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.”

rest and recovery, he showed noticeable improvement, and his walking appeared to be back to normal. She trailed closely behind him as they stepped into the Winters

are Grandpa and Aiden?”

soil in

of disgust. “What? Bring Aiden over immediately.

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

Old Mr. Winters right away. Please wait in the living

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

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

not the kind of person who would engage in such behavior, considering his consistent display of

sneered. “Never

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

However, even after searching for

spot

out digging soil in the

you had dinner? Join

decline politely since

me and refuse to share a meal with me, would

have anything urgent to attend to

but chuckle. Seems like she still doesn’t fully grasp Grandpa’s

delicacies. However, Amanda still did not see Aiden’s presence and could not help but look at Howard. “Grandpa, where is Aiden? Call him

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

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

calmly

anxiety grew, and she ate without much

in conversations about unrelated topics. He started to reminisce about Elias’ childhood. “I remember you. were quite mischievous when you

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