The Lawyer’s Romance in Law

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?”

with twinkling eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany.

man? Where did this child learn

bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny body around and

about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if

how will I be doomed? There are plenty of men in

of them are Mr. Simon! They’re

no comeback to that. 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 so

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

quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates for

luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a

man.

for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which Amanda shook

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

no?”

didn’t

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

It’s really urgent and I

at once, thinking Amanda had

“Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To

to be your boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped

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

hear it out if you’re willing

don’t.”

was gentle and considerate. He would certainly

next second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever.

you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she was still in the country

“You’re the kind of

two

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

Winters Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that Amanda already had a

He wished she didn’t and that she wouldn’t come over. That way, Elias would still

Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda

then, the butler approached Howard. “Old Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man over,

uncomfortable. It was like a massive

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

arrived in the living room to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward