Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 18 I’m Angry! I’m Sad!

When Grace noticed the look of frustration on Elias’ face, she panicked a little. “Okay. I’ll trust you! But… Wasn’t it hard for you to hold yourself back last night, Elias? How did you control yourself?” Grace asked in a cautious tone. She didn’t want to make him angry. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust him-it was simply that she couldn’t trust Amanda! That was the perfect chance for Amanda to reconnect with Elias. Why would she give up on such a good opportunity?

“I took a cold shower, Elias muttered flatly. Grace felt a lot more relieved after hearing his explanation. She knew him well enough to know that he wouldn’t bother to explain himself if he had slept with Amanda-he would’ve just admitted to it instead. Elias wasn’t a man who liked explaining himself, after all.

A smile surfaced on Grace’s face as she walked over to Elias. “Do you still feel the effects of the drugs now, Elias? Do you feel better….?” she asked bashfully.

“Yeah.” Elias sat down on his office chair to prepare for work. He had a meeting with higher management later that day. “If you need anything, I… I can help you feel better, Elias. I’m your girlfriend, and I…” Grace was too shy to even look him in the eyes. Elias had never once laid hands on her, and she couldn’t seem to get him to do it no matter how hard she tried.

Up until then, Grace was still lying to him about the night of the celebration four years ago. Would Elias still feel responsible for me if he found out that he didn’t sleep with me at all that night? Grace was too afraid to imagine how Elias might react if he ever found out. So, she knew that she had to sleep. with him before he found out about the truth. Otherwise, she would be at risk of getting dumped. by him.

Grace’s fists were clenched as she waited anxiously for the man’s answer. Elias, who was signing some documents with a pen, halted his movements for a second. “There’s no need for that. I’m fine.” An awkward silence filled the air after that.

A look of disappointment and shame appeared on Grace’s face. It was embarrassing enough for a woman to be the one making such suggestions, and it was worse to be rejected! In an attempt to deal with the awkwardness, Grace changed the topic. “Are you busy this afternoon? Can you spend some time with me? I need you.”

relief when she saw that the nanny had stayed the night. “Why

Amanda.

his head away grumpily. He didn’t want to look at her. Amanda gave them a helpless smile. I’m sorry. I couldn’t

about the money. I was just worried about you! I’m glad you’re back. I guess I should leave now-I have a bunch of things to do at home,

back to the dining table to find Aiden stuffing his face with breakfast. The young boy hadn’t met her gaze since she came home, and it was obvious that he was angry at her.

went back to eating his breakfast.

luck again. The child was throwing a pretty bad tantrum as he was persistent in ignoring her. “Baby? Don’t ignore me. Didn’t you say that you’d always forgive me?” Amanda knew that the boy had every reason to be mad at her, yet she couldn’t help but feel amused at how adorable he looked when he pouted. In the end, she couldn’t contain her laughter, and she chuckled while pinching the

impatient cry. “Hmph! I’m

make you happy again? Should we go to the theme park later today?” Amanda offered. Upon hearing her suggestion, Aiden’s round eyes sparkled with interest, but he forced himself to put on a nonchalant look right after that. “You’re the one who wants to bring me there. I don’t

at all,”

simply irresistible. “Sure, sure. I’m the one who’s forcing you to go to the theme park, right? For my sake, would you let me bring you there?”

lifted after that. “Let’s go right after I’m done with my meal!” He grinned.

now, then. I’ll go get changed,”

“Okay!”