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?”

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

rendered speechless. Perfect man? Where did this child learn all of that

time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny body around

like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else gets to him first!”

doomed? There are plenty of men in this

Simon! They’re different. Different,

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

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

quickly stop Howard from arranging further

the airport exit for a long time until she finally saw Simon approaching her with a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a noble gentleman. As Aiden put it, he was

man.

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

bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

little embarrassed and didn’t know how to

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

do me a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and I can’t find anyone

it?” Simon turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered great

maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To get

Simon before a chuckle escaped

you want to know why I need you to be my boyfriend?” She looked up in

reasons. I’d like to hear it out if you’re willing to share, but it’s fine

don’t.”

considerate. He would certainly be a perfect

the next second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess

would take up more cases for Simon while she was still in

“You’re the kind of

that, the two exchanged a

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

Winters Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with

boyfriend? He wished she didn’t and that she wouldn’t come over. That way, Elias would still have a

if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

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

nervous and uncomfortable. It was like

a pretty good match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard

Howard, who looked