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?”

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

did this child learn all of

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

Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone else gets

doomed? There are plenty of men in this

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

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

returned to the country. After work, Amanda went to

to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind

had a handsome face with a

man.

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

along? I thought you two were supposed to welcome

no?”

little embarrassed and didn’t know how to put it

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

favor tonight? It’s really urgent and I can’t

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

her wristwatch while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night?

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

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

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

don’t.”

would certainly be a perfect husband who doted on his

again. I guess I don’t deserve him. Whatever. Enough overthinking,

so much, 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 to

the kind

that, the two

Winters Manor, where Howard was pacing around anxiously like

paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming

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

would mean the chances

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

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

pretty good match and very much in love too…” the butler revealed, disheartening Howard

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

your boyfriend?” Howard asked as he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the