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

did this child learn all of that

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

like Mr. Simon is very

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

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

up and was beginning to develop

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

Howard from arranging further blind

airport exit for a long time until she 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 noble gentleman.

man.

you been waiting for long. Amanda?” he asked gently, to which Amanda shook her head. “I

didn’t you bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed

no?”

little embarrassed and didn’t know how to put it

couldn’t help asking,

a favor tonight? It’s really urgent

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

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

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

you want to know why I need you to be my boyfriend?” She looked

your reasons. I’d like to hear it out if you’re

don’t.”

gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a

second, insecurity washed over her again. I guess I

you so much, Boss! I shall work hard to repay you.” Amanda would take up more cases

chuckled. “You’re the kind of employee I

that, the two

them to the Winters Manor, where Howard

still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that Amanda already

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

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

butler approached Howard. “Old Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She

nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a massive boulder was weighing down

much in love too…” the butler

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

Howard asked as he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the