The Barrister's Love in Town

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?”

eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well. He’s the epitome

Perfect man? Where did this child learn

look at the time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny

like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed

will I be doomed? There are

are Mr. Simon! They’re different. Different,

up and was beginning to develop his own ideas. He could no

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

quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind

a luggage cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He wore a beige windbreaker. standing

man.

he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head. “I just

I thought you two were supposed

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know how

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

really urgent and I can’t find

solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered

that, she smiled awkwardly and rubbed her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for

your boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him. “Sure thing. It’s

I need you to be my boyfriend?”

out if

don’t.”

was gentle and considerate. He would certainly be

over her again. I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever. Enough

more cases for Simon

“You’re the kind of employee

the two

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

paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the fact

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

came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances

Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man over, and the way

see? Tell me!” Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was

match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter

Amanda and Simon arrived in the living room to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in

Is this… your boyfriend?” Howard asked as he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the more heartbroken he was, for Simon didn’t appear any lesser