Chapter 29 An Awkward Dinner

Later, Amanda returned warily to Lotus Waterfront and found Colette making dinner while Aiden’s chirps came from inside the bedroom.

He seemed to be on the phone with Simon again.

Why does this little brat call Simon whenever he gets the chance?

At that, she tip-toed to the doorway and quietly pushed the door open, only to find the little one giggling over the phone.

She leaned closer, wanting to hear what the two were talking about.

“Will you really be coming back the day after tomorrow, Mr. Simon? You’re not lying to me, are you? Why didn’t Mommy tell me anything about it?”

“Really. Maybe she wants to give you a surprise.”

“Wow! What a surprise! Will you treat me to yummy food when you come back, Mr. Simon? Mommy won’t let me eat any of them. Hmph!”

“Sure thing. Your mommy and I will take you out for yummy food. You can eat whatever you like; I’ll back you up.”

“Yay! Thank you, Mr. Simon!”

After hearing their conversation, Amanda had to admit that Simon had a way of coaxing a child despite never having been a dad himself. How does he have so much experience? Is he gifted at it?

With that, she entered the bedroom and deliberately cleared her throat.

Instantly, Aiden jumped out of bed like a startled bunny and said to Simon, “Mommy’s home! She doesn’t like it when I interrupt your work. I’ll see you in two days, Mr. Simon. Bye!”

At that, the boy speedily hung up and chucked the phone to the armchair aside.

“Mommy, I’ve only talked to Mr. Simon for a few minutes. I definitely didn’t interrupt his work. I called during his break,” Aiden explained solemnly with eyes filled with innocence.

“Really? How do you know that he’s on a break?” Amanda feigned sternness.

“I calculated it. The time difference between here and Esmos is such that it’s Mr. Simon’s break time now,” said the little one as he calculated with his tiny hands. It seemed that he had indeed taken a lot of time to get to the result.

Tsk… This little devil is quite smart.

At that, she ruffled his hair and sighed. “Do you like Simon that much?”

course!” Aiden looked up at his mother with twinkling eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very

was rendered speechless. Perfect man? Where did this child

the time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She

Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else gets to

There are plenty of

them are Mr. Simon! They’re different.

had grown up and was beginning

quickly, it came the day Simon returned to the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick him up before heading to

quickly stop Howard from arranging

with a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He

man.

asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head.

I thought you two were supposed

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know

noticed her discomfort and couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong? Has something

me a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and

solemn at

awkwardly and rubbed her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend

before a chuckle escaped him.

why I need you to be my boyfriend?”

to hear it out if you’re willing to share, but it’s

don’t.”

He would certainly be a perfect husband who doted on his wife and

over her again. I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever.

repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she was still in the

“You’re the kind of employee I

that, the two exchanged a

where Howard was pacing around anxiously

Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that Amanda already had

that

would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying would

approached Howard. “Old Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived.

me!” Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a

match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter

to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to resign

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