Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 325 A Happy Family of Three

Meanwhile…

Taylor couldn’t help but feel irritable. “What’s the point of you still sticking around? Can’t you see that Elias still has no interest in you?”

Rosie, on the other hand, was sitting at the dresser while studying her face in the mirror. I haven’t taken good care of my skin during those years in the sanatorium. Seems like my skin has lost some of its elasticity. “You go back, Taylor. Don’t worry about me. I’ll take good care of myself, and besides, I won’t get hurt staying here.”

Taylor replied, “I’m begging you to leave, you silly girl! What’s the point of insisting? That Amanda lady did beg you to stay, but it was clear at a glance that she wasn’t willing to say that! We, the Momseys, aren’t such shameless people! Come on, let’s go!” Then, he stepped forward and grabbed her hand in an attempt to take her away.

To his great dismay, Rosie drew her hand back from his. “Taylor, I’m begging you, too. Can you leave now? I just want to stay here, even if I’d only get to see Eli a few more times a day like this.”

“You’re hopeless! I don’t care about you anymore! Don’t call me for anything from now on, you ingrate! You only know how to side with someone else instead of your own brother!” Looking frustrated, he furiously turned around and left her bedroom, slamming the door shut with a loud bang as if to vent his

anger.

Rosie, however, smiled at her own reflection in the mirror. She caressed her face, saying, “What a top- notch actor you are! It’s time to take care of your skin, though.” She had seen Amanda’s skin up close while being helped by her tonight. It’s so fair and radiant and has such a delicate feel to it; no wonder Eli is infatuated with her. Is there a man who dislikes women with peach-and-cream skin? But now that I can finally stay by Eli’s side. I guess there won’t be anyone to shoo me away anymore.

The next morning, Rosie sat in the dining room early, awaiting the others to come together for breakfast. Soon, she heard the muffled sound of approaching footsteps, which she knew must belong to Elias. She didn’t even have to guess who it belonged to.

And sure enough, the man slowly entered her line of sight, whereupon she put on a rehearsed sweet smile. “Good morning, Eli.”

“Uh-huh. Good morning.” Elias was more or less surprised to see her.

American breakfast was served and placed before him. “Mr. Winters, here is the American

plate. Neither of them spoke; Elias had nothing much to say

when Aiden’s energetic, childlike voice suddenly rang

lips; he put down his knife and fork and looked back to watch Amanda and their son walk into the

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mother and son talked and laughed as they entered the dining room, only to see Rosie sitting there. Amanda was startled for

the whole

to say to Aiden, “Aiden,

haughty look on his face, the boy clambered onto his dining chair. Then, he picked up a piece of bread and shoved it

Amanda smiled helplessly.

a smile, “It’s okay. Aiden is still angry with

over, asking, “Miss Bailey, what would you and Mr. Aiden like to eat for breakfast? Would you prefer a traditional

some dumplings. Can you

Miss Bailey. I’ll bring them

maid had left, Amanda put the bib on Aiden and said to him tenderly, “Take your time when eating your congee later, you

Mommy, I want to eat dumplings,

“Okay.”

then cast a glance at the breakfast placed before Rosie before curling his lips in disgust. “Looks tasteless at a glance,” he remarked. Then, he took a fancy to the breakfast placed before Elias, which he stared at greedily with puppy-dog eyes. “Daddy, is your

the corner of his mouth. “Look

he brought it to Aiden’s lips. upon which the little boy

Elias pushed his plate