Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 25 Elias Erected a Tombstone for His Son

“Mom….” Tears welled up in Amanda’s eyes when she saw her mother’s tombstone.

At that, she looked up to force her tears back. She didn’t want to shed any tears in front of Elias. She didn’t want him to see her vulnerable side.

“Cry if you want, Elias murmured when he saw her holding her tears back. “It’s just you and me here.

“But you’re here!” she retorted before asking, “Why in the world have you brought me here?”

Elias did not say anything. He only walked over to the adjacent grave and stood there, his tall, handsome figure shrouded in loneliness.

Baffled, Amanda followed him and when she saw the words engraved on the tombstone, she was dumbfounded.

Here lies the beloved son of Elias Winters’

The corner of Amanda’s lips twitched in response. This… He… What blasphemy is this?! How can Elias curse my son?!

“W-What is the meaning of this? Why erect a tombstone? Is it even necessary?”

Despite being a lawyer, Amanda was at a loss for words and her thoughts were scattered. She wasn’t sure how to feel anymore.

I can’t possibly tell Elias that our son is still alive and that he’d only be cursing the little one by erecting a tombstone in his name, can I?!

“This is proof that my child existed,” Elias muttered as he fixed his profound gaze on the empty tombstone, rendering Amanda speechless.

You’ve got to be kidding me! She, on the other hand, didn’t like this idea. After all, the little brat was alive and kicking at home. You… This… He…

and attempted to dissuade Elias as she looked at his handsome side profile. “Um… Hear me out, alright? I was only a little over a month into my pregnancy back then. The fetus wasn’t even fully developed yet. If anything, it was only the

what?! It won’t be the same! They won’t be this little one, no matter how many other children. I have! You’re his mother. How can you be so heartless? How can you not stand seeing a tombstone erected for him?! Elias hit the

was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me?

had a child together and led me to nearly give up on Aiden?! But the key now us that

this have to do with me being heartless or not? Why did you have to erect this tombstone? Aren’t you just upsetting people? Does it not make you

again,” Elias commented with great remorse as

did I refuse to believe Amanda was really pregnant? Why didn’t I question it? Even for one

was no way

the child was lost four years ago means that I can keep Aiden by my side forever, so be it. It will be good for everyone too.

her phone rang, and she

greeted, drawing Elias’ attention. With

this is a joke, Grandpa. W-What are you doing? I told you I already have someone I

First, Elias set up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now, Howard wanted

is with all this hullabaloo?! I swear these two Winterses are sent

caterwauled furiously to the phone. “What kind of mischief are you up to again. Grandpa?

Howard asked with displeasure when he heard Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last time I

his grandfather would come around overnight when

guy? What is

voice came from the other end of the line. “Old Mr. Winters? Old Mr.

said directly to the phone, “Mr. Elias, Old Mr. Winters has fainted.

come over!”

Elias at once. Howard wasn’t always in the best shape