Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 344 Crispin’s Scheme

Having said that, Elias exited the dining hall without casting a backward glance or bidding farewell. It felt as though he was purposefully avoiding her presence.

Rosie’s gaze fell upon the barely touched food on the table. Does he truly need to depart in such haste? Am I some kind of monstrous being? Am I genuinely that repugnant to him?

At the Allegra Villa, Amanda found it hard to drift off to sleep at her birth parents’ house.

Meanwhile, Aiden, that mischievous little boy, had fallen into a peaceful slumber. Jack had spent quite a while entertaining his grandson tonight, leaving the little one fatigued.

Amanda observed the peacefully sleeping child. She gently covered him with a blanket before venturing out of the bedroom with unhurried steps.

She had intended to take a solitary walk in the garden. To her astonishment, she stumbled upon Edith wrapped in a coat, standing beneath the moonlit sky.

“Mrs. Alle-” Amanda hesitated, feeling that the formal address was inappropriate. Opting for a more intimate term, she called out, “Mom, what brings you out here?”

Upon hearing her voice, Edith turned around and greeted her with a smile. “You can’t sleep too? I suppose I’m too excited. I couldn’t fall asleep tonight, so I decided to take a walk.”

“I guess I’m just not used to the bed, so I can’t sleep,” Amanda said.

Edith walked over and settled onto a wicker chair. “Join me, my dear. Let’s have a chat, just us mother and daughter.”

Amanda gracefully took her place on the opposite chair, relishing the caress of the gentle breeze against her cheeks. The garden exuded a delicate fragrance, lending a pleasant ambiance to the moment.

‘Don’t let your dad fool you with his early slumber. He, too, was brimming with excitement today, eagerly anticipating this moment for quite some time,” Edith remarked.

Amanda offered a gentle smile but remained silent.

Edith continued, “These past years, you have endured so much. Your dad informed me about the hardships you faced under your adoptive father’s mistreatment, and how he consistently demanded money from you. Is that true?”

As she spoke, her eyes shimmered with genuine concern.

<

1:1

a gentle smile. “Those are all things of the past now. The one who endured the most was my mother. She faced countless hardships throughout the years. Wherever she went, she always took me with her. I found happiness in being by her

Amanda knew that although Elias didn’t fulfill his duties as a husband and showed no concern or care for her, he did step in when her mother passed

That

time, she even thought she could

hint of nostalgia in her eyes. Speaking slowly, she said, “Elias is

help but speak up for Elias. “Mom, let Dad support him.

are a family now, and he

was better to have someone

hesitantly, “Amanda, is there still a chance between

support

lips gradually faded. The truth was, she

a glimmer of trust had rekindled within her toward Elias, yet she couldn’t shake her fear of repeating past

that for now. Let’s talk about something more enjoyable.

and responded, “There’s no need for that. Aiden and I can sleep in the same room. For now, he still can’t bear to be separated

2/4

|||

<

gradually returned to

the recognition banquet, Jack took matters into his own hands and issued an official announcement on the company’s website, acknowledging Amanda’s rightful place in the family. The revelation

turn of events only fueled Crispin’s anxiety, and he felt

Stephanie’s days grew increasingly unbearable. She felt utterly neglected

haven’t they come for dinner?” Stephanie had spent entire day sulking in her room. The evening had arrived, yet there was no sign of

the

and Mrs. Allegra suggested you proceed without them. They are in the garden, enjoying their time with Aiden, digging in the

Digging in the soil?

engaged in soil-digging activities with a three-year-old toddler in the garden. What a disgrace! The way they spoil that child

lips as she placed her

bothered to check on her.

down for dinner, fearing that she might go hungry, but now, the couple seemed to have their minds consumed by the

signaling the arrival of a