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…

then. The fetus wasn’t even fully developed yet. If anything, it was only 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

hand, was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me?

that Aiden is

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 the fact that Arden was still alive. Thank

is good. It’ll remind me to never make this mistake ever again,” Elias commented with great remorse as he continued to latch his gaze on the

pregnant? Why didn’t I question it? Even

silent at that. It seemed that there was no way

years ago means that I can keep Aiden by

rang, and she found it was a call

Amanda greeted, drawing Elias’ attention. With

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

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

these two Winterses are sent by the heavens to

furiously to the phone. “What kind of mischief

displeasure when he heard Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last

out of 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

guy? What is this

the other end of the line. “Old Mr. Winters? Old Mr. Winters, are you okay?

the phone, “Mr. Elias, Old Mr. Winters

come over!”

Howard wasn’t always in the best shape and he would suffer from high blood