Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 1 She’s Pregnant, so Let’s Get a Divorce

back the pain in her heart and gazed at the man before her. “Let’s get a divorce, then. You can pick whenever you want to go through the procedure. I’m always free.” Once she finished, she left the villa without looking back. Tears fell the second she turned around, not wanting to let the man see her crying again. Meanwhile, surprise flashed across Elias’ handsome face as he was not expecting her to agree so quickly. He wondered if she had always been this easily provoked. At first, he thought she would be overcome by greed and refused to discard her position as his wife because she was broke when she married him. “Hurray! Elias, your wife agreed to the divorce! So, when will you marry me?” the woman asked with anticipation. Flinging her arm away, Elias glanced at her with disdainful eyes. “Don’t worry. I won’t marry you even if you’re the last woman on Earth.” The woman was dumbfounded, unable to accept his sudden change in attitude. “Elias… How could you say that? I’m pregnant with your child, and I—” “The hell you are! Don’t you know whose child you’re bearing? Get out!” he roared at the woman before storming up the stairs. How could he let such a woman get pregnant with his child? What a joke. … After leaving the villa, Amanda headed straight to the hospital and underwent a series of checkups to prepare for her abortion. “Miss Bailey, you’re already seven weeks in. The baby is attached to your womb and has a heartbeat. Are you sure you want to abort it?” While looking at her abdomen, she caressed it and thought, Baby, I’m sorry I can’t bring you into this world. Then, she nodded determinedly. “Yes, please schedule the surgery for me. The faster, the better.” Coldly, the doctor administered a surgery form. Since people were coming in every day to get an abortion, the doctor was used to it and did not find it strange. “Come back tomorrow for your procedure. Remember to fast.” “Thank you.” Amanda then took the receipt and left the doctor’s office. Right after she left, she received a call from Howard. After a brief hesitation, she answered the call. “Grandpa.” “Amanda, come over for dinner tonight. I asked the kitchen staff to prepare your favorite food, and Elias would be joining as well.” As Howard was aware of the couple’s distant relationship, he deliberately created a chance for them to be together. She was about to refuse, saying, “Grandpa, I’m busy this evening—” “Don’t try to fool me. I don’t care what you have to do. Both of you must accompany me for dinner tonight, and that’s final.” Once he finished, he immediately hung up without letting Amanda reply, leaving her in a daze while staring at her phone. The couple would not have gotten married had it not been for Howard’s insistence. Even then, she had no idea why he was so determined for them to get married. … That evening, night fell, enveloping the entire city in a bustling dark shadow. When Amanda arrived at the Winters Manor, she took one last look at the building, afraid it would be her last chance. The butler, Rylan Keen, immediately noticed her arrival and approached her with joy. “Mrs. Winters, you’re finally here. Old Mr. Winters has been waiting for you.” “Mr. Keen, sorry I’m late.” She gave him a listless smile. “It’s fine. All that matters is you’re back. Old Mr. Winters was afraid you won’t be coming.” Amanda