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?”

eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very

man? Where did this child

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

going at it. “Mommy, you really have to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular

doomed? There are plenty of men in this

them are Mr. Simon! They’re different. Different, I tell

comeback to that. Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and

it came the day Simon returned to the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates

handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a noble gentleman. As Aiden put it,

man.

long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head. “I just got here

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

no?”

embarrassed and didn’t know

couldn’t

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

at once, thinking Amanda

that, she smiled awkwardly and rubbed her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To

boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure thing. It’s not

why I need you to be my boyfriend?”

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

don’t.”

was touched. Simon really was gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect

again. I guess I don’t deserve

repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind of employee

two exchanged a

drove them to the Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around anxiously like an

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

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

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

Bailey has arrived. She has

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

too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter

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