Too Much To Bear, My Love Chapter 150
Chapter 150 Asking For The Manuscript
Amelia gave Tiffany a nudge, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.
Gary noticed her subtle act. “Is it okay if I call you by Amelia?” he asked smilingly.
Out of courtesy, Amelia nodded in agreement.
Having noticed Gary’s change of attitude, Tiffany grew wary of him. She pretended to ask casually,
“Gary, it seems like you’re interested in Amelia?”
To her surprise, Gary openly admitted it. “Well, Amelia is my type. Her beauty and near-perfect figure
can drive any man crazy. Too bad she already has a boyfriend, or I would definitely chase her. Oh, poor
me! I’m left with a broken heart before I even get a taste of love!”
The way he spoke with disarming frankness made both Tiffany and Amelia let their guard down.
Amelia handed Gary a ss of water as a gesture of goodwill. She then apologized, “Gary, I’m sorry for
being harsh just now. Here, have some water.”
Exaggeratedly, Gary eximed, “What an honor to have a beautifuldy pouring me a ss of water! I
will drink it without any hesitation, even if it’s poison.”
The man’s exaggeration made both thedies titter.
Tiffany pretended to be mad while she said, “Gary, you’re unfair! I was the one who livened up the
atmosphere with you, but you never took your eyes off Amelia all the while. Am I not beautiful?”
Hearing that, Gary quickly exined, “You’re beautiful as well, but the two of you are different. You’re
the girl-next-door type, while Amelia is like the popr girl in school. She’s like an opium poppy—
attractive and deadly. She might not have the most beautiful facial features, but every man is naturally
attracted to her. That’s why she can put all women standing next to her in the shade.”
At that point, with a sheepish smile, Gary rubbed the back of his head. “I’m a crude man, and I’m not
good at giving flowery and fancypliments, but you get what I mean.”
Tiffany took a bite of her pasta. As if enlightened by Gary’s words, she said cheekily, “Ah, no wonder!
So, Amelia is the reason a beautifuldy like me can’t find a husband. However, she’s the best friend
ever. I’ve no choice but to live without a husband then. Oh, Amelia, I’ve sacrificed so much for you!”
Amelia nced at Tiffany while shaking her head in amusement. “Tiff.”
Thetter gave a shrug of her shoulder and said smilingly, “I’m just joking. But I mean it when I say
you’re the best friend ever.”
Gary could tell that the two were as thick as thieves. With a smile, hemented, “The two of you are
really close together, unlike those women I’ve met before. On the surface, they seem to be close to
each other. Yet, a little misunderstanding could turn them into enemies.”
Hearing that, Tiffany held her head high in pride. “Well, Amelia and I are more than friends! We are
more like a family, or rather, closer than a family. Back then, we could only count on ourselves, building
our careers from scratch. We’ve been through a lot together, and we won’t let anythinge between
us. I suppose those women you mentioned earlier never truly regarded each other as friends, which
exins why their friendship would turn sour over a little misunderstanding.”
Gary couldn’t agree more. “I suppose you’re right. I’ve indeed learned something from you today.”
Almost an hour had passed when they finished their supper. Within that one hour, the three had
be good friends. They had had a wonderful time since all of them were outgoing and talkative.
When they bade each other goodbye, Tiffany suggested, “Gary, why don’t I introduce you to a friend of
mine? She’s a beautifuldy though not as pretty and sexy as Amelia. I can arrange a blind date for
you. What do you think?”
Gary agreed enthusiastically. “Sure, let’s arrange a day when my schedule is less hectic. Well, I’m
rather careless and insensitive. Sometimes, I might not have realized it if I identally offend ady or
if she’s mad at me. You’d better tell your friend about this when you introduce me to her.”
yfully, Tiffany retorted, “Gary, don’t you belittle yourself! You’re a sincere and straightforward man,
and you have a considerate side. Not only are you good-looking, rather, you also own properties and
cars. It’s normal for my friend to have her eyes on a man like you. I’m just afraid you will not be
interested in her.”
“You’re ttering me! Normally, beautifuldies like you guys won’t be interested in a crude man like
me.”
“Oh, Gary, stop being humble! I hope you won’t make excuses and chicken out after I have the blind
date arranged for you,” Tiffany teased.
Amused, Gary gave a hearty smile. He then took a nce at his watch and realized it was already two
in the morning.
“Ladies, it’s gettingte now. Let me drive you guys home,” he offered.
Tiffany rejected his offer politely. “That’s very kind of you, but we drove here. We can go home on our
own.”
“Well then. Drive safe! Call me if there’s anything; I’ll be at your beck and call,” said Gary with almost
overwhelming friendliness.
Both Tiffany and Amelia got into their car after they parted with Gary. Thetter reclined in the
passenger seat as soon as she fastened her seatbelt.
Seeing that, Tiffany asked worriedly, “Babe, you’re tired?”
Amelia nodded. “A little.” It had been a long and awful day, for she needed to deal with the
misunderstanding with Oscar. After all the emotional rollercoaster, it was impressive how she could
stay up until now.
Tiffany said softly, “Get some rest. We’ll arrive home in about half an hour.”
Amelia shook her head. “It’s already past the usual time when I go to bed. I can’t really sleep right
now.”
After a short pause, she asked, “Tiff, why are we suddenly making friends with Gary?”
“You’re seven months pregnant now, and your due date is approaching. We should take precautions
against any ident. Hence, I was thinking of hiring two bodyguards from his security service firm to
protect you.”
Hearing that, Amelia let out a chuckle. “Apart from taking a walk outside, I spend most of my time at
home. Is there a need to hire bodyguards?”
“Well, there is no harm in taking precaution. You are married into the Clinton family, and you’re
pregnant with Oscar’s baby. I’m sure many of them from the Clinton family wouldn’t hope to see the
safe delivery of the baby. So, it’s better to be careful.”
Her words warmed Amelia’s heart. At the same time, Amelia was amused by Tiffany’s suspicious mind.
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She spoke up, “Tiff, I suppose you’ve read too many drama novels that you’re overthinking. Not every
prominent family is full of conspiracy as in the novels. Even if they don’t wish for me to give birth to
Owen’s first grandchild, they can’t possibly dirty their hands and make me lose my baby, can they?”
Tiffany pursed her lips. “I can’t tell for the others, but it won’t surprise me if Cassie and her mother are
nning to cause you to suffer a miscarriage. You know, these two women are crazy.”
One must admit that Tiffany, a best-selling author, was shrewd. In fact, her bold guess was close to the
truth.
Amelia fell into silence at her words.
Tiffany continued to persuade her, “Babe, trust me. Although Mrs. Yard looks graceful, that woman will
lose her mind when anything happens to her daughter, not to mention that Cassie now suffered a
miscarriage. Knowing her daughter’s possessiveness for Oscar, she will probably target your baby.
Hence, it’s better we take precautions. Actually, I have long been thinking of hiring bodyguards for you.
After meeting Gary today, I think we might as well visit his security firm. If it’s reliable, we can hire two
bodyguards to protect you until your delivery.”
Amelia seemed to be deep in thought.
Five minutester, she nodded her agreement.
With a smug smile, Tiffany said, “Babe, I knew you would agree!”
Their car pulled up at the neighborhood half an hourter. Tiffany threw herself onto the sofa as soon
as they entered the house.
Just then, her editor called. Having no choice, she let out a grumble and answered the call, “Oh, my
dear Shannon, it’s almost three in the morning now. Don’t you need to sleep?”
Shannon asked over the phone, “Are you done with your script? I’ve been waiting for the past few
days. Do you want me to go to your house and watch you write your script?” There was a threatening
undertone in her voice.
Instantly, Tiffany begged for mercy, “Oh, Shannon, our beautiful editor, I would really appreciate it if you
can give me some time. It’s not even long after I gave you theplete manuscript for the new book.
One day, I will probably strangle myself if you keep pressing me like this.”
Growing agitated, Shannon bellowed, “You know your new book is going to be published soon, huh?
But you dare give me an ambiguous ending for your story? That’s the worst ending ever! Many of your
previous books ended with a bad ending. The office has received tons of calls from your readers who
were unhappy about it. They demand a happy ending this time. But look what you wrote! In the end,
both the main characters’ whereabouts are unknown? Are you kidding me? I can already tell the
readers’ reaction when they read the ending. I don’t want my office to be bombarded by the readers’
comints and criticisms this time. If this happens again, I will make public your number and let you
deal with them.”
Tiffany cheekily exined, “Shannon, isn’t it nice to have an ambiguous ending? It will leave the
readers some room for their imaginations. Besides, with an ambiguous ending, only can I better exin
the main characters’ whereabouts and their endings in my next novel.”
Shannon immediately grasped the point. “You mean you’re going to write a sequel?”
Tiffany answered, “Yes, I n to do so. The male protagonist and female protagonist separated
because of a misunderstanding. One of them left for Anndur while the other went to live in a small
vige in Chanaea. Don’t you worry, Shannon. As the author, I will give them a happy ending.”
“You’re ying with fire. Your readers will definitely give you an earful when they read the ending.”
“Well, the intensity of their anger will materialize into their anticipation for the sequel.”
In the end, Shannon’s attitude softened. “I’m afraid they will hunt you down before the sequel even gets
published.”
With a cheeky grin, Tiffany said, “They won’t. I have confidence in my readers.”
“As long as you know what you’re doing. I’m hanging up now.”
“Wait!” Tiffany halted her. “Why are you still up in the middle of the night?” she asked.
“I’m going through the scripts, and I didn’t realize it’s thatte already.”
“Why are you even working so hard? Your boss won’t increase your sry anyway. You will age faster
if you stay upte, especially for women after twenty-five.”
“Don’t curse me! Ugh… It’s all your fault! Your story is too intriguing, and that’s why I stay up reading it
until now. Fortunately, I don’t need to work tomorrow, or I would definitely me you for that.”
Hearing that, Tiffany could only shrug in resignation.