The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 210 The Feeling of Heartache

As Elias listened to his son’s words, his chest tightened as if a hand reached into his chest and gripped his heart, causing aching pain.

It turned out that Aiden had suffered so much grievance in kindergarten. But at that time, he didn’t know anything and couldn’t do anything.

This little guy must’ve been very disappointed in me, his birth father, in many moments, huh? No wonder he doesn’t want a father and thinks a father is useless…

At that, Elias’ eyes turned red-rimmed with oncoming tears. He lowered his head slightly and let out a sigh, his eyes filled with aching tenderness.

“I’m sorry. I promise such things will never happen again. Please forgive me for only showing up now, for missing your life for the past four years. I really… I really didn’t mean it.” He sincerely repented to a three- year-old.

Even though Aiden was just a child, it didn’t mean he should be brushed off casually. One shouldn’t think a child could be easily fooled and that their feelings didn’t matter. Elias could genuinely sense the trauma he had toward his birth father, and he believed the little guy had likely heard even nastier words in school; he just didn’t bring them up.

Just how useless am I to let Aiden suffer such humiliation in school, to let him be blatantly called a b*stard?! Elias mused. If only I had been curious enough to learn about Amanda’s situation and searched for her whereabouts seriously, I would’ve learned about Aiden one way or the other. But… I didn’t…

Aiden gazed with wide eyes at Elias’ sincere expression and contemplated for a long while before finally saying, “Hmm… okay then. I’ll believe you for now, but now, I’m hungry. I want to eat.”

With that, the little munchkin returned to his food. Meals were no joking matter to him, and Amanda never had to worry when it came to eating. He was always a well-behaved child who ate his meals without any fuss.

A chuckle escaped Elias as he picked up his cutleries. But instead of eating, he grabbed some shrimp and placed them on the plate. With patience, he peeled the shrimp and then fed them to Aiden, who graciously opened wide and ate them all.

The dinner ended up quite pleasant. After finishing their meal, Elias spent some time playing with Aiden, Although there was still a hint of awkwardness between father and son, it was much better than before. It was definitely an improvement over their previous avoidance.

Later, Elias received a phone call that required his immediate attention. It seemed to be an important matter. So, Amanda escorted him downstairs, taking advantage of the moonlit night for a leisurely stroll.

sky, the silhouette of this handsome couple walked without uttering a word,

still planning to go abroad? Do you want to

taken aback. What is he trying to say?

no one can control us anymore,” he continued. “If you really want to live abroad,

I agree that a change of

he mentioned ‘Grandpa. It was an address he never

oppose him anymore. Hence, if Amanda wanted to leave now, no one would

so quickly? Before, he was desperate to keep me from leaving, wanting

She couldn’t help asking. She’d be lying if she said she wasn’t upset. After all, it sounded like Elias was

way, Elias explained solemnly, “No, of course, I want you and Aiden to stay. That way, I can see Aiden whenever I want. But I also respect your wishes. If you’re not happy staying here, there’s

up abroad, so he naturally wasn’t accustomed to

murderer, she wouldn’t be happy staying either.

didn’t mean much to Amanda. She wouldn’t stay

her gaze on Elias for a long while. Elias had changed; she thought so

about

your mind. If you want to go abroad. I’ll sort everything out for you.

Elias walked toward his car, saying, “Go on, go back

the man got into the car and slowly disappeared into the night until even the taillights were no longer visible.

way to escape when she was held back, but now that no one was stopping her anymore, and

lifted her head, gazing at the night sky, the bright moonlight, and the few

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