Too Much To Bear, My Love Chapter 736
Chapter 736 Going Bald
“Oh, no. I told you, I want to be friends with you,” Isabe said with a smile after she rposed
herself. “I knew you were a magnanimous woman and that you wouldn’t hold it against a small
secretary like me, Ms. Walker,” Linda said with a smile.
Linda looked as if she was unobservant, but in truth, she could tell that Oscar didn’t like Isabe. That
was why she was ying dumb with Isabe so that she wouldn’t lose her job.
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At that moment, the waiter served them their food. Linda diligently took some food from the dishes and
put them on Isabe’s te. “Ms. Walker, please have some. If you have any food that you’d like to
give to Mr. Clinton, you can just bring it over to the secretary’s office. We’ll bring it into his office for you.
However, we can’t guarantee if he’ll eat it.”
Isabe gave a Linda a meaningful look.
Linda was still eating happily, acting as if she didn’t see how Isabe was looking at her.
“I get why the other secretaries say you’re a carefree girl. However, I don’t think Oscar likes someone
who is silly. How did you even rece your previous namesake?” Isabe asked in a hushed voice.
Linda almost choked on her food.
She coughed several times before she could control the pain from that.
“Perhaps Mr. Clinton likes that I’m a down-to-earth person. I don’t have any other abilities, so I try my
best to carry out the tasks he instructed to the best of my ability.”
“No, Linda. I don’t think so. Instead, I think you’re pretty smart. You know what you should and
shouldn’t say, and you’re tight-lipped. Sometimes, you’ll even y dumb. As long as you report
whatever Oscar does to me, I’ll definitely reward you well. What do you think about a condominium unit
with four bedrooms and three living rooms in Tayhaven? Some office workers can only afford it after
working for half of their lives.” Isabe decided to stop feigning ignorance as she tried to tempt Linda
with money.
Linda wasn’t tempted at all. On the contrary, she felt more bitter about the whole thing.
Linda let out a dryugh. “Please don’t make such jokes, Ms. Walker. I’m just a little secretary. There’s
no way I can interfere with what Mr. Clinton does.”
“What? Is a condominium with four bedrooms not big enough for you?”
“No. It’s just that I don’t dare to offend Mr. Clinton. With a word from him, I may not be able to stay in
Tayhaven anymore. When the timees, I don’t think I can even afford to stay in a bathroom, let
alone a condominium. Please stop making such jokes with me, Ms. Walker.”
Isabe had on an amused expression as she looked at Linda. “I only wish to know about Oscar’s
whereabouts. Look at you. You act as if I’m going to eat you.”
This is far worse than eating me.
Linda only dared to think about that instead of saying her thoughts out loud.
“You really love to joke around, Ms. Walker. How can I, a little secretary, expose Mr. Clinton’s
whereabouts? Please don’t make things difficult for me, Ms. Walker.”
“So, are you turning me down?”
“No, no. I wouldn’t dare. It’s just… I’m not brave enough. It’s too difficult tond a good job nowadays.”
“I’ll let you work in Walker Group, and you’ll get the same sry as you have now.”
Do you think I’m dumb? Although Walker Group is a wealthy family, it can’tpare with Clinton
Corporations. The benefits from Clinton Corporations are the best in the industry, especially the
benefits of being Mr. Clinton’s secretary! Here, I have a higher chance of getting promoted! Who
knows? I may even be the director of the sales department one day! There’s no way I’ll let go of
such a good opportunity because of that insignificant mary reward.
Linda couldn’t help cursing inwardly again.
However, she replied, “Thank you for your kindness, Ms. Walker, but I’m really not brave enough to do
that. I’m really sorry that I can’t help you with that.”
Isabe’s expression darkened even more after Linda rejected her several times. Anyone who was in
Isabe’s shoes would feel the same way.
The two of them didn’t have a good time during dinner.
“Let’s go,” Isabe said after she paid for the meal.
Linda followed Isabe out and handed her the bag. “Ms. Walker, your bag.”
“Take it. It’s just a gift for an ignorant dog. If I take it back, others may think that I’m snatching
something from a dog.” After Isabe said that, she stormed off, got into her car, and left.
Linda scratched her nose. Phew, the gue’s finally gone.
Linda hailed a taxi and went home. Upon taking a shower, she called Amelia, who only picked up after
a long while.
“Hello? Is this Mrs. Clinton? I’m Linda.”
“I know. I saved your number. Is something wrong since you’re calling at this hour?”
“No, Mrs. Clinton. It’s nothing serious. It’s just that you told me to call you if anyone bothers Mr. Clinton.
Ms. Walker treated me to dinner and gave me expensive gifts because she wanted me to tell her about
Mr. Clinton’s whereabouts. She has been preparing food for him and asked us not to let Mr. Clinton
know it was from her. I’m afraid she’s trying to let him know how good she is by taking a step back.
Please be careful, Mrs. Clinton,” Linda said.
“Thank you, Linda. I didn’t expect you to remember what I said since I was only joking about itst
time.”
“Mrs. Clinton, you’re the perfect match for Mr. Clinton. That’s why I decided to tell you.”
“I know, Linda. Thank you so much for doing this. Once my mom’s condition is more stable, I’ll treat you
to a meal.”
“Don’t worry about it, Mrs. Clinton. Take good care of Mrs. Hutton first. If anyone disturbs Mr. Clinton
again, I’ll let you know. Well, I’d better not disturb you any longer.”
“Okay. Have a good rest. Bye.”
Amelia hung up the phone. Isabe is still not giving up even when Oscar’s being stern with her, huh?
How shameless and ignorant can she be?
Eleanor was drinking her soup as she leaned against the head of the bed. When she saw Amelia’s
expression, she asked, “What’s wrong? Who was that?”
Amelia came back to her senses and shed a smile. “It’s just a friend. She helped me with some
paperworkst time and asked me when I wished to get it from her. I was thinking about thanking her
by treating her to a meal when I get the documents.”
“Is that so? You look a little distressed earlier. You must tell me if you face any difficulties, okay? I’m
sick now, but I still have my connections,” Eleanor said as she looked at Amelia.
“Don’t worry, Mom. I’m not in any trouble. If I really bump into any difficulty, Oscar will help me with it
too. You just woke up, so you should focus on getting better. Don’t overstrain yourself.”
Eleanor nodded.
“Mom, what do you think of this soup? Do you like it?”
“The taste is still all right. It’s just that I haven’t had chicken nuggets for a long time. I’ve pretty much
gotten used to in foods.”
“I’ll make you chicken nuggets once you’ve recovered.”
“Lia, you’d better remember your promise. Once I get discharged from the hospital, you have to cook a
lot of delicious foods for me, okay?”
“Okay. I’ll make them once you’ve fully recovered.”
After she finished her soup, Eleanor wanted tob her hair by looking in a mirror. Amelia said, “Let
meb your hair for you, Mom. It’s been some time since we reunited, but I haven’t helped youb
your hair.”
“Okay.”
Amelia took ab and gentlybed Eleanor’s hair. However, with just one brush, she saw a lot of
hair on theb. Her heart ached when she saw Eleanor’s hair that had lost its color and fallen off so
easily.
Amelia lifted her head slightly and forced her tears back.
She continued to brush Eleanor’s hair, but thetter’s hair continued to fall off. Seeing that Eleanor was
going bald, Amelia couldn’t help feeling sad. Mom doesn’t have much hair left. If this goes on, Mom will
be bald soon.
Eleanor turned over and saw how Amelia was looking at her hair in a daze. She said without any
changes in her emotions, “Aw, my hair fall’s getting more serious now. I think I have to wear a cap
soon. Lia, what color should I choose for my cap? I want one that suits me.”
Amelia swallowed the bitterness in her heart. She smiled and replied, “Mom, you’re pretty, so you’ll look
good in anything.”
Eleanor smiled affectionately. “To be honest, I once wanted to shave my hair when I was young to see
if it would suit me. But I wanted to be beautiful back then, so I didn’t do it. Unexpectedly, my disease
has decided for me now that I’m older. When I’m bald, take a few pictures of me and help me post them
on my Instagram, will you? I want to know if they like my bald look.”
“Mom, stop joking about it.”
Eleanor merely smiled.
s, when Amelia visited Eleanor the next day with Tony, Eleanor was already bald. Amelia was
stunned, and Tony’s mouth was agape.
“Lia, Tony, you’re here! Come,e,” Eleanor said with a smile.
Amelia returned to her senses and walked over to Eleanor with Tony.
Eleanor bent slightly and said, “Tony, look at my shaven head. Do I look good?”
“Granny and Mommy look very simr. Even if you’re bald, you’re still pretty.” Tony beamed.
“Aww, my dear grandson, you’re really sweet! I really like you!”
Amelia merely looked at Benjamin, who was standing at the side with a grim expression, and asked,
“Mr. Hutton, did you help Mom shave her head?”
“I asked your dad to shave it for me. I thought it’s better to be bald than to make your heart ache
when you see so much of my hair falling off. It looks pretty good to me,” Eleanor said with a grin.
However, she stopped smiling as much when she thought about something. She looked at Amelia and
continued, “Lia, now that you’ve already acknowledged the Hutton family as your family, can you call
him Dad? I know you don’t want him to introduce you to his friends in Saspiuburg, but can you do that
at least? My heart aches when you call him Mr. Hutton.”
Amelia was stunned for a while.
Benjamin nced at Amelia with mixed emotions. “You can call me Dad. Your mom isn’t feeling well,
so don’t make her angry.”
Amelia let out a bitter chuckle. She knew that Eleanor was using her disease to force everyone to do as
she said. No matter what everyone else thought, Eleanor hoped Amelia would acknowledge her own
roots.
Amelia could understand Eleanor’s good intentions, but deep in her heart, she didn’t like what Eleanor
was doing. In fact, she didn’t want to acknowledge the Hutton family, especially when Amelia Hutton
still had feelings for Oscar. If she acknowledged the Hutton family, she would have to interact more with
the Huttons, and everyone would feel embarrassed if anyone were to spread the word about the
younger sister seducing her brother-inw.
When she saw Eleanor’s expectant look and shaven head, she sighed secretly in resignation.
In the end, she couldn’t say anything to turn Eleanor down.
It didn’t matter to her if it was Eleanor’s wishful thinking. She knew Eleanor was doing it for her.
“Dad,” Amelia called out as shepromised.
Benjamin’s hand and muscles on his face twitched a little. “Good girl.”
Amelia nodded slightly.
They shared nothing inmon. Perhaps it was because of Benjamin’s hostility toward her when he
had spoken to her in Beshya thest time. Amelia knew how much he didn’t like her, so she didn’t n
to get close to him to make him hate her even more.
Eleanor was ted. She pulled Amelia’s hand and said, “Lia, you have to get along peacefully with
your dad, okay? I’m the happiest person in the world now that you’ve returned to our family.”
Amelia forced a smile in agreement.
“Oh, how’s Carter and the girl?” Eleanor asked unexpectedly.
Amelia was surprised. “I’m not sure, Mom. Why do you ask?”
“I just had a sudden thought. Carter is an excellent guy. I don’t want him to have any regrets. You
should call him when you’re free to see how he is. He’s pretty arrogant, so I’m afraid he’s rigid when it
comes to rtionships. You should remind him sometimes.”
“All right, Mom. Don’t worry too much. I’ll call him and ask how he’s doing when I’m free.”
Eleanor nodded and stopped talking about Carter.