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?”

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

speechless. Perfect man? Where did this

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

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 his

how will I be doomed? There are plenty of

them are Mr. Simon!

hit her that her little boy had grown up and was

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

stop Howard from arranging further blind dates

waited at 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

man.

for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to

didn’t you bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

and didn’t know how

noticed her discomfort and couldn’t help asking,

really urgent and

at once, thinking

wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe…

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

need you to be my boyfriend?” She looked up in

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

don’t.”

certainly be a perfect husband who doted on

the next second, insecurity washed over her again. I

much, Boss! I shall work hard to repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she was still in the country and make some

chuckled. “You’re the kind

that, the two

Howard was pacing around anxiously

forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the

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

came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying would be completely

has arrived. She has brought a man over, and the

Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive boulder was

in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter slumped onto the couch like

devastated Howard, who