz, you'll probably get mad when you see thephotos inside, but you must believe that I'll always be by your side andwill never do something that will hurt you.”

Seeing the manila envelope in her hand, Oscar was vexed

"Take a look, Oz.” Cassie handed him the envelope.

Opening the envelope, Oscar emptied it and saw the photos, which, asexpected, were of Amelia and Carter.

Although he had a gloomy expression, he did not blow his top asCassie had imagined.

“Aren’t you mad, Oz?" asked Cassie while giving him a puzzled look.“Do you want me to?” Oscar asked instead.

Cassie gently took his arm and explained, “You're my man, so of course,I hope that you'll only feel every emotion for me. However, Ms. Wintersis going overboard. She's your legal wife no matter what, so shouldn'tshe have some decency? If these photos are exposed, you'll be ridiculedby people in high society. I'm just indignant about what will happen toyou."

Pulling her into his arms, Oscar changed the subject, “I'm happy as longas I have you. What this woman does has nothing to do with me. We'regoing to divorce soon, so she can't threaten your status.”

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

“Oz, are you really not mad that she cheated on you? I feel sorry foryou as you treat her so well, but she still hooks up with another man.Do you want me to help you teach her a lesson?”

“Don’t mind her. She's nothing but an insignificant woman. You shouldjust take good care of yourself and the baby. After divorcing her, I'llhold a grand wedding with you and make you the prettiest bride in theworld.”

Smiling sweetly, Cassie leaned into his arms. “I'm relieved to hear yousay so, Oz. I was afraid that you'd really fall in love with Amelia and wasgoing to dump me.”

“Cassie, did you hire someone to take these photos?” Oscar asked in aseemingly nonchalant tone while holding her.

“Are you suspecting me, Oz?" Cassie looked up at him with a slightlyhurtful expression.

Patting her on the head, Oscar replied in a gentle voice, “Silly girl,you're the last person I'll suspect. I'm just asking. It's good if you're notthe one behind it. But if you are, it's fine too. No matter what you do,you're the most adorable to me.”

Cassie flashed him a sweet smile. “Oz, it really wasn't me. I thought ofgetting someone to take photos of Ms. Winters too, but it remained athought as I didn’t want to be misunderstood by you. Those photoswere really delivered to me by a courier. I don’t who the sender is, norwhat purpose they have.”

After a brief pause, she added, “Oz, other than showing you the photos,I ask you to come over because I want you to replace out the person whotook the photos and their purpose in doing so. I think you should lookinto whether they're targeting Ms. Winters or the Clintons.”

Bopping her on the nose, Oscar chuckled and asked, “You're trying tobe a good wife already even when you haven't become my wife, eh?”Cassie smiled shyly as she replied, “I'm just concerned about you. Doyou not want me to do so?”

“You're imagining things again, aren't you? You're my woman. Who elsedo you want to show your concern for if not me?” The affection in hiseyes deepened.

Hitting his chest, Cassie refuted coquettishly, “Who are you calling yourwoman? You haven't proposed to me yet, so I'm still consideringwhether to marry you.”

Oscar pinched her nose and said with a smile, “Who else do you wantto marry if not me?”

Cassie smiled sweetly, but she didn't realize that there was a cold glintin Oscar's eyes behind his smile.

"Oz, let's go grocery shopping later. I'll make you some good food,”Cassie proposed coyly as she held his hand.

“I have some work to do at the company, and I'll get someone to sendyou some nutritious food at noon. If you need to go to the team, don'tget too busy,” replied Oscar gently.

“Can you keep me company today, Oz?" Cassie asked, disappointedthat he was leaving.

Oscar stroked her face and explained with adoration, “Be good. I needto be present for a discussion on a collaborative project. Listen, I'll takea few days off from work to accompany you when I'm not so busy.”“I'm going for a prenatal checkup later in the afternoon. Aren't yougoing with me?” Cassie asked meekly, still feeling upset.

“Your checkup is this afternoon?” Oscar tried to keep cool.

Cassie nodded.

After thinking for a while, Oscar suggested, “I'll come to you after I'vegotten things done at the company, okay?”

Cassie stubbornly held his hand as she continued to persuade, “I don'twant you to go, Oz. Our baby is very well-behaved every time you'rehere, so I think he misses you. Living alone in such a big apartmentmakes me feel lonely too sometimes, and I've turned down many jobsever since I've gotten pregnant. I just want you to spend some timewith me. Can't you even do this?”

Getting irritable deep down, Oscar repeated patiently, “Be good, Cassie.I'll come back and go for the checkup with you in the afternoon.”

Left with no choice, Cassie could only agree to it.

After walking Oscar to the door, she reminded him like a good wifewould, “Oz, although you're busy, don't forget to have lunch. Skippingmeals will hurt your stomach.”

“Alright. You should go back in. Take good care of yourself and thebaby. I'll get someone to send you lunch,” Oscar replied affectionately.Cassie flashed him a sweet smile.

After walking out of the elevator, Oscar got into the car and made acall. After the call was picked up, he instructed coldly, “Sam, check aparcel for me. I'll send you the tracking number in a moment. I want toknow who the sender is.”

After the person on the other end of the phone gave him a reply, hesaid, “That's it for now. Email me after you've found the sender, and I'lltransfer the payment to your account.”

Then, he hung up the phone and drove to his company. When hereached, his secretary greeted him, “Mr. Clinton, the delegation fromJardin Technologies has arrived and is waiting for you in the receptionroom.”

Nodding, Oscar walked quickly to the reception room.

When he entered the room, the delegation from Jardin Technologiesstood up and greeted, “Mr. Clinton.”

Then, Oscar sat down at the head of the table with an expressionlessface and said, “Take a seat.”

Afterward, the senior executives of Clinton Corporations and the mainperson in charge of Jardin Technologies enter into negotiations. Asboth sides refused to compromise, the negotiations went on for severalhours and had not even finished although it was nearly two in theafternoon. Therefore, Oscar's secretary went up to him and suggested,“Mr. Clinton, it's almost two. Why don't we continue after lunch?”Glancing at his watch, he realized that it was ten to two, so he noddedin agreement. “Everyone, let's continue after lunch.”

The delegation from Jardin Technologies got up, whereas Oscar'ssecretary announced with a graceful smile, “Everyone, please come withme. I've asked the cafeteria to prepare food for you. It won't take youtoo much to grab a bite before continuing with the discussion.”

After everyone from Jardin Technologies left the room, Oscar took outhis phone and called Cassie.

After the call was answered, he asked, “Have you eaten, Cassie?”

"Oz, didn't you say that you'll send me food? I only had a few biscuits atnoon,” replied Cassie in an aggrieved tone.

Frowning, Oscar patiently coaxed, “Sorry, I forgot about that as I was ina meeting just now. You should order food delivery and eat first. Don'tstarve yourself. I'll go for the checkup with you in the afternoon andthen take you to have some nice food.”

“Okay. I'll eat after this. Don't overwork yourself, and remember to eat,”responded Cassie obediently.

"Okay. Take a nap after you eat. Don't tire yourself out.”

After some small talk, Oscar hung up the phone.

Holding his phone, he walked to the window with a gloomy look on hisface and stared out at the scenery, seemingly lost in thought.

His secretary walked in, holding a lunch box in her hand, and said, “Mr.Clinton, I've prepared some food for you. You should eat some.”

He turned around and replied, “Leave it there. I'll eat it in a bit.”