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?”

at his mother with twinkling eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr.

Perfect man? Where did this

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

it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular

will I be doomed? There are plenty of men in

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

her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own ideas. He could no longer be

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

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates

handsome face with a

man.

been waiting for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which

Aiden along? I thought you two were

no?”

embarrassed and didn’t know how to

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

tonight? It’s really urgent

Simon turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered

rubbed her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To get through this situation I’m

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

you to be

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

don’t.”

touched. Simon really was gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect

next second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess I don’t

work hard to repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she was still in the country and make some

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind

the two

Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around anxiously like an ant on

forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms

Amanda really gotten a boyfriend? He wished she didn’t and that she wouldn’t come over. That way, Elias would still

That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying would be

Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a

see? Tell me!” Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive boulder was

much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard as the latter slumped onto

Howard, who looked toward them

he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the more heartbroken he was, for Simon didn’t appear any lesser than Elias in terms of