Chapter 410 Caught In A Tight Spot
Having held Tony the whole time, Amelia put him down the moment they got back to their apartment. But as soon as she did that, Tony raised his gaze toward her. “Mom, when will I see Daddy and Tiffy again? I miss them. I don’t ever want to go back to where we came from again. The people there are scary.”
Upon hearing that, Amelia subconsciously glanced at Oscar.
Oscar then walked quickly toward them. Worried that he might hurt Tony, Amelia instinctively shielded him. However, she immediately realized that her action was rather hurtful.
Oscar was taken aback as well. It was as if Amelia thought so badly of him that he would hurt his own son.
Amelia was stumped as she stammered, “I… I didn’t mean it, Oscar.”
Oscar’s gaze turned dark for a moment before he smiled and said, “You silly woman.”
When Amelia saw the smile on his face, she couldn’t help but feel happy. He has changed a lot in the past two years. He has become so kind and considerate.
However, her heart ached a little when she noticed how much Oscar has changed.
Something bad must’ve happened to him. Either that, or he was hurt in some way. Otherwise, what else could’ve tamed his temper?
Oscar ran his fingers through her fringe and said, “What did you think I was going to do, silly. Only a despicable man would lay their hands on his wife and kids. Don’t think so badly of me, okay? I’ll never hurt Tony.”
Amelia couldn’t help but feel bad for her actions. “I’m sorry, Oscar. I really didn’t mean to do that.”
Oscar then gently pushed Amelia aside and squatted down before Tony. “Do you really like Kurt so much?” Oscar asked with a sweet tone.
Tony nodded. “Of course, I like him, he’s my daddy.”
“Do you really hate me so much?” Oscar asked.
Tony tilted his head and took a closer look at Oscar. “Actually, I don’t hate you that much. Besides, Mommy said you’re my real daddy. But I don’t enjoy seeing you together with Mommy. I guess as long as you don’t take her away, I can try to like you.”
Oscar couldn’t help but laugh at Tony’s answer. That was also the first time someone had told him to his face that he hated him. Who would’ve thought that the first person to do so was to be his son?
“I’ll never give up on your mommy. As for you, you’re my precious son. I believe I can win your heart in no time!”
Tony snorted in response.
“Since you like Kurt so much, I promise he’ll be around you to keep you protected,” Oscar added.
“Oscar, what are you saying?” Amelia was in disbelief.
“Since Tony likes him, I’ll let Kurt return to his side.”
“And you don’t mind that?” Amelia was shocked.
“I do, actually. I’d be lying if I say otherwise. But since nothing has happened between the two of you in the past, there wouldn’t be a spark as well in the future, am I right?”
Amelia stared at Oscar for a while with her perplexed expression. Is he saying that just to make me happy? Or does he mean it sincerely? He has changed so much! He’s even prioritizing my needs now.
“You don’t have to do that, Oscar. I don’t wish for Kurt’s return, anyway. We don’t need his protection anymore. Besides, I could never repay his love for me as I don’t have such feelings for him. So if he returns, it wouldn’t be fair on either of you.” Amelia then paused and spoke her mind. “I was being so selfish. I knew he had romantic feelings for me and yet, I led him on.”
Oscar stood up and walked toward her. “Is that really what you want?”
Amelia nodded.
Suddenly, Tony ran toward her and grabbed her legs. “Mommy, I want Daddy! I like him a lot. Please don’t keep him apart from me.”
Amelia was caught in a tight spot. “Tony, listen to me. Your godpa has business to attend to elsewhere. He’s very busy at the moment. He’ll come to see you when he’s free, okay?”
Tears were streaming down Tony’s cheeks. “You’re lying, Mommy! I asked Daddy just now, and he said as long you agree, he’d return to me. Now you’re cutting Daddy off because of this man!” Tony sobbed.
Again, Tony had put Amelia in a tight spot. Suddenly, she felt even worse for Oscar. If only I didn’t let Kurt come along when I ran away with Tony. None of this would have happened. This is all my fault. I have no one to blame but myself.
“Mommy, I want Daddy!” Tony begged.
Amelia held her silence.
Seeing the situation both his wife and son were in, Oscar couldn’t help but feel uneasy. He concealed his anger because he couldn’t possibly let it out on Tony. Furthermore, he didn’t want to make things worse for Amelia. Despite all the feelings he had, he had to put on a straight face so that Amelia wouldn’t see how bothered he was. It’s hard enough being a man. It’s harder to be a considerate husband. And it’s the hardest to be a man whose wife attracts men like bees!
It was definitely something Oscar had never experienced before in his life. Is this karma? When we were married, I had never given a da*n about how she felt. I must’ve brought this upon myself. Oscar silently chuckled to himself.
After some time, Amelia had finally managed to calm Tony down.
Although Amelia had rejected Oscar’s idea of Kurt’s return, she had no choice but to comply because Tony was adamant about seeing Kurt again.
After a while, Oscar had to leave for work. Since he had gone to Anglandur with Amelia for several days, there were a lot of business matters to settle. Besides, he had two business meetings scheduled for the rest of the day.
Amelia sent him out. Before he left, she kissed his cheek and said, “Be careful on the road.”
Oscar then placed his hand behind her head and pulled her in for an intense kiss on the lips.
Before he left, he caressed her cheeks and whispered, “I’m so heartbroken when Tony said he wanted someone else to be his dad. Hence, you must mend my broken heart tonight.”
Amelia blushed a little upon hearing that. “Okay, I’ll give you a surprise tonight.”
In response, Oscar smiled cheekily.
After he left, Amelia locked the door and turned around to see a surprise. Tony was standing not far behind her.
“Tony, didn’t I tuck you in bed already? Why have you gotten out of bed?” Amelia walked toward him and squatted down.
“I’ve seen everything, Mommy,” Tony blurted in an adorable voice.
Right away, she knew Tony must’ve seen her kissing Oscar. He’s only two! How should I explain this to him?
After some careful contemplation, she said,
“Tony, we’re a couple in love. What you’ve seen is something people do when they’re in love with each other.”
“Mommy, so you don’t like Daddy anymore?” Tony asked with a sad tone.
“Tony, it might be hard for you to understand, but your godpa and I were just friends. As you must’ve seen on the television, married couples are supposed to be together. Aren’t you happy for me now that I’m with your father?”
Tony was perplexed. “But this father of mine, he hasn’t been around at all throughout my life. It has always been you and Daddy taking care of me. Big Meanie showed up all of a sudden claiming to be my biological father. Isn’t Daddy more qualified to be my father?” Why do you like Big Meanie so much? Why won’t you like Daddy? Big Meanie’s family is so scary! They’re all so mean to Mommy. I hate them!
Amelia was lost for words.
“Mommy, I want Daddy! I don’t want Big Meanie around, okay?” Tony was starting to get frustrated.
“You’re still young, Tony. There are some things that you can’t understand. But I have a request. Is it okay if you stop calling Kurt your daddy when your father is around? Neither I nor your father likes it when you do that,” Amelia urged.
Tony pursed his lips and stared at her with contempt. “Mommy, now that you’re with Big Meanie, are you trying to separate me and Daddy as well? Why must you force me to like someone that you like? Don’t I have a say?”
Amelia was taken aback. “That’s not what I meant, Tony.”
“That’s exactly what you meant, Mommy. You’re separating me from Daddy just to protect Big Meanie’s feelings! If I didn’t manage to find Daddy just now, did you plan to not let me see him anymore?”
“Why would you say that, Tony?”
Tony reached out both his hands and wrapped them around Amelia’s neck and sobbed. “Mommy, I want to see Daddy again. I hate the woman who asked me to call her ‘Grandma’! She doesn’t even like you. I want to go back home with Daddy, Mommy, and Tiffy! I don’t like it here.”
Amelia was in a turmoil of emotions.
Tony had never thrown a tantrum before for he had always been mature for his age. However, that was the first time he disliked someone so much. Amelia thought he’d actually like the Clintons. She had no clue what she had done wrong along the way because nothing was going according to her plan.
As she was holding Tony in her arms, questions started flooding in. I had never imagined that Tony would become an obstacle in my relationship with Oscar. Would any other kid loathe their biological father so much? Shouldn’t Tony be looking up to Oscar for he is such a successful man?
Amelia was utterly baffled because she had no idea how to fix the relationship between Oscar and their son.
