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.”

a night of rest and recovery, he 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,

are Grandpa and Aiden?” asked

digging soil in the garden

“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 all over

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

on the couch. Shortly

hide Aiden from us?” she questioned.

engage in such behavior, considering

“Never speak

soon as he finished speaking. Howard’s voice came behind them. “Why did you come so soon? I was

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

spot

isn’t still out digging soil in the

have you had dinner? Join me for

She wanted to decline politely since she intended to bring

wouldn’t despise me and refuse

you. We don’t have anything urgent to

chuckle. Seems like she still

variety of delicious delicacies. However, Amanda still did not see Aiden’s presence and could

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

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

Elias calmly said, “Let’s

anxiety grew, and she ate without much

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 as ‘Great-Grandpa’ and is incredibly