The Lawyer’s Romance in Law

Chapter 25 Elias Erected a Tombstone for His Son

“Mom….” Tears welled up in Amanda’s eyes when she saw her mother’s tombstone.

At that, she looked up to force her tears back. She didn’t want to shed any tears in front of Elias. She didn’t want him to see her vulnerable side.

“Cry if you want, Elias murmured when he saw her holding her tears back. “It’s just you and me here.

“But you’re here!” she retorted before asking, “Why in the world have you brought me here?”

Elias did not say anything. He only walked over to the adjacent grave and stood there, his tall, handsome figure shrouded in loneliness.

Baffled, Amanda followed him and when she saw the words engraved on the tombstone, she was dumbfounded.

Here lies the beloved son of Elias Winters’

The corner of Amanda’s lips twitched in response. This… He… What blasphemy is this?! How can Elias curse my son?!

“W-What is the meaning of this? Why erect a tombstone? Is it even necessary?”

Despite being a lawyer, Amanda was at a loss for words and her thoughts were scattered. She wasn’t sure how to feel anymore.

I can’t possibly tell Elias that our son is still alive and that he’d only be cursing the little one by erecting a tombstone in his name, can I?!

“This is proof that my child existed,” Elias muttered as he fixed his profound gaze on the empty tombstone, rendering Amanda speechless.

You’ve got to be kidding me! She, on the other hand, didn’t like this idea. After all, the little brat was alive and kicking at home. You… This… He…

to dissuade Elias as she looked at his handsome side profile. “Um… Hear me out, alright? I was only a little over a month into my pregnancy back then. The fetus wasn’t even fully developed yet. If anything, it was only the size of a blueberry at most. It technically

this little one, no matter how many other children. I have! You’re his mother. How can you be so heartless? How can

other hand, was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me? Heartless? Who was

on Aiden?! But the key now us that Aiden is alive and kicking, and an adorable little munchkin at that! How rude of Elias

it not make you upset when this constantly reminds you of the child you gave up?” Amanda nearly blurted out the fact that Arden was still

me to never make this mistake ever again,” Elias commented with great remorse

really pregnant? Why didn’t I question it?

no way around

child was lost four years ago means that I can

she

Elias’ attention. With that, he fixed his gaze

and repeated with incredulity. “You want to set me up on a blind date? Please tell me this is a joke, Grandpa. W-What are you doing? I told you I already have

set up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now, Howard wanted to set her up with

swear these two Winterses are sent by the heavens to

to the phone. “What kind of mischief are you up to again. Grandpa? Who said you could

Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last time I checked, you two have divorced. What are

Elias thought his

another guy? What is this old

the other end of the line. “Old Mr. Winters? Old Mr. Winters, are you okay? Wake

the phone, “Mr. Elias, Old

come over!”

wasn’t always in the best shape and