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?”

up at his mother with twinkling eyes, thinking she was finally struck with an epiphany. “I’ve done the calculations, Mommy. Mr. Simon suits you very

was rendered speechless. Perfect man? Where did this

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

to think about it! A fine man like Mr. Simon is very popular with the ladies. You’ll be doomed if someone

I be doomed? There are

Simon! They’re

Suddenly, it hit her that her little boy had grown up and was beginning to develop his own

to the country. After work, Amanda went to the airport to

needed to quickly stop Howard from arranging further

cart. He had a handsome face with a gentle smile. He

man.

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

I thought you two were supposed to welcome me

no?”

a little embarrassed and didn’t know how

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

really urgent and I can’t

turned solemn at once, thinking Amanda

stuttering. “Well, can you… maybe… pretend to be my boyfriend for the night? To get through this situation

overcame Simon before a chuckle escaped

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

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

don’t.”

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

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

Amanda would take up more cases for Simon while she

chuckled. “You’re the

two exchanged

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

paced back and forth anxiously, still having trouble coming to terms with

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

over with her boyfriend? That would mean the chances of Elias

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

uncomfortable. It

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

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

your boyfriend?” Howard asked as he slowly got up. The longer he sized the young man up, the more heartbroken he was, for Simon didn’t appear any lesser