The Lawyer’s Romance in Law

Chapter 5 Why Did You Stop Pretending?

announced, “Mr. Winters sent me to protect you until you safely arrive at the Winters Manor tomorrow night.” Speechless, Amanda complained, Elias is such a shrewd! It seems like I can’t avoid meeting Old Mr. Winters, but I can’t let the bodyguard send me home, or else he will notice my baby. Then, she called Helean and deliberately walked away before the call was answered. His voice came from the other end, and she quickly instructed, “Helean, I need to trouble you to take care of my son. I might not return tonight, so please take care of him.” “Would you mind if I brought your son home with me tonight?” “Sure. You just have to keep him company. He’s very obedient and would go to bed after drinking his milk.” … Meanwhile, Elias returned to his car and was relieved when he saw Amanda entering the bodyguard’s car after making a call. As for Grace, sitting in the passenger seat, she had witnessed everything that had happened and was bursting with jealousy. She deliberately fell into the swimming pool, thinking she could attract his attention. However, she did not predict he would still chase that woman to the parking lot. With a towel wrapped around her body, she put on a pitiful expression and sobbed, “Elias, are you going to get back with your ex-wife? Have you forgotten about that night at the ceremonial banquet four years ago? I even gave you my virginity. You said you would take responsibility and promised Yelan before he passed away…” Elias used his long fingers to massage his forehead, seemingly frustrated. “Don’t overthink it, and stop mentioning that night. I know what happened and will take responsibility for my actions.” That was why he did not believe Amanda when she said she was pregnant because of that night four years ago. When he awoke the next day, he saw Grace lying beside him with her clothes all messed up. There was even a patch of red on the snow-white bedsheets. At that moment, he was stunned. However, Grace was Yelan Murphy’s younger sister, and Yelan was his most trusted bodyguard, who died a tragic death to save his life. Back then, he begged Elias to take care of Grace with his last breath… Hence, despite not having any feelings for her, he had to abide by his promise. Grace noticed there seemed to be a trace of frustration on Elias’ face, so she quickly explained, “I’m sorry, Elias. It’s because I was too afraid to lose you…” “I’ll bring you home.” He turned on the engine and left. She wanted to stay a little longer, but when she saw his cold countenance, she decided to save it for next time. … In the evening of the following day… Throughout the day, the loyal bodyguard Elias assigned to Amanda followed her around until he safely escorted her to the Winters Manor. She descended the car unwillingly and saw Elias standing outside the manor, waiting for her. “Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived.” Elias hummed in response. “Good. You may leave now. I’ll send her home later.” “Yes, Mr. Winters.” Noticing the bodyguard had left, Amanda wanted to slip away, but Elias grabbed her slim wrist. “Amanda, do you think you can escape?” “Let go of me! I can walk on my own!” She struggled to free her wrist, but the man kept a tight hold on her. “Grandpa had taken great care of you when you