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?”

was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr.

did

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

was still 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 if someone else gets to

There are plenty

Simon! They’re different. Different, I tell

to that. Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and was beginning to

returned to the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to pick

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates

at the airport exit for a long 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

man.

Amanda?” he asked gently, to which Amanda shook

Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

felt a little embarrassed and didn’t know how to

too, noticed her discomfort and couldn’t help

me a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and I

at once, thinking Amanda

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

boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him.

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

your reasons. I’d like to hear it out if you’re willing to

don’t.”

gentle and considerate. He would certainly

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

Boss! I shall work hard to repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind of

that, the two exchanged a

Howard was pacing around anxiously like

still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that

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

he do if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying

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

felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive

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

find a devastated Howard, who looked