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…

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 size of a

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 other hand, was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me? Heartless? Who was it

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 little munchkin at that! How

me being heartless or not? Why did you have to erect this tombstone? Aren’t you just upsetting people? Does it not make you upset when this constantly reminds you of the child you gave up?” Amanda nearly blurted out

ever again,” Elias commented with great remorse as

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

seemed that there was no way around this unless she told him the child was still

Elias live under the illusion that the child was lost four years ago means that I can keep Aiden by my side

her phone rang, and she found it

greeted, drawing Elias’ attention. With that, he fixed his gaze on

and repeated with incredulity. “You want to set me up on a blind date? Please tell me this is a joke, Grandpa. W-What are you doing? I told you I already have someone I like. He’s away

beyond exasperated. First, Elias set up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now,

swear these two Winterses are sent by the heavens

furiously to the phone. “What kind of mischief are you up

Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last time I checked, you two have divorced. What are you doing.

thinking, setting Amanda up with other men?” Never had Elias thought his grandfather would come around overnight when the

with another guy? What is this old man

a bodyguard’s voice came from the other end of the line.

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

come over!”

once. Howard wasn’t always in the best shape and