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.

embarrassed Amanda picked up her cup and looked away

man.

to 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. You know that

of a

disappointed as her gaze turned dim. She merely regarded Simon as a business partner. Marriage wasn’t something that she had

but things didn’t work out in the end as

what would happen if she married

previous marriage, so she didn’t

risk.

smile, she replied. “Thanks, Simon. However, I’m a divorcee, so marriage isn’t something on my mind now. You deserve a better

he could easily find a

with a child,

wristwatch and said, “It’s getting late, so I’ll take

“Alright.”

couch to see

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

around and entered the

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 love be any

phone started ringing just then, and she

the call

I’m outside your

to talk about between

she was ready to hang up, Elias threatened her by saying. “Sure, just stay right inside your house. I’ll go looking for

come here!

to come to

a white Aston Martin. She instantly recognized that it was Elias’

crossed his arms with a dispassionate expression. He looked so sulky that it was as though he would flare

that something was off, Amanda decided to be

are you here

Elias straightened up and said frankly. “I’ve looked into Simon’s background. He had a girlfriend for many years, but the woman got married all of a sudden. He also has an illegitimate child. You’d better stay away from such a man whose private life is

No wonder he said we can get married without love. There’s someone he still