Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 178 Howard Refuses to Hand Over Aiden.

Amanda was slightly startled. What do you mean? Grandpa wouldn’t go to such extremes, would he?

“You’re exaggerating. I don’t believe he would stoop to that extent-

Her words abruptly halted as Elias sneered contemptuously. “Do you think you comprehend my grandfather better than I do? When it concerns the Winters Family lineage, he’s more ruthless than anyone else.”

She fell silent. Although she had always known that Howard was eagerly awaiting Aiden’s birth, she contemplated whether he could be capable of such actions.

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As night descended, Amanda and Elias planned to go to Winters Manor to pick Aiden up. Since the man had injured his foot, she took the driver’s seat this time, with him sitting beside her as a passenger.

While driving, her mind was consumed with thoughts of what to do if Howard refused to let her take Aiden home. Lost in her contemplation, she nearly ran a red light.

“Amanda, red light,” Elias indifferently reminded her.

She snapped back to reality and quickly stepped on the brake.

“Don’t lose focus while driving. It’s dangerous. Remember, it’s not just your sake but also Aiden,” he advised sternly.

She humbly accepted his advice and nodded in agreement. Although she was well aware of the dangers of losing focus while driving, she found it difficult to prevent her mind from wandering.

After forty minutes, the car gradually stopped outside Winters Manor. Amanda unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to Elias. “Do you need any assistance getting out of the car?”

Unfastening his seatbelt, he pushed open the car door and exited. “No need. I’m not that weak.”

improvement, and his walking appeared to be back to normal. She trailed closely behind him as they stepped into the Winters Manor. The butler, Oscar Pate, noticed

are Grandpa and Aiden?” asked

Winters is digging soil in the

to one of disgust. “What? Bring Aiden over immediately. He must be all dirty from

a clean freak, digging soil was exceptionally filthy. The thought of being covered in dirt

replied, “I’ll inform Old Mr. Winters right away. Please wait

and Amanda went to the living room and settled on the couch. Shortly after, the servants brought. them two cups of

you overthinking this? Would he intentionally hide

who would engage in such behavior, considering his consistent display

sneered. “Never speak too

did you come so soon? I was hoping to

called out, “Grandpa.” However, even after searching for a

spot

brat isn’t still out digging soil

dinner? Join

to decline politely since she intended to bring Aiden back

“You wouldn’t despise me and refuse to share a

with you. We don’t have anything urgent to

her soft-heartedness, Elias could not help but chuckle. Seems like she still

dining room, the three sat at the dining table with a variety of delicious delicacies. However, Amanda still did not see Aiden’s presence and could not help but look at Howard. “Grandpa, where is Aiden? Call him to join us for

himself in the garden. Let’s go ahead and have our meal. Don’t worry about him getting hungry.

she fell silent and shifted her gaze to the composed figure beside her. She gradually sensed Howard’s intentions, realizing he was deliberately trying to stall for time by

her pleading gaze, Elias calmly said, “Let’s eat. The chef here

she ate without

Howard showed no sign of allowing them to see Aiden. Instead, he engaged in conversations about unrelated topics. He started to reminisce about Elias’ childhood. “I remember you. were quite mischievous when you were a child, even more so than Aiden. He’s more