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 well. He’s the

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

bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny body around and led

going 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

I be doomed? There are plenty of

none of them are Mr. Simon!

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

Amanda went to

quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind

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

man.

he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head. “I

along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know how

and couldn’t

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

at once, thinking Amanda had encountered

can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for

overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure

why I need you to be my

it out if you’re willing to share, but it’s

don’t.”

was gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect husband

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

I shall work hard to repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she was still

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind of

the two exchanged

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

Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble

she didn’t and that

Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean

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

did you see? Tell me!” Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It

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

the living room to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to