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?”

mother with twinkling 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

did this child learn all of that

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

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 him

will I be doomed? There are plenty of men in this

Simon!

little boy had grown up

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

from arranging

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 like a

man.

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

Aiden along? I thought

no?”

little embarrassed and didn’t know how to put

couldn’t

me a favor tonight? It’s really urgent

is it?” Simon turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda

wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe…

boyfriend? Surprise overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped him.

need you to

your reasons. I’d like to hear it out if you’re willing to share, but it’s fine if

don’t.”

and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect husband who doted on his

the next second, insecurity washed over her again. 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 she was still in the country and make some achievements

Simon chuckled. “You’re the kind

two exchanged

the Winters Manor, where Howard

Winters Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms

didn’t and that she wouldn’t come over. That way, Elias would still have

would he do if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the

arrived. She has brought a

Howard felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was

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

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

the young man up, the more heartbroken he was, for Simon