The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 178 Howard Refuses to Hand Over Aiden.

Amanda was slightly startled. What do you mean? Grandpa wouldn’t go to such extremes, would he?

“You’re exaggerating. I don’t believe he would stoop to that extent-

Her words abruptly halted as Elias sneered contemptuously. “Do you think you comprehend my grandfather better than I do? When it concerns the Winters Family lineage, he’s more ruthless than anyone else.”

She fell silent. Although she had always known that Howard was eagerly awaiting Aiden’s birth, she contemplated whether he could be capable of such actions.

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As night descended, Amanda and Elias planned to go to Winters Manor to pick Aiden up. Since the man had injured his foot, she took the driver’s seat this time, with him sitting beside her as a passenger.

While driving, her mind was consumed with thoughts of what to do if Howard refused to let her take Aiden home. Lost in her contemplation, she nearly ran a red light.

“Amanda, red light,” Elias indifferently reminded her.

She snapped back to reality and quickly stepped on the brake.

“Don’t lose focus while driving. It’s dangerous. Remember, it’s not just your sake but also Aiden,” he advised sternly.

She humbly accepted his advice and nodded in agreement. Although she was well aware of the dangers of losing focus while driving, she found it difficult to prevent her mind from wandering.

After forty minutes, the car gradually stopped outside Winters Manor. Amanda unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to Elias. “Do you need any assistance getting out of the car?”

Unfastening his seatbelt, he pushed open the car door and exited. “No need. I’m not that weak.”

closely behind him as they stepped into the Winters Manor. The butler, Oscar Pate, noticed their arrival and greeted them with a smile. “Mr. Elias, Miss Bailey,

are Grandpa and Aiden?”

Mr. Winters is digging soil in the garden

turned to one of disgust. “What? Bring Aiden over immediately. He must be

clean freak, digging soil was exceptionally filthy. The thought of being covered in dirt all

replied, “I’ll inform Old Mr. Winters

settled on the couch.

overthinking this? Would he intentionally hide Aiden from us?” she questioned. She

not the kind of person who would engage in such

sneered. “Never

speaking. Howard’s voice came behind them. “Why did you come

around and called out, “Grandpa.” However, even after searching for a while, she could

spot

digging soil in the garden, is

you had dinner? Join

She wanted to decline politely since

manipulation. “You wouldn’t despise me and refuse to share a meal with me, would

have dinner with you. We don’t have anything urgent to attend to either. Amanda quickly agreed, not wanting to hurt

but chuckle.

still did not see Aiden’s presence

are playful. He’s still enjoying himself in the garden. Let’s go ahead and have our meal. Don’t worry about him getting hungry. If he’s hungry, the kitchen can prepare something for him anytime. Besides, these dishes might be too strong

response, she fell silent and shifted her gaze to the composed figure beside her. She gradually sensed Howard’s intentions, realizing he was deliberately trying to stall

Elias calmly said, “Let’s eat.

she

you. were quite mischievous when you were a child, even more so than

could not contain his sinile. His mind was completely occupied with thoughts of