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?”

mother with twinkling eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well. He’s the epitome of a

did this child learn

Just look at the time. Go wash up and go to bed

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 gets to him first!” he said over

I be doomed? There are plenty

are Mr. Simon!

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

the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick

quickly stop Howard from arranging

He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a noble gentleman.

man.

he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head.

didn’t you bring Aiden along? I thought

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know how to put it to

noticed her discomfort and couldn’t help

favor tonight? It’s really urgent and I can’t

solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered great

“Well, can you… maybe…

overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure thing.

you want to know why I need you to

out if you’re

don’t.”

gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect husband

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

more cases for Simon while she was still in

“You’re the kind of employee I

that, the two

Manor, where Howard was

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

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

what would he do if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying

then, the butler approached Howard. “Old Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man

uncomfortable. It was like a

good match and very much in love too…” the butler

devastated Howard, who looked toward them in