The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 341 Is This How You Treat Me?

Shifting her attention to Crispin, Amanda mocked, “Why are you even here? You’re not the son-in-law of the family yet.”

Before Crispin could answer, Stephanie spoke up. “Crisp isn’t the son-in-law not officially the daughter of the Allegra Family either. You have no right to question him.” yet, but you’re

Crispin shot Stephanie a grateful look. I knew it! She still has feelings for me. She only stays away from me because she worries that I will go after another woman.

Truth be told, Stephanie couldn’t care less about defending him. She simply hated Amanda’s guts.

“Watch your mouth, Steph!” Jack scolded.

Stephanie could only keep her mouth shut, but she wasn’t pleased either.

Instead of getting angry, Amanda smiled. “Are you saying that you’re marrying Crispin? What I’m about to say might affect your relationship. Therefore, I think your fiancé should give us a moment.”

“I’ll say it again-we aren’t planning for marriage,” Stephanie spoke through gritted teeth. She wanted nothing to do with Crispin at all.

“You two, please don’t fight. I’ll leave you alone.” Crispin was well aware of what Amanda. wanted to tell the Allegras. Since she asked, he would go.

To his surprise, Stephanie grabbed his wrist. “Where do you think you’re going? Stay!” Then, she turned to Amanda. “You can say anything you want in front of him. We’ve got nothing to fear.”

Amanda laughed at those words. She glanced at Elias. “May I?”

Elias took a seat on the couch with a neutral expression, not giving a damn about the matter. “Of course. Say what you want. We’re here to find out the truth.”

Jack and Edith shared a look. Both found confusion in each other’s eyes. What are they talking about?

“Mr. Crispin, do you have anything to do with my abduction last night?” Amanda wasn’t the type to beat around the bush, she cut to the chase.

“What are you implying, Miss Bailey? This is a serious matter. I have nothing to do with it.”

innocent look fooled Jack and Edith. However, it didn’t work on Elias,

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him from the couch.

is it?” Amanda was biased toward Stephanie being the person behind her abduction. It has to be her! Crispin holds no grudge against

hearing that. “What the hell are you talking about?” she growled. “Just because you have Dad and Mom to back you up doesn’t mean

her chest. She didn’t want to be involved in this matter just because Crispin

mention your name.” Crossing her arms,

family owes you for not raising you all these years, you don’t have to vent it out on

words and continued, “The only reason the person

party. For

For now,

the suspect

if I couldn’t make it

Stephanie attempted to

in. “There must be a misunderstanding, Amanda. Stephanie would never do that to you. Just

when his daughters were fighting. After Edith spoke up, he finally said, “It’s good to have you back, Amanda. Elias and I will look into this matter. We’ll find out the truth. I’ll hold the party again on another day. In any

The group

speech, including Stephanie. Is

“Thanks, Dad.”

the people in the room. Nobody was spared from the surprise, including

but helpless. The couple turned to Amanda in anticipation. “What did

up on hearing his eldest daughter call him ‘Dad’. However, he heard those words again today. Am I

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Amanda repeated, “Thanks, Dad.

Edith’s tears rolled down her cheeks. She covered her mouth with a hand, so nobody could hear her sobbing. Finally, Amelia is calling us ‘Dad’ and

beloved Amelia has returned to us. We need to keep her safe

wife’s back with a soothing hand. “Our family will never be apart again. I’ve been waiting for

since they found her. What’s the point of getting all excited over a title? Do they really have to do this? Are they planning