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.

***

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.”

trailed closely behind him as they stepped into the Winters Manor. The butler, Oscar Pate, noticed their arrival and greeted

and

is digging soil

Bring Aiden over immediately. He must be

soil was exceptionally filthy. The thought of being covered in dirt

Winters right away. Please wait in

and Amanda went to the living room and settled on the couch. Shortly after, the servants

you overthinking this? Would he intentionally hide Aiden

engage in such behavior, considering his

sneered. “Never speak

he finished speaking. Howard’s voice came behind them. “Why did you come so soon? I was hoping

even after

spot

out digging soil in the garden, is

had dinner? Join me for

decline politely since she intended to bring Aiden

emotional manipulation. “You wouldn’t despise me and

no, that’s not it.. Alright, we’ll have dinner with you. We don’t have anything urgent to attend to either. Amanda quickly agreed, not wanting to hurt Howard’s

chuckle.

the dining table with a variety of delicious delicacies. However, Amanda still did not see Aiden’s presence and could not

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

to the composed figure beside her. She gradually sensed Howard’s intentions, realizing he was deliberately trying to stall for time

response to her pleading gaze, Elias calmly said,

and she ate without

He started to reminisce about Elias’ childhood. “I remember you. were quite mischievous when you were a child, even more so than Aiden. He’s more well-behaved than you

not contain his sinile. His mind was completely occupied with thoughts of playing with Aiden as soon