The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)
Chapter 62

"What would you like to eat after you get discharged? I'll have them prepare it for you,” Oscarsuddenly said as he reached out to touch her forehead. “If I'd known that you'd be so good to meonce you knew I was pregnant, I'd have told you a long time ago,” said Amelia, though there was notelling whether she genuinely felt that way. Oscar said indifferently, “Stop thinking too much. Youronly job now is to rest well.” Amelia stared at him for a long time. Suddenly, she flung her arms wideopen and said, “Hold me, Mr. Clinton. For a split second during the accident this morning, I thoughtI saw the Grim Reaper calling for me.My mind was completely blank at that time and when the car crashed onto the pillar, all I couldthink of was that I may not ever see you again in this lifetime.” A hint of surprise flashed acrossOscar's eyes. He continued listening to Amelia, his heart aching uncontrollably. “Mr. Clinton, forgiveme for being too sappy. At that very moment of the car accident, all I could think of was that we areactually a legally wedded couple, but look at us now? We are like complete strangers.Now that I have finally woken up, I feel completely different. So, if you are thinking what I'mthinking, I'd like to stay with you like a regular couple. We can be a simple yet happy family of threewhen the baby comes.” Oscar's heart skipped a beat. “Mr. Clinton, when I am discharged, can wejust live in peace like a normal family?” Amelia looked at him expectantly. Oscar's eyes betrayed histangled emotions before they slowly regained calmness. Retracting his hand, he said, “You are still ina daze after the accident. Rest well and don't think too much.” A frosty chill invaded Amelia’s heartinstantly.At the end of the day, to him, I am still Cassie's replacement. I am completely dispensable. He doesn'thave an ounce of true feelings for me. Amelia concealed her emotions and smiled sweetly. “Mr.Clinton, I'm a little tired and Id like to get some rest. Go on with your day if you are busy. Thenurses can take care of me here.” Oscar tucked her in and said, “Just close your eyes and sleep. I'llstay here with you.” With conflicted emotions, Amelia closed her eyes. She thought she would notbe able to sleep, but she was knocked out within ten seconds. Tiffany only found out about Amelia'scar accident when she called her later that night. Instantly, she ignored her editors’ incessant callsand rushed to the hospital. Without even knocking,Tiffany pushed the door open and cried out loud, “What happened to you, Amelia? How did you getinto a car accident? What did the doctor say? Are you all right?” It was only then that she realizedthe large group of people in the room. They were either from the Clinton family or their businessassociates. Tiffany's face began to burn. She chuckled nervously at her blunder before saying, “Oh,so everyone's here.” Olivia, being the first to spot her, welcomed her quite heartily. “Oh, so it's you,Tiffany. Come over here. We were so worried when Amelia got into the accident we forgot to informyou.However, you are her best friend, and it is so kind of you to come and see her.” Tiffany smiled andreplied, “As her mother-in-law, Mrs. Clinton, I'm sure you are having a tough time now that thishappened to Amelia.” Olivia tugged her closer to herself and said, “You are so sweet. The doctorsays her fetus could have been slightly startled, so she needs to have plenty of rest. I was just aboutto replace something to entertain her, but you appeared just at the right time.You stay with her, and I'll bring the rest of the people outside.” Tiffany replied, “Take your time, Mrs.Clinton. You can leave Amelia with me.” When the whole group left, Tiffany's face fell instantly."Amelia, how did you get into a car accident? What did the doctor say? Are you all right? Whatabout the baby?” Amelia recounted the accident briefly and comforted her by saying, “Tiff, I'm fine,so don't worry about me.” Seeing that Amelia was not severely wounded, Tiffany finally relaxed andteased her, “We are really sisters in arms, with you getting into an accident not long after myaccident. Thankfully, both you and the baby are fine. Otherwise, I'll definitely hunt down the culpritand chop him into pieces.”Amelia burst out laughing. Tiffany then asked her seriously, “What are your plans now that theClintons know that you are pregnant?” Amelia replied, “I don’t know yet. I can only take one step ata time now, considering how powerful and influential the Clintons are. Before they knew I waspregnant, I could still have the child secretly. Now, I think I can only give birth under theirsupervision.” “What's Oscar take on this?” Amelia shook her head. “I can't read his thoughts. Wehave been married for four years, but I've barely been able to understand what really goes throughhis mind. He says I can have the child, but it looks like he wants the child to remain with theClintons. Even if we were to get a divorce, he wouldn't allow me to bring the child with me.”Tiffany knew that the Clintons were the most influential family in the entire city. If they were to havea divorce, Amelia would probably get a small settlement and she would never be allowed to bringthe child with her. “Amelia, would you be willing to let the child stay with the Clintons?” “It's not likeI have a choice here, do I? This accident has messed up all of my plans, so I am panicking too. Theonly thing I can do now is to take things as they come,” Amelia said rather defeatedly. Tiffany thencame up with an idea. “Relax, Amelia. It is probably for the best that the Clintons know about yourpregnancy. Look, this is the Clintons’ first grandchild and they are fairly reasonable people. On topof all that, Mrs. Clinton is fond of you.As long as you give birth to the child, I'm sure she will not stand to see her grandchild without amother. So as long as you keep yourself close to Mrs. Clinton, you will definitely be able to controlOscar.” Amelia glanced at her and said suddenly, “I've thought of this before, but I don't want toinvolve her in my marriage unless it's absolutely necessary.” “Babe, are you out of your mind? Howcould you still say that when things have escalated now? You have to know that she's your onlysupport now.” Amelia nodded. She looked at Tiffany and said earnestly, “Tiff, out of all the Clintons,my mother-in-law is the only elder that treats me well. Given the choice, I wouldn't want to lie to hernor use her. Do you understand?” “Go ahead and be the kind soul.We'll see if you can still be that magnanimous when Oscar divorce you.” Amelia fell into silence.Tiffany added, “Look, Amelia, I don’t want to sound like some naggy old lady who mutters about thedivorce and the child all day long. It's just that you are an intelligent woman, and I think you shouldstart planning for yourself. You can’t keep doing things for others and have nothing left for yourself.I can’t even bear to look at your situation even though you are doing this willingly.” Amelia reachedout for the apples on the table and changed the topic. “Tiff, you must be parched after talking somuch. Peel this apple for me and let's share it.” Tiffany knew very well that Amelia was just trying toescape from reality. Hence, she obediently picked up the apple before peeling and slicing it. With apiece of apple in her mouth, she asked, “Babe, did the doctor say that you can have fruits?”"He needs to observe me for another two days. I can still have some light food if there are no otherissues.” “I'll just finish this apple on my own then.” “Go ahead. I meant to stuff your mouth with itanyway.” Amelia smiled. “Babe, these words hurt, all right?” Amelia sighed and said, “Tiff, I know youonly want the best for me. However, I still don't have the perfect plan yet, so I can only handlethings as they come.” Tiffany munched on the apple leisurely before changing the topic. “I spoutedall those nonsense only because I was too worried about you. The most important thing now is foryou to regain your health. We can talk about the rest later.” Amelia nodded. After staying in thehospital for another fortnight, the Clintons had arranged for her discharge when the doctordeclared that both she and her child were in the clear. Olivia had arranged an extravagant ceremonyto welcome Amelia home. When the latter saw the dozen Rolls Royces lined up outside the hospital,her eyes nearly popped out in shock.She turned to Olivia uncomfortably and said feebly, “Mom, I'm just getting discharged from thehospital. You didn’t need to arrange for such fanfare. Others may think that you are welcoming apresident or something.” Olivia led her into the first car. “You are very precious now that you arepregnant with a Clinton. Of course, we have to welcome you home with pomp and circumstance.”Amelia felt rather pressured. “Mom, I could very well be carrying a girl. I am worried that you will bedisappointed if that is so, especially after all this fanfare.” Olivia was not concerned. “Girls are goodtoo, and they are the ones who are closest to their mother. I am not too bothered with the genderof the child.As long as the child is a Clinton, I will love him or her.” Amelia smiled. “Mom, you are so good tome. I'm afraid I could never leave you.” “Then don't leave. You are our daughter-in-law, and whenyour dad and I pass away, Oscar will be inheriting the entire family business. As his wife, you willnaturally have to help him. In other words, all these will eventually belong to you.” Amelia merelysmiled. Olivia assured her, “Amelia, your most important job now is to take care of the baby. I assureyou that you are and you will be my only daughter-in-law. If Oscar were to hurt you, I would not lethim get away with it.” Amelia smiled.The two of them got along very pleasantly, so it felt like it took no time before they arrived home.Their merry group was all smiles until they saw the unwelcomed guest on the couch. Stephaniestood up and said beamingly, “Dad, Mom, Oscar, you are all back. Cassie and her parents have beenwaiting for quite a while. If you took any longer, I'd have brought them to the hospital.” Olivia snucka glare at Stephanie before turning to the Yard family. “What brings you here, Liz? You should havetold me earlier, and I could have informed our chef to prepare something for you.”Charlie and Elizabeth stood up. Resentment flashed across Elizabeth's eyes as she saw that Ameliawas surrounded from left to right. She said spitefully, “Olivia, your daughter-in-law is a littleprecious, isn't she? Does she really need such a large entourage to accompany her as she getsdischarged from the hospital? Are you that afraid that she will fall?” Olivia looked rather displeased.She used to think that the Yards were an educated and refined family.This was why they could remain as friends even after Cassie had left the altar. Who would havethought that the seemingly level-headed Elizabeth would say something like this? To her, herdaughter-in-law was perfect in every way. In any case, it was not up to an outsider to make anycomments about her. “Liz, that's not very kind of you. Amelia is our only daughter-in-law, and she ispregnant with our precious grandchild. It is only natural that I protect and care for her. In fact, I'dget her the stars from the skies if she asked for them.”

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