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?”

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

Perfect man? Where did this

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

Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else gets to him

how will I be doomed? There are plenty of men in

are Mr. Simon!

grown up and

country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick

from

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 beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a noble gentleman. As Aiden put it, he was

man.

asked gently, to

Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed

no?”

felt a little embarrassed and didn’t know how

discomfort and couldn’t help

tonight? It’s really urgent and

turned solemn at once,

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

Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure thing. It’s

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

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

don’t.”

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

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

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

the kind

that, the two exchanged a

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

trouble coming to terms with the fact

Amanda really gotten a boyfriend? He wished she didn’t and that she

her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man over, and the way I

you see? Tell me!” Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive boulder was

much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the

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