Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 573

Chapter 573 Ulterior Motive

“Mrs. Hutton, of course, I’m worried about you. Otherwise, why would I take the flight and come all the way here with Oscar to visit you when I heard you were in trouble? I’d be at ease as long as you’re fine,” Amelia said.

Finally, a bright smile appeared on Eleanor’s face before she embraced Amelia. She choked up and said, “Lia, I’m so happy to hear you say that. I’m planning on getting a divorce. After that, I’ll stay with you and help you raise your child.”

Amelia froze and wiggled out of Eleanor’s embrace while concealing her emotions. “Mrs. Hutton, do you mind telling me what happened just now?”

Eleanor smoothed her hair and answered, “Oh, that was nothing. I thought that little girl was sent by my husband when she came in. That’s why I was a bit startled. Please apologize to her on my behalf, okay? I didn’t purposely vent my anger at her.”

“It’s okay, Mrs. Hutton. I’m sure she’ll understand.” Amelia flashed a gentle smile.

Eleanor nodded and said nothing more.

After keeping Eleanor company for a couple of days, Amelia got a few doctors to check on Eleanor. The doctors told her Eleanor was fine. As for her mental health, she would need to see a psychiatrist.

Amelia nodded. “Thank you, doctors.”

The doctors exchanged pleasantries before leaving the premise with their medical kits.

“Mrs. Hutton, I’m told that you’re fine. I think you ought to return to the Hutton residence, don’t you think so? Since you haven’t divorced Mr. Hutton, I think you’d have to head home,” Amelia said.

Suddenly, both Eleanor’s body and expression stiffened when she heard that.

Amelia asked worriedly, “What’s wrong, Mrs. Hutton?”

Eleanor forced a smile and answered, “Lia, I don’t want to go back to the Hutton residence. I don’t think I have anything to say to him because I don’t see us as a married couple anymore. I’ll get my lawyer to deal with him regarding the divorce. Since you’re my eldest daughter, I’ll follow you around for the rest of my life.”

It was then Amelia’s turn to have her expression stiffened. “Mrs. Hutton, please stop being angry. Mr. Hutton and you have been married for so many years. You can’t possibly divorce him just because you’re angry at him, right?” Amelia tried her best to persuade Eleanor.

Eleanor’s face slightly darkened. She then looked at Amelia plaintively and asked, “Lia, don’t you want to acknowledge me as your mom?”

Amelia instinctively stumbled a few steps backward before saying calmly, “Mrs. Hutton, please calm down. I’m just an outsider, and you’ve mistaken me for someone else. The Hutton residence is your home, Mrs. Hutton. I’m sorry, but I can’t take up the responsibility of taking care of you for life.”

Tears started to stream down Eleanor’s face as she stared at Amelia aggrievedly.

At that moment, Amelia was at a loss about what to do.

Fortunately for her, Oscar came in just in time to defuse the awkward moment.

“What’s wrong, Amelia?” he asked.

Amelia breathed a sigh of relief and turned toward Oscar. “Mrs. Hutton is refusing to go back to the Hutton residence. Since you have so much work piling up, perhaps you should head back to Tayhaven first, Oscar.”

Oscar held her waist and uttered, “Amelia, do you mind heading out first? Let me have a conversation with Mrs. Hutton alone. Don’t worry. Everything will be all right.”

Amelia was not convinced. “Are you sure?”

Oscar gave her a smooch on her lips. “Trust me, okay?”

Amelia nodded and glanced at Eleanor. “Mrs. Hutton, Oscar is going to talk to you, okay? I’ll be right outside. Call for me if you need me.”

Eleanor twitched her lips at first, but she gave in and nodded in the end.

After Amelia left the room, Oscar’s expression became indifferent. He pointed at a couch by the window and gestured for Eleanor to have a seat. “Mrs. Hutton, you don’t mind having a conversation with me, right?”

Uneasiness and fear flashed through Eleanor’s eyes when she took a look at Oscar. After pondering for a moment, she uttered, “Okay. Let’s talk.”

The two of them sat on separate couches. Eleanor had her arms crossed and acted defensively. “Oscar, what do you want to talk to me about?”

The hand Oscar had on the doorknob froze when he heard that.

After a slight hesitation, he opened the door and walked out.

Oscar then went back to his bedroom and saw Amelia standing by the window while gazing at the scenery outside. She turned around and went up to him when she saw him. After adjusting his shirt for him, she said, “Oscar, you didn’t say anything harsh to her, right?”

Oscar put his arm around her waist and pulled her in. As they were leaning close to one another, he lowered his head and kissed her on her lips. In a deep tone, he asked, “Are you so afraid that I might be hard on her?”

“Well, she’s our elder, after all. We shouldn’t be hard on her, no matter what.”

Oscar flicked her nose and smiled. “You should go see her. Perhaps she’d be willing to go back to the Hutton residence by now.”

Amelia raised her gaze toward him and looked at him suspiciously.

“Go on. Whatever it is, I’m here for you. Why would I ever make life difficult for you?” Oscar smiled playfully.

Amelia then stood on her toes and kissed Oscar on his lips. “You’re awesome, Oscar.”

Hearing that, Oscar could not help but laugh.

Amelia wiggled her way out of Oscar’s embrace like a bunny hopping off and said, “I’ll go over and have a look, then.”

With that, she hopped out of the room joyfully. Oscar shook his head and laughed when he saw that. She’s always so adorable!

When Amelia walked into the room next door, she saw Eleanor standing alone by the window. One could sense her loneliness just by looking at her from the back.

“Mrs. Hutton?” Amelia uttered softly.

Eleanor was spooked, and she hurriedly raised her hands and rubbed her face. She then turned around and said, “Hey Lia, you’re here.”