The Barrister's Love in Town

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Amanda’s gaze fell to the floor as she stole a glance at her son, who sat peacefully drinking milk from his bottle. With a wistful smile, she addressed Simon over the phone. “Simon, it’s not right to deceive Miss Gowen. If there’s genuine affection between you two, let fate take its course.”

Before Simon could utter a word in response, she abruptly ended the call, denying him the opportunity to explain himself further.

“Mommy!”

She then turned her attention back to Aiden, cradling his bottle, and inquired, “What’s the matter?”

“Why can’t you be kinder to Uncle Simon?” He defended his favorite stepdad candidate, and his voice tinged with indignation. He genuinely believed that Simon was a good person.

“Since when am I not kind? Finish your milk quickly, and then we’ll take a bath and go to sleep. It’s been too long since you’ve been to kindergarten.”

She then urged her son to finish his milk promptly.

As Aiden continued to sip his milk, he suddenly let out a frustrated huff and tossed the bottle aside. “I was just telling Uncle Simon about the parent-child sports event at kindergarten tomorrow. I wanted him to come with us, Mommy.”

Parent-child sports event….

Amanda feigned a light-hearted tone as she wanted to spare her son any disappointment. “Don’t worry. Mommy will be right there with you. It’s a fun event where parents and children team up. And let me tell you. Mommy’s got some serious athletic skills!”

However, he responded with a knowing look, challenging her words. “Mommy, you always say lying is bad. It makes your nose grow longer, remember?”

She was left speechless and let out a bittersweet chuckle. “Mommy doesn’t lie. Just wait and see tomorrow. I will surprise you, I promise.”

In truth, her athletic abilities were far from impressive. Physical education had always been a struggle for her during school days. However, how challenging could the sports activities at the kindergarten be? She clung to a glimmer of confidence, hoping to prove herself.

Aiden paid no heed to her words, swiftly finishing his milk and urging her toward the bathroom. “All done. Let’s go take a bath!” Without waiting for her, he darted into the bathroom, his excitement palpable.

Left alone in the hallway, Amanda could not help but smile at her son’s spirited demeanor. He just doesn’t believe me, does he?

with the bubbles in the bathtub, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of the upcoming parent-child sports event. Worry etched onto his little face, reflecting the weight

against the doorway, her smile taking on a playful edge. “What’s on your mind? Always

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daddies come to the parent-child sports event tomorrow?” His question pierced

erasing the playfulness

down at the toy

sudden realization washed over her. Am I being too selfish?Does he honestly need his father’s presence? Growing up with only a mother, will he lack the influence of masculinity

he longed for paternal love. The envy in his eyes when he saw other children calling out for their dads tore at her heartstrings.

Elias, acknowledge their child, and let him know about Aiden’s existence?

Uncertainty loomed over her, leaving her at a loss for what

more occasions like parent-child sports day in the future. Could she continu fake her way through each

wish you had a daddy?” She gently touched Aiden’s

Why does everyone else have a daddy except

words pierced through her heart once again, stirring a painful ache within her. Yes. Why does every oth child have a father while mine doesn’t?

her own, without the presence of a

to participate in the parent- child sports event. As expected, all the children were accompanied by their parents, with only a few grandparents in attendance. She was

Was she the sole divorcee in this vast kindergarten, or was it merely an unfortunate coincidence?

tightly holding onto his mother’s

was then Amanda understood how he felt in these situations. It must have

“Aiden, cheer up!”

participate in the sports event. It’s not fun anyway. He was already starting to show

beat, her concern deepening. Why is he starting to withdraw from such occasions? Will this

voice, laced with genuine remorse, emerged behind them.

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voice! It’s Simon!