Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 65 This Little Brat Has Quite a Temper

“Yes, don’t worry. You can count on me, but shouldn’t you send the first payment? I’ve been on the run with the child for nearly two days and a night. It’s getting more difficult for me to afford fuel after covering so much distance. This child has been quite troublesome throughout the journey. You have no idea how much risk I’ve taken. I came close to involving the cops several times.”

Dick was not expecting any further payment at this point. His sole intention was to earn some money and leave. Besides, he would never abandon his grandchild in such a remote mountain ditch.

“Alright, just wait. The money will be transferred soon.”

He smiled foolishly and repeatedly agreed. “Yes, I’ll wait. I’m running low on fuel, so please hurry up, Miss Murphy.” With that, he ended the call and glanced at Aiden, who slept like a piglet in the back seat.

Ding!

A notification from the mobile banking app appeared, indicating that the money had been successfully deposited:

Dick eagerly unlocked his phone and gazed at the seven-figure amount in his account. A laugh escaped his lips uncontrollably. “Haha… Finally, it’s mine. Our cooperation ends here. I’d never abandon my grandson. If anyone should be blamed, you’ve made the wrong choice.”

Without hesitation, he blocked Grace’s number and threw the phone out the car window.

At that moment, Aiden in the back seat woke up groggily, calling out in an innocent and gentle voice, “Grandpa… I need to use the restroom.”

“Oh… I’ll pull over for you. Hold on. You have to hold it. Dick pulled the car over to the side of the road and lifted Aiden out of the car seat.

you take me to see Mommy? I miss her. I want her to tell me stories and tuck me in bed.” Aiden rubbed his

patted his head. “Good boy, I’ll take you to see your mom soon. Everything is

blood relationship between them was remarkable. Dick had an unconditional fondness for Aiden and desired to

want Mommy. It’s been so long since I’ve seen her…” Aiden pouted and appeared like a deeply upset child, with tears

see Mommy, I promise. Please don’t cry. I’m not very good at comforting kids. Dick was taken aback when he saw Aiden on the verge of tears. He had no experience in comforting children.

“Let’s go now, Grandpa! Hurry up!” With excitement, he turned around and climbed into the car’s backseat to sit

frustrating and amusing to witness this scene. What a clever kid. He

seatbelt.

if he had thought of something. He suddenly acted. adorably and exclaimed, “Grandpa, can I call Mommy? I miss her so much…”

our Dick could not possibly call Amanda now. If she

said sweetly, “Grandpa, I won’t tell Mommy that you took me out. I just want to let her know that

handed it to Aiden. “Alright, go ahead and make the call. But I can’t remember her phone number. Do you?”

Amanda had taught him to memorize. However, after he dialed, it

a grumpy snort and tossed the

did you throw the phone? What’s

all. Hmph! I’m angry!” Aiden turned his head. away, his little face filled with unhappiness.

muttered, “This little brat has quite a temper. Just

was dozing off. She abruptly woke up and grabbed Elias’ phone, exclaiming, “There’s a call! There’s a

jolted awake, sat up abruptly, and brought

find

anticipation, she stood beside him and closely observed his facial