Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Amanda was captivated by his flawless profile, but the words she spoke next seemed to hang in the air. laden with unspoken tension. “I heard that the paternity test you did doesn’t match with Aiden.” Her voice tinged with discomfort as if she struggled to catch her breath amidst the weight of the revelation.

Elias’ pitch-black eyes slightly widened, then darkened. Who told you that?”

“That Lawrence… Aren’t you even a bit suspicious?” She couldn’t help but stand up for herself, a sense of surprise washing over her as she realized he had no intention of addressing the matter.

There’s no need to say anything. It’s definitely a lie.”

Although Amanda also thought the same, Elias’ reaction genuinely surprised her.

“Why are you so sure? Aren’t you afraid that I might have betrayed you?” Amanda’s expression was earnest and she didn’t seem to be joking.

As Elias gazed upon her current expression, a chuckle effortlessly escaped him. “Even if I give you ten times the courage, you wouldn’t dare.”

“What makes you think I wouldn’t dare? Why are you so certain?” She didn’t like his confidence, which even bordered on arrogance.

The man breathed a profound sigh as his slender fingers caressed her cheek tenderly. Tm only certain that Amanda from four years ago wouldn’t dare. As for the current you, I can’t say for sure.”

She felt a subtle surprise washing over her as his words puzzled her initially. However, after a brief moment of contemplation, a flicker of realization illuminated her expression.

Four years ago, Elias was confident that Amanda’s love and loyalty ran deep for him. However, the tides of time had brought about significant changes, and he had caused her immense pain. Nevertheless, if she were to betray his trust and stray from their path, it would send his world into a chaotic whirlwind of panic and despair. For him, the once-overflowing love she had shown him four years ago now seemed to have waned, a poignant realization that he couldn’t escape blaming himself for entirely.

With a genuine and solemn gaze, she inquired, “Are you saying that I don’t love you enough now and that I might do something to hurt you?”

Then, he chuckled lightly. “Although I couldn’t bear it, you have the right to do so because I hurt you too deeply.”

At this vulnerable moment, Amanda’s heart seemed to melt. As she curled her fingers, she discovered a side of Elias she hadn’t anticipated behind his invincible facade, he, too, experienced moments of vulnerability.

“If I do something to hurt you, how would you handle it?” She suddenly became curious about how he would respond four years later. If it were four years ago, it would be clear that he would kick her out of Winters Family and never see her again.

However…

but I

betray you?” she

did something that hurt him,

she looked at him in a daze,

drew her closer with a tender embrace and kissed her earlobe. “Don’t leave me. I don’t want to experience the pain of losing loved ones again. If it happens again, I might consider ending my

She

help but smile as he noticed Amanda’s powerful reaction. The sight warmed his heart and reassured him that he held a meaningful place in her

that this man was incredibly fragile behind his seemingly invincible exterior, unable to endure any more emotional blows. Witnessing loved ones depart, one by one, inflicted a pain too heavy for anyone

her heart. After all, she was the one who fell

locking eyes with her in a moment of unspoken. connection. He leaned in slowly, their lips meeting in a soft, lingering kiss. To his delight, this time, she didn’t refuse; instead, her arms wrapped around his body, embracing him back as she responded

Elias, and his passion soared to new

the Sacred

we’ve found a suspicious woman. She always seems to be deliberately appearing around us,” the bodyguard

at him and

showing up around

from Amanda, there were no women he knew in Cludan. Who could this woman be? “Find out as soon as

Elias already knows the paternity test result, but he still doesn’t want to hand over the child to us. What

Then, use force.”

“Very well.”

reservoir of patience had finally run dry. There

end of the line were the Lawrences. Following a brief yet meaningful exchange, he hung up. Take the child

“Understood.”

preparing to move out. However, as soon as she stepped out of the residential complex, a car blocked

our master requests your

“Who is your master?”