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.”

appeared to be back to normal. She trailed closely behind him as

Grandpa and

Mr. Winters is digging soil in the garden

Aiden over immediately. He must be

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

Winters right away. Please

the couch. Shortly after, the servants brought. them

intentionally hide Aiden from

would engage in such behavior, considering his consistent display

“Never

speaking. Howard’s voice came behind them. “Why did you come so soon? I was hoping to have more

around and called out, “Grandpa.” However, even after

spot

still out digging soil in

you had dinner? Join me

we…” She wanted to decline politely since she intended to bring

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

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

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

presence and could not help but look at Howard. “Grandpa, where is Aiden? Call him to join

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,

gaze to the composed figure beside her. She gradually sensed Howard’s intentions,

to her pleading gaze, Elias calmly

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