The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 216 Listen to Me, I’m Engaged to Stephanie

“Amanda! Listen to me!” Elias shouted angrily.

However, Amanda was in no mood to entertain a single word from him. “What else do you want to say? I’ve no interest in listening! Save your sweet words for your soon-to-be-engaged fiancée and future father- in-law!”

Although pleased to see her angry, Elias felt a twinge of heartache. He gently held her cheeks, causing her to become still. “Please, calm down. Things aren’t as they seem! Can you let me explain?”

She was stunned, and her gaze fixed blankly on the man..

“Listen to me, alright? I’m engaged to Stephanie, but it’s not what you think! I-” He was about to explain. his plan to her when the sound of the elevator doors opening in the underground parking garage interrupted them. Looking up, he saw Jack walking out, and he decided to stay silent.

“You want to say something? Then, say it! What exactly is going on? Say it! Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance!” Amanda’s anger grew as she noticed Elias abruptly falling silent.

Meanwhile, Jack was here to witness how Elias would handle the situation. Aware of his cunning. intentions, Elias released his grip on her hand.

Losing her balance, she took two steps back before looking at the man standing before her in bewilderment.

“I’ll be engaged next month, so stop bothering me. I’ll provide child support, and there’ll be no relationship between us apart from our child. It would be preferable if you’re willing to entrust Aiden to me, but if not, I won’t insist. The decision is yours to make.” As Elias spoke, he felt a suffocating sensation in his chest, as if a heavy stone were crushing him. However, he knew he had to say that to gain Jack’s trust.

she had heard. Did he come all the way to the

you’ve been trying to get me and Aiden out of the country these past few days. So, it seems the one who

yesterday, Amanda found it incredibly

amused as he watched the heated argument unfold, and keenly observed

sounded as if she had

involuntarily clenched tightly at his

Avoid her, if possible. She seems to be bothered by my past marriage, so

tears, each drop shattering

retreating figure, “Leave! I never want to see you again! I won’t give you Aiden! I won’t let you find a stepmother for him, and I won’t leave

knew he had to leave quickly. Otherwise, he would not be able to resist the urge to rush over and embrace her,

of tears shimmered in his dark eyes. His heart was also aching, but it was not the right moment to reveal the truth to her. He had to earn Jack’s complete trust to reclaim the shares from

given up

casting sympathetic glances. Shaking his head with a smile, he turned to

she tried to head back to her car, she unintentionally stepped on something sharp. The anguish overwhelmed her, and she broke down, collapsing in

witness her pitiful state and silently stifled her sobs by pressing her hand against her mouth. Why does it have to be

Such a fool! You’ve brought this upon yourself, Amanda Bailey!” She

had never truly learned her lesson and questioned why she had allowed herself to believe

Amanda found herself alone in a bar. She sat at the counter, continuously asking for drinks from the bartender. Dressed