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.

leg.” An embarrassed Amanda picked up her

man.

has been urging me 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 we’re compatible,” Simon explained with a serious expression

of

was disappointed as her gaze turned dim. She merely regarded Simon as a business partner. Marriage wasn’t

after they got to know each other, but things didn’t work out

she didn’t know what would happen if she

traumatized by the previous

risk.

divorcee, so marriage isn’t something on my mind now. You deserve

and wealth, he could easily find a decent

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

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

“Alright.”

from the couch to see

he murmured, “You should consider my suggestion. We can get married without any

he turned around and entered

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

then, and she

a call from Elias. With a frown, she connected the call and snapped, “Why are you calling me at this hour? Do you want to humiliate

outside

to talk about

saying.

come here!

Elias wanted to come to her

and saw a white Aston Martin. She instantly recognized

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

off, Amanda decided

are you here

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