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…

little over a month into my pregnancy back then. The fetus wasn’t even fully developed yet. If anything, it was only the size of a blueberry at most. It technically couldn’t even be considered a fetus, so you don’t have to do this. You’ll have other children in the

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 roof, suddenly thinking that the woman before him was rather ruthless. Why haven’t I noticed it

was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me? Heartless? Who

believe we had a child together and led me to nearly give up on Aiden?! But the key now us that Aiden is alive and kicking, and an adorable

to erect this tombstone? Aren’t you just upsetting people? Does it not make you upset when this constantly reminds you of the

me to never make this mistake ever again,” Elias commented with great remorse as he continued to latch his gaze on

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

way around this unless

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

then, her phone rang, and she found it

attention. With that, he fixed his gaze

me this is a joke, Grandpa. W-What are you doing? I told you I already have someone I like. He’s away on a business trip… No, I’m not lying to you, I

up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now, Howard wanted to set her up

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

phone. “What kind of mischief are you up to again. Grandpa? Who said you

you with Amanda?” Howard asked with displeasure when he heard Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last

your mind? What are you thinking, setting Amanda up with other men?” Never had Elias thought his grandfather would come around overnight when the elder still wouldn’t give up keeping him and

another guy? What is this

the other end of the line. “Old

bodyguard said directly to the phone, “Mr. Elias, Old

come over!”

Elias at once. Howard wasn’t always in the best shape and he would suffer from high