Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

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?”

struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well. He’s the epitome of a

man? Where did this child learn all of that

go to bed now!” She turned the boy’s

at it. “Mommy, you really have to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else

be doomed? There

of them are Mr. Simon! They’re

had no comeback to that. Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own ideas. He could no

After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick

Howard from

Simon approaching her with a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall

man.

for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which

bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to

no?”

didn’t know how to put it to

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

tonight? It’s really urgent and I can’t find anyone suitable,

at once,

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

to be your boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure thing. It’s

I need you to be my boyfriend?”

like to hear it out if you’re willing

don’t.”

gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect husband who doted on his

again. I

to repay you.” Amanda would take up more

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind of

two exchanged

Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around anxiously like an ant on

anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that Amanda already

and that she wouldn’t come over. That way,

with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

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

nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive boulder was weighing down on

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

I’m here!” Amanda and Simon arrived in the living room to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to resign completely after seeing Simon for