Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 34 Thanks for Your Concern, Mr. Elias

Simon looked at Amanda without saying anything.

She had a helpless smile and explained, “He thought that I got the child aborted four years ago, so he has no idea the child is still around. I don’t want him to find out because I’m worried he’ll

snatch the child from me.”

Simon had helped her a lot over the past four years, so she had to confess everything.

The man remained silent while listening to her patiently.

“I’m sorry. I asked for your help, but I didn’t tell you anything. You also witnessed such a farce at the Winters Manor yesterday. I…”

Amanda felt sorry at the mention of the embarrassing dinner the day before.

Finally, Simon parted his lips and said, “I understand you’re in a difficult situation, but do you want to hide the child from Elias forever? You won’t be able to do that, for he’ll find out sooner or

later.

“You have a point. That’s why I’ve decided to resign once the cases on hand are settled and head abroad with my child so that the Winterses will never discover his existence.”

She told Simon her plans in the hopes that he would support her.

Much to her surprise, the man said with a smile, “It took me a lot of effort to make you come back, and now you’re leaving.”

“I’m sorry, but I have no other choice…”

If Amanda stayed in Imperia, the Winterses would discover the child sooner or later. When that happened, she would fall into a predicament.

She believed the Winterses would snatch the child from her no matter what.

Simon picked up his cup and took a sip of tea. “Marry me and make Aiden my son. Start a new life. You can’t keep hiding the child forever.”

Instantly, Amanda was rooted to the spot, thinking that she had misheard him.

It never crossed her mind that Simon would tell her to marry him.

pulling my leg.” An embarrassed Amanda picked up her cup

man.

find a woman, and I’m mature enough to get married. We’ve been friends for four years and we know each other pretty well.

of a

moment, Amanda was disappointed as her gaze turned dim. She merely regarded Simon as a business partner. Marriage wasn’t something that

not long after they got to know each other, but things didn’t work out in the

would happen if she married Simon without

previous marriage, so she didn’t want to

risk.

smile, she replied. “Thanks, Simon. However, I’m a divorcee, so marriage isn’t

Simon’s status and wealth, he could easily find a decent

hand, she was a divorcee with a child, so she didn’t

the topic, Simon looked at his wristwatch and said, “It’s getting late,

“Alright.”

rose from the couch

“You should consider my suggestion. We can get married without any love, and it’s the best solution

around and

door, Amanda leaned against it and fell deep into thought. What did he mean that we can get married without love? I truly loved Elias when we got married, but I was hurt in the end. Will a marriage without

ringing just then,

connected the call and snapped, “Why are you calling me at this hour?

I’m outside your

nothing to talk about between us

saying. “Sure, just stay right inside your house. I’ll go

here! I’ll go

Amanda heard that Elias wanted to come to her house,

a white Aston Martin.

moment, Elias sat on the hood and crossed his arms with a dispassionate expression. He looked

off, Amanda decided to be

you here

years, but the woman got married all of

she got married suddenly… No wonder he said we can get married without