Chapter 29 An Awkward Dinner

Later, Amanda returned warily to Lotus Waterfront and found Colette making dinner while Aiden’s chirps came from inside the bedroom.

He seemed to be on the phone with Simon again.

Why does this little brat call Simon whenever he gets the chance?

At that, she tip-toed to the doorway and quietly pushed the door open, only to find the little one giggling over the phone.

She leaned closer, wanting to hear what the two were talking about.

“Will you really be coming back the day after tomorrow, Mr. Simon? You’re not lying to me, are you? Why didn’t Mommy tell me anything about it?”

“Really. Maybe she wants to give you a surprise.”

“Wow! What a surprise! Will you treat me to yummy food when you come back, Mr. Simon? Mommy won’t let me eat any of them. Hmph!”

“Sure thing. Your mommy and I will take you out for yummy food. You can eat whatever you like; I’ll back you up.”

“Yay! Thank you, Mr. Simon!”

After hearing their conversation, Amanda had to admit that Simon had a way of coaxing a child despite never having been a dad himself. How does he have so much experience? Is he gifted at it?

With that, she entered the bedroom and deliberately cleared her throat.

Instantly, Aiden jumped out of bed like a startled bunny and said to Simon, “Mommy’s home! She doesn’t like it when I interrupt your work. I’ll see you in two days, Mr. Simon. Bye!”

At that, the boy speedily hung up and chucked the phone to the armchair aside.

“Mommy, I’ve only talked to Mr. Simon for a few minutes. I definitely didn’t interrupt his work. I called during his break,” Aiden explained solemnly with eyes filled with innocence.

“Really? How do you know that he’s on a break?” Amanda feigned sternness.

“I calculated it. The time difference between here and Esmos is such that it’s Mr. Simon’s break time now,” said the little one as he calculated with his tiny hands. It seemed that he had indeed taken a lot of time to get to the result.

Tsk… This little devil is quite smart.

At that, she ruffled his hair and sighed. “Do you like Simon that much?”

she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well. He’s the

Perfect man? Where did

Just look at the time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny body around and

going at it. “Mommy, you really have to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed

I be doomed? There are plenty

of them are Mr. Simon! They’re different. Different,

Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own ideas. He could no longer be deceived

work, Amanda went to the airport to pick him up before heading to

Howard from arranging

until she finally saw Simon approaching her with a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with

man.

been waiting for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head. “I just

didn’t you bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

and didn’t

her discomfort and couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong? Has

do me a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and I can’t find anyone

it?” Simon turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda

smiled awkwardly and rubbed her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To

Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle

want to know why I need you to be my boyfriend?” She looked up

hear it out if you’re willing to share, but it’s fine if

don’t.”

certainly be a perfect husband who doted on his wife

I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever. Enough overthinking,

more cases

chuckled. “You’re the kind of

two

to the Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around anxiously like

still having trouble coming to terms with the fact

a boyfriend? He wished she didn’t and that she wouldn’t

over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man over, and the way I see

felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like

like a pretty good match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter slumped

in the living room to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to resign completely after

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