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.”

showed noticeable 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 their arrival and greeted them with a smile. “Mr. Elias, Miss

and Aiden?” asked

Winters is digging soil in the

one of disgust. “What? Bring Aiden over

The thought of being covered in dirt all over

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

the living room and settled on the couch. Shortly after,

overthinking this? Would he intentionally hide Aiden from us?” she questioned.

person who would engage in such behavior, considering his

“Never

did you come so soon?

around and called out, “Grandpa.” However, even after searching for a while, she

spot

out digging soil in the garden,

have you had dinner? Join me for a meal. It’s

decline politely since she intended

he resorted to emotional manipulation. “You wouldn’t despise me

we’ll have dinner with you. We don’t have anything urgent to attend to either. Amanda quickly agreed, not wanting to hurt

could not help but chuckle. Seems like

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

responded, “No worries, children are playful. He’s still enjoying himself in the garden. Let’s go ahead and have our meal. Don’t worry about him getting hungry. If he’s hungry, the kitchen can prepare something for him anytime.

beside her. She gradually sensed Howard’s intentions, realizing he was deliberately trying to stall for time

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

and she ate

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 well-behaved than you were at his age. He always addresses