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. He’s the epitome of

did this child

bed now!” She turned the boy’s tiny body

man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies.

how will I be doomed? There

Simon! They’re different. Different, I

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

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

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further blind dates for

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

man.

to which Amanda shook her

bring Aiden along? I thought you two were supposed to

no?”

felt a little embarrassed and didn’t

noticed her discomfort and couldn’t help asking,

a favor tonight? It’s really urgent and

solemn at once, thinking Amanda had

while stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for

overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped

know why I need you to be my boyfriend?”

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

don’t.”

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

insecurity washed over her again. I guess I

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

Simon chuckled. “You’re the

two

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

Winters Manor, Howard paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that Amanda

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

with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias and Amanda ever remarrying

butler approached Howard. “Old Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey has arrived. She has brought a man over, and the way

nervous and uncomfortable. It was like a

like a pretty good match and very much in love too…” the butler

to find a devastated Howard, who looked toward them in response, only to resign completely after seeing Simon

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