The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 213 Do I Address Uncle Elias as Daddy From Now On?

When Jack turned his head, he saw that the duo had returned home together.

Elias was stoic, whereas Stephanie had a long face. It was obvious that she was furious with Jack.

“Dad, did you ask Elias to bring me back?!”

Even though Stephanie had long guessed it, she still wanted to hear the answer from the horse’s mouth.

Jack nodded upon hearing that. “Obviously. Was I supposed to watch you elope with that poor boy? I’ll have you know that from today onward, you are grounded to prepare for the engagement ceremony next month. Just watch me break your legs if you dare to leave the house!”

“Dad, you are being unreasonable! I’m also telling you right now that I won’t get married if my partner is not Crisp! I—”

Stephanie had once again lost control of herself and expressed her true thoughts.

The man beside her forced a cough as if to remind her what she was doing.

Stephanie soon understood his signal and immediately shut up. She then cleared her throat before, mumbling, “I… I am a little sleepy. I’m going upstairs to sleep.”

With that, she planned to head upstairs.

Jack could see that the two youngsters seemed to have a secret, so he narrowed his eyes and boomed at his daughter. “Stop right there! What was it that you wanted to say just now?”

“I wasn’t trying to say anything. I’m only begging for you to spare Crisp, or I’ll make sure the ceremony doesn’t go smoothly. You know what I’m capable of!”

engagement

At that, Stephanie turned and headed upstairs without a backward glance, leaving the rest to Elias to explain to Jack.

She was dumbfounded when Elias told her of his plans while they were on the road earlier. For the time being, she would regard him as a scheming man because no one was as shrewd as her father.

Presently, Jack looked at Elias. “What is the meaning of this?”

but I’m trying to drag it out with her. She trusts me now because she thinks that I

one of doubt to a faint smile. “Huh. So, you promised her that she’ll be with that poor boy without letting anything

rebel against you. You know her character the

Jack immediately smiled meaningfully.

long ago that there was more to Elias than met the eye, but he never expected that the young man could convince

Stephanie had agreed to the engagement. Once the engagement ceremony was complete, Jack would ensure that everything

executed according to his

careless this time. How could you have allowed your aunt to snatch all of the

Elias only raised his gaze to look at Jack, who was seated opposite him,

did not fully trust him. After all, Stephanie was his only daughter. It was understandable that Jack wanted someone trustworthy and capable to be Stephanie’s

full faith in him, Elias’ plan to regain all

The next day.

at home, Amanda decided to send Aiden to

Elias as such and couldn’t continue with the

patiently waited for the boy to pick up

what do you want to

“Do I have to call Uncle Elias ‘Daddy’ from

are. Didn’t Uncle Elias tell you that he’s not in a

he won’t want us again in the

Amanda’s thoughts were deeply ingrained in Aiden’s mind, so he thought

This

children should not be involved and exposed to

won’t happen. Your daddy will never

Amanda for a second. “Okay.

he released her hand and

classroom. And the brat didn’t even look back to tell her goodbye! Why does it

Aiden to be by her side all the time. Alas, he still had to grow up and become