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…

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 blueberry at most. It technically couldn’t even be considered a fetus, so you don’t have to do this. You’ll

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 roof, suddenly

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

to 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

you just upsetting people? Does it not make you upset when this constantly reminds you of the child

upset is good. It’ll remind me to never make this mistake ever again,” Elias commented

believe Amanda was really pregnant? Why

that there was no way around this unless she

If having Elias live under the illusion that 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

rang, and she found it was

attention. With that, he fixed his gaze on

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

felt beyond exasperated. First, Elias set up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now, Howard wanted to set her up

these two Winterses are sent by the heavens to

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

with Amanda?” Howard asked with displeasure when he heard Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last time I checked, you two have divorced. What are you

you out of your mind? What are you thinking, setting Amanda up with other men?” Never had Elias thought his grandfather would come around

What is this old man

other end of the line. “Old Mr.

phone,

come over!”

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