Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 174 Who Said I Have to Take Care of You?

“Grandpa, Elias joined us on a camping trip and got bitten by a snake. I’m terribly sorry. I had no idea there were snakes in that area…” Amanda’s heart sank, weighed down by guilt. After all, Elias was Howard’s beloved grandson, a treasure in his eyes.

“Well, things happen. Don’t fret. It’s just a minor inconvenience to endure for the sake of his woman and child,” Howard reassured, his voice carrying a soothing tone. As long as Elias could reconcile with Amanda and bring their child back to the Winters Family, this minor injury would seem insignificant.

She stood there, momentarily stunned, as Howard took Aiden’s hand without delay, addressing her directly. “Amanda, take care of Elias. After all, he got injured because of you. I’ll take care of the child in your absence. Is that agreeable?”

“1” Before she could utter a word, he had already taken Aiden’s hand, ready to depart, completely unaware of the purpose of his visit.

“Aiden, would you like to come and play with me? My house is a big playground!”

“Okay! Let’s go, Great-Grandpa!” Aiden’s face lit up at the mention of something fun, eagerly clutching Howard’s hand and leading the way to the door.

Amanda was left speechless. This little brat only cares about playing.

With Howard and the kid gone, she and Elias found themselves locked in a silent gaze. “Let’s go. I’ll help. you find a wheelchair,” she offered, breaking the silence.

However, he promptly rose to his feet without hesitation. “No need. I’m not that delicate.”

Defiantly, he started walking toward the door, but she swiftly caught hold of his arm. “Didn’t you hear what the doctor said? They told you not to exert yourself too much. Why are you so stubborn?”

“The doctors enjoy scaring people like you, who are easily frightened. The wound has been treated, so it’s not as serious as you think,” he countered, determined to push forward.

shoulders, bearing his

response, choosing to remain silent. Leaning on her fragile

had inadvertently

returning to Winters Estate, Amanda brought Elias back

seeing their current state. “What happened to you two? Weren’t you supposed to be camping with Aiden? Why have

Miss Bailey, their posture so

a long story. Let us come in first,” Amanda requested, feeling the strain of supporting Elias’ weight.

Selina, and she quickly stepped

room couch. She slumped down beside him, slightly panting and

he could not help but let out a

it’s time to eat, Selina will call you.

Elias grasped her hand firmly and remarked, “Did you forget what my grandfather said at the hospital? I got injured because of you, so it’s your duty to look after

big deal, sustaining a minor injury for your child? You’re a man; men shouldn’t complain

as he was about to respond, his phone buzzed, breaking the tension. She glanced at the screen and saw the caller

be so persistent? Calling me every day as if she is truly my first love. Is it that necessary? Isn’t she just in it for the

an impatient tone, “Can you say everything at once? Didn’t I tell you to find

by the man’s attitude. Is this how

other end of the line, but she noticed a slight change in Elias” expression. Speaking in a deep voice, he stated, “Hmm, understood. I’ll give you a week off. Handle

Amanda asked curiously. “What’s wrong? Did something

glanced at her and replied, “Nothing significant. Natasha’s