The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 25 Elias Erected a Tombstone for His Son

“Mom….” Tears welled up in Amanda’s eyes when she saw her mother’s tombstone.

At that, she looked up to force her tears back. She didn’t want to shed any tears in front of Elias. She didn’t want him to see her vulnerable side.

“Cry if you want, Elias murmured when he saw her holding her tears back. “It’s just you and me here.

“But you’re here!” she retorted before asking, “Why in the world have you brought me here?”

Elias did not say anything. He only walked over to the adjacent grave and stood there, his tall, handsome figure shrouded in loneliness.

Baffled, Amanda followed him and when she saw the words engraved on the tombstone, she was dumbfounded.

Here lies the beloved son of Elias Winters’

The corner of Amanda’s lips twitched in response. This… He… What blasphemy is this?! How can Elias curse my son?!

“W-What is the meaning of this? Why erect a tombstone? Is it even necessary?”

Despite being a lawyer, Amanda was at a loss for words and her thoughts were scattered. She wasn’t sure how to feel anymore.

I can’t possibly tell Elias that our son is still alive and that he’d only be cursing the little one by erecting a tombstone in his name, can I?!

“This is proof that my child existed,” Elias muttered as he fixed his profound gaze on the empty tombstone, rendering Amanda speechless.

You’ve got to be kidding me! She, on the other hand, didn’t like this idea. After all, the little brat was alive and kicking at home. You… This… He…

Elias as she looked at his handsome side profile. “Um… Hear me out, alright? I was only a little over a month into my pregnancy back then. The fetus wasn’t even fully developed yet. If anything, it was only the size of a blueberry at most. It technically couldn’t even be considered a fetus, so you don’t have to

one, no matter how many other children. I have! You’re his mother. How can you be so heartless? How can you not stand seeing a tombstone erected for him?! Elias hit

other hand, was stumped by Elias’ accusation. Me? Heartless? Who was it

key now us that Aiden is alive and kicking, and an adorable little munchkin at that! How rude of Elias to

to erect this tombstone? Aren’t you just upsetting people? Does it not make you upset when this constantly reminds you of the child you gave

ever again,” Elias commented with great remorse

Amanda was really pregnant? Why

It seemed that there was no way around this unless

that I can keep Aiden by my side forever, so be it. It will be good for everyone too.

phone rang, and she found it was a

attention. With that,

joke, Grandpa. W-What are you doing? I told you I already

up a tombstone for their ‘dead’ son and now,

hullabaloo?! I swear these two Winterses are sent by the heavens to torture

phone. “What kind of mischief are you up to again. Grandpa? Who said you could set Amanda

heard Elias voice coming from the other end of the line. “Last time I checked, you two have divorced. What are you

thinking, setting Amanda up with other men?” Never had Elias thought his grandfather would come around overnight when the elder still wouldn’t give up keeping him and Amanda together just the

up with another guy? What is

voice came from the other end of the line. “Old Mr.

bodyguard said directly to the phone, “Mr. Elias, Old Mr. Winters has fainted.

come over!”

Elias at once. Howard wasn’t always in the best shape and he would suffer from high blood

fainted. “What are you standing here for? Go to your grandfather!” she stated as