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?”

an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very well.

man? Where did this child learn all of

time. Go wash up and go to bed now!” She turned

“Mommy, you really have to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very

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

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

her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own

came the day Simon returned to the country. After work, Amanda went to

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates for

with a gentle smile. He wore

man.

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

you bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know how to put

and couldn’t help asking,

you do me a favor tonight? It’s really

turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda had encountered great

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

before a chuckle escaped him.

you to be

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

don’t.”

Simon really was gentle and considerate. He would certainly be a perfect husband who doted on

over her again. I guess I

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 a

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

trouble coming to terms with the fact

a boyfriend? He wished she didn’t and that she

would he do if Amanda came over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and

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

felt nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a

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

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

Howard asked as he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the more heartbroken he was, for Simon