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?”

epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits

Perfect man? Where did this child learn all

enough playing. Just look at the time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She turned

fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed

I be doomed? There are

none of them are Mr. Simon!

to that. Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own ideas. He could

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

to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind

handsome face with

man.

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

I thought

no?”

didn’t know how to put

her discomfort and couldn’t help

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

turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered

wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To get through

be your boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle

want to know why I need you to be my

out if you’re willing to

don’t.”

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

next second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever.

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

the kind of

that, the two

Amanda drove them to the Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around

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

and that she wouldn’t come over.

boyfriend? That would mean the

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

felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a

a pretty good match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter slumped onto the couch like a deflated

Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to resign completely after seeing Simon for