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. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well. He’s the

rendered speechless. Perfect man? Where did this child learn

wash up and go to bed now!” She turned

you really have to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else gets to him first!” he said

how will I be doomed? There are plenty of

Mr. Simon! They’re different. Different, I tell

grown up and was beginning

the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick him up before

Howard from arranging further blind

time until she finally saw Simon approaching her with a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing tall and elegant like a noble gentleman. As

man.

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

along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

felt a little embarrassed and didn’t know how

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

a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and

it?” Simon turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda had

stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the

a chuckle escaped

why I need you to

to hear it out if you’re willing to share,

don’t.”

and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect

next second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess

repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for

“You’re the kind

that, the two

that, Amanda drove them to the Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around

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

wished she didn’t and that she wouldn’t

do if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

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

felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive

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

arrived in the living room to find a devastated Howard,