The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 515 Coaxing Her

Amanda was momentarily taken aback and snapped, “Who let you in? Get out! I said I will sleep in my son’s room from now on! Get out!”

Elias’ expression soured, but he managed to keep his temper in check, not wanting to upset. Aiden. He calmly took her hand and suggested, “Let’s discuss this outside so we don’t disturb our son. Besides, he needs to bathe, and the nanny is waiting.”

She was speechless and thought, This man surely knows how to come up with excuses.

Their son chimed in with a touch of teasing. “Daddy, Mommy is mad at you. You should calm her down. It’s not easy to soothe her when she’s upset.”

“Aiden Bailey, hush!”

“Oops… Mommy, you don’t look pretty when you’re angry.” Aiden then playfully stuck out his tongue before retreating to the other side of the bed.

Elias gently held Amanda’s wrist and urged, “Don’t be upset with our little guy. It’s my fault. Please, let me explain. Remember, we agreed not to argue in front of our child?”

She found herself at a loss for words as he skillfully used her words against her.

“Aiden, be a good boy and let the nanny help you with your bath.”

“Okay, Daddy. Remember to coax Mommy, or she’ll get even angrier,” Aiden advised.

Elias smiled helplessly and replied, “I know.” He then led Amanda back to their master bedroom. She quickly pulled away from his arm and sat at the dressing table, ignoring him.

anger. He

He studied her annoyed expression and searched for the right words to ease her noticed her mood seemed slightly better now that they were back in the bedroom.

Then, he took off his suit jacket and tossed it on the bed, loosened his tie, and sat at the edge of the bed. He looked at his wife and asked, “Honey, are you not going to talk to me?”

idly toyed with

collar, and got up. He approached Amanda from behind and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. “Sorry, I messed up. I’m ready to face whatever punishment

I don’t want to speak to you until next month. You can sleep on the couch, and I’ll take the bed.” She

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him a

sleeping on the couch wasn’t an option. He had a

running water echoed from the bathroom. As Elias heard it, he couldn’t help. but picture Amanda showering inside, making his Adam’s apple

head?

she emerged from the bathroom wearing her pajamas. Her hair was partially dried, her skin flawless, and her

wandering thoughts, or else I won’t forgive you.” She lay on the bed and picked. up her phone to pass the

looked at her with longing eyes and spoke hoarsely, “Honey, don’t be so hard on me. I haven’t done anything unforgivable. I hung up

attempt to talk your way out of this, or I

the room, tantalizing his

shower.” She saw through his intentions but intended to give him a

shower, can I sleep on

it! The couch is your only option tonight, or I’ll sleep in the other room.

a resigned sigh. Then, he removed his shirt, revealing

a glance at Elias’ chiseled physique and couldn’t help but wonder, Is he using his muscular charm to entice me? Unfortunately for

this.

running in the bathroom, she couldn’t help but scoff

the bathroom, draped in just a towel around his waist, his wet hair clinging to his

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