Too Much To Bear, My Love Chapter 528


    Chapter 528 Talk Things Out


    Seeing that Amelia Winters did not retort even after being rebuked, Eleanor felt a pang of heartache.


    After all, she wanted nothing more than to cherish and love the daughter whom she could not reunite


    with. Even though she was dissatisfied that Olivia did not seem fond of her daughter, she could not


    voice her frustrations.


    After clenching and unclenching her fists beneath the table, she said, “Mrs. Clinton, you seem younger


    than me. Can I call you by your name? You must be good at taking care of your health, seeing that you


    seem youthful and pretty. I can tell at a nce that youe from a noble family. Lia told me many


    good things about you multiple times. She said that she missed you the most during those two years


    she was in Beshya and felt sorry for leaving. However, she was blind at that time and didn’t want to


    trouble you. Her time in Beshya wasn’t pleasant as she had to take care of a child after losing her


    sight.”


    Feeling emotional, she paused for a while before continuing, “When I saw that she was blind and had a


    child with her, I asked her where her spouse was. She was hesitant to tell me at first, but probably


    because she finds uspatible, she eventually told me a lot about you two. She described you as a


    benevolent and gentle mother-inw who cares about her a lot. When she found out she was losing


    her sight, she didn’t want to burden you and your family. However, she had nothing left and could not


    bring herself to part with her child.


    Thus, she steeled her heart and brought Tony away with her. At that time, she felt that an excellent guy


    like Oscar would be able to move on swiftly and build a big family with another woman. She said that


    you would have many grandchildren while she only had Tony. Afterward, I heard that Oscar went to find


    her and brought her to Anndur for a cornea transnt before bringing her home.


    When I was at Saspiuburg, I was concerned that you would be harsh on her, yet she sang your praises


    over the phone. It made me curious about you. I wanted to meet a magnanimous woman like you, so I


    made a presumptuous request, asking her to invite you and your husband out. Now that I have met you


    today, I see that you arepassionate, generous, knowledgeable, and reasonable, just as she had


    described. I’m relieved to know that she has you as her mother-inw.”


    Olivia’s eyes glinted several times, and she subconsciously cast a nce at Amelia Winters, who was


    feeling a bit flustered. Thetter had not expected Eleanor to say those words during the meal to help


    her please her mother-inw.


    They had not talked about their rtionship officially, but what Eleanor was doing for her had exceeded


    the boundaries of a normal friendship.


    A faint smile touched Olivia’s lips. “Mrs. Hutton, you tter me. Amelia is a nice youngdy. I admit that


    I resented her when she left with Tony without saying a word back then, but there’s nothing I can do.


    My son is all grown up, and I can’t be as evil as to split them apart. Even if I find it in me to do so, I


    don’t want my grandson to grow up in a single-parent family. Thus, I acquiesced.”


    As soon as those words fell from her lips, Amelia Winters’ eyes widened, and she stared at her in


    disbelief.


    Oscar grabbed her hand and interlocked their fingers, gesturing for her to calm down. “Mom, are you


    nning on forgiving Amelia?” he asked while smiling.


    Olivia shot him a nce. Instead of replying to him, she turned to look at Eleanor and said, “Mrs.


    Hutton, you look youthful too. I think I’m older than you.”


    Eleanorughed. “No way. I was born in 1956, which means I’m sixty years old this year.”


    “I’m older than you. I was born in 1954,” Olivia remarked gently.


    Hearing that, Eleanor could not help but smile.


    Throughout dinner, the twodies had the time of their night chatting away. Therefore, when they left


    the restaurant, Olivia said, “Eleanor, please visit Tayhaven often when you have time. I think our


    personalities are quitepatible, and we can get along with each other well. People our age are


    afraid of being alone, so I’ll have someone to talk to if youe over. Also, Amelia resembles you so


    much, even more so than your biological daughter. That was why I thought you were Amelia’s mother


    when I first saw you. But it turned out to be a misunderstanding.”


    Eleanor smiled as she masked the pain in her eyes. “I would be gratified if I had a loving, thoughtful,


    andpetent daughter like Lia. You know, I’m quite envious of you. I’ll take her home if you don’t


    want her as your daughter-inw.”


    “Of course, I want her. No matter how great we get along, I can’t let you take her away. Otherwise, how


    will I face my son when hees asking for his wife from me?”


    Olivia’s statement amused everyone that they all burst outughing.


    The two women chatted for a while more until Oscar interrupted, “Mom, I need to send Mrs. Hutton


    back to their amodation now. Their flight is at two in the morning, so they’ll have to head to the


    airport after packing up.”


    “So rushed?” Olivia blurted in surprise.


    “My husband and son are returning from their business trip. If they don’t see me at home, they’ll be


    worried. I’ll visit here again when I’m free,” Eleanor exined.


    “All right. I’ll be waiting for you. Have a safe trip.”


    Once they entered separate cars, Eleanor patted Amelia Winters’ hand and smiled. “Lia, I can feel at


    ease now after knowing that your mother-inw treats you well. As long as you’re doing well, I’ll feel


    extremely gratified.”


    Thetter nodded with a smile. “Mrs. Hutton, rest assured that I’ll live a blissful life. I’ll show you around


    the tourist spots on your next visit. I’m so sorry for neglecting you and Amelia; too many things


    happened in thest few days.”


    “I came here specifically to visit you. If I were here to travel, I would’ve nned everything out, but that


    isn’t the purpose of my trip. I’m contented with seeing you, so don’t beat yourself up.”


    “Mrs. Hutton, I’ll wish you a safe flight in advance then. When you get to Saspiuburg, call me to let me


    know you’ve arrived so that I wouldn’t worry.”


    “Okay.”


    The couple only headed home after the Huttons boarded the ne. By the time they arrived home, it


    was already half-past three. Fortunately, they could sleep in the next day since it was Sunday.


    After taking a hot shower, Amelia and Oscar went to bed without saying anything since they were


    exhausted.


    While they were sleeping soundly, the Huttons headed straight home after their flightnded.


    When they entered the house and saw it was brightly lit, they exchanged nces. “Did someone break


    into our home, Mom?” Amelia Hutton asked worriedly.


    “Would a burr be as bold as to switch on so many lights in someone else’s house?” Eleanor gave


    her a sidelong nce.


    At that, Amelia Hutton pursed her lips. Her mother seemed to be calling her a fool for asking such a


    question.


    Feeling a little enraged, she dragged the suitcase at a quicker pace and entered the house before


    Eleanor. Upon seeing the figures seated on the couch, she stiffened for a few seconds before saying


    timidly, “Dad, Sean, you’re home?”


    Benjamin merely cast her a cool nce.


    Eleanor stepped in and also saw the people on the couch. Her hand, which was gripping the suitcase,


    tightened. A flicker of panic crossed her mind, but she maintained a frosty countenance.


    She usually pulled a long face when facing her husband. Even though she was terrified, she refused to


    appear intimidated and put on a tough front. That was her character.


    “Didn’t you say you’d return tomorrow?” Eleanor pulled her suitcase along as she approached them.


    “Sean, are you exhausted after being on the business trip for so many days?” she inquired, looking at


    her son.


    “I’m all right, Mom. Did you and Amelia go traveling?”


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    “I was bored, so I invited Amelia to apany me,” Eleanor replied nonchntly. “It’ste, so let’s talk


    tomorrow. I’m heading upstairs to rest now as I’m tired. Sean, you should get some rest as well. Work


    is important, but your health should be your utmost priority. I’ll cook something delicious for you


    tomorrow.”


    After saying that, she grabbed her suitcase and was ready to go up the stairs when Benjamin


    thundered, “Stop right there! Shouldn’t you exin your absence to me? Where did you go?”


    Eleanor came to a halt, turned around, and shed him a false smile. “I believe I’m not your servant, so


    I should have the freedom to travel anywhere I please. I don’t want to argue with youte at night. Let


    me sleep now if you really care about me. We can discuss it after I wake up.”


    Benjamin rose to his feet, eyes shing as he red at her.


    The husband and wife were acting like enemies.


    “Dad, Mom is exhausted from our trip. If you have anything to say, wait till she’s well-rested. It’ste


    anyway, so don’t argue.” Amelia Hutton stepped in to be the mediator.


    Benjamin shot her a re andmanded, “Shut up. I haven’t settled the score with you yet; I’ll


    reprimand you tomorrow.”


    Amelia pouted as she felt like she was wronged.


    Eleanor pulled her suitcase over to the couch and sat with her arms crossed before her chest. “Tell me


    all your dissatisfaction toward me. You don’t have to take it out on our child.”


    Benjamin was so irate that his chest was heaving rapidly.


    “Very well. You’ve be bold now after being away for a few days. I bet it’s all because of that


    Amelia Winters,” he said, sneering. “I can’t do anything to you, but I know you care about her. How


    about I have her foster family wreak havoc at her ce? Let’s see if you can maintain your tough


    demeanor then.”


    Eleanor stood up from the couch and red at him. “What are you trying to do to Lia? I won’t let you off


    if you dare to hurt her, even if I have to risk my life!”


    Benjamin was incensed to the point that his chest ached.


    “Do something, Sean. What are you doing sitting there? Do you want them to fight each other?” Amelia


    Hutton yelled.


    Sean got up from the couch and said, “Calm down, Dad. I’m sure you love mom. Communicate with


    her calmly. Nothing good will turn out if you keep fighting. Besides, it’s not what you want, so it isn’t


    necessary.”


    Only then did Benjamin calm down.


    “Mom, Dad adores you. He’s only reacting in such a way because he’s very concerned about you, and


    I hope you can be considerate of his feelings. Do you really want to destroy our whole family because


    of a daughter who has been missing for over twenty years? Even if you want to reunite with her, she


    might not share your sentiments. Please don’t make Dad upset again. He’s had a tough life for the past


    years.”


    At longst, Eleanor recovered her repose.


    “Amelia, Sean, go to bed. I’ll speak with your father. Don’t worry. I don’t want to quarrel with him either,”


    she said collectedly.


    The pair of siblings exchanged gazes before replying simultaneously, “Okay, Mom, we’ll go upstairs


    now. You should talk things out with Dad.”


    Afterward, they walked up the stairs together.