Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Amanda forced a bitter smile, not wanting to bring up the matter. It’s hard to put into words. Besides, she didn’t want Simon to laugh at her after she told him the story.

I have something to take care of. Let’s talk another time. I have to go”

Amanda had been avoiding Simon’s gaze, not wanting to say another word. After all, I don’t have the right to talk to him, and I probably deserve it.

He could tell something was wrong with her, so he reached out to stop her. “Are you avoiding me? Although we can’t be lovers, we were good partners and good friends once. Can I not even talk to you now?”

“I-I’m busy. Let’s talk another day, okay?”

Clearly, she was feeling uneasy, so Simon couldn’t bring himself to pressure her further. He withdrew his arm. “You’re trying to avoid Elias seeing us together, aren’t you? He’s the winner now. Why would he be afraid of me, especially when I’m out of the game?”

His words carried a hint of self-mockery.

Amanda was stunned momentarily, but she was no longer facing away from him. After all, she could run, but she couldn’t hide.

“It’s not what you think, Simon. Elias isn’t that kind of person. How about this? Let’s find a place to sit and talk. We shouldn’t talk on the roadside.””

Simon smiled. “Sure. That’s a good idea. Besides, I owe you a meal. I’ll make up for it tonight. Therefore, allow me to treat you to dinner.”

Dinner?

Amanda looked up at the sky and belatedly realized that it had turned dark. I can’t believe I spent the afternoon wandering on the streets. The time sure passes quickly!

At the same moment, a car passed them. The pair didn’t notice that Elias was sitting inside the car.

the street. He couldn’t help but furrow his brows as he

me? By allowing another man to touch her

wife was a promiscuous woman. To think they

the clubhouse, Simon brought Amanda to a private room

them the dishes and left the room immediately, leaving

Simon, even if it was

you mind telling me

when they met up. He had been trying to ask her but didn’t

with a smile. “You think so? But I’ve been doing

to talk about it, that’s fine.” Simon didn’t want to push her, so he changed the topic. “By the way, how’s Aiden doing recently? Has he adapted to the local kindergarten? I passed the kindergarten several times but

the mention of Aiden. She just kept eating without

her expression didn’t go unnoticed by Simon. He asked with a frown, “What’s wrong? Did something happen to him?”

snapped to him, and she explained, her voice uncertain. “Nothing happened to Aiden. He’s fine. He has been staying

“Are you sure?”

Nothing happened. You’re hungry, aren’t you? Let’s dig in. We should leave after the meal. I don’t feel like staying here.” Amanda continued eating. Even though she had no appetite at

puzzled. “Why don’t you want to

I’ve been busy recently…”

up an excuse because he hadn’t heard of her doing any job recently. After failing to reach out to Amanda, their client came to

to fidget in her seat. She felt that

the restroom.” Then, Amanda got up and left the private

looked at her plate, which was still full of food. He could tell Am no appetite, yet

told him that something had indeed happened, but she refused to

the restroom just to avoid Simon’s prying gaze. She didn’t know