Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance
Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Chapter 13 Grandpa Invited Her to The Birthday Banquet

“You don’t have to remind me again. I’ve never forgotten about it! I didn’t say I’d abandon you!” A waveof irritability surged into the man’s heart. He never ignored Yelan’s entrustment before he died, but hehated her repeated reminders.

Grace panicked upon seeing Elias’ state, trembling as she said, “Elias, don’t be upset. I have no otherintentions; I’m just too afraid of losing you…”

He looked back at the girl behind him. This was Yelan’s only sister, and he could not let him down nomatter what. After all, he died too tragically, and he died for him.

“Hey, I’ll take you back. You just got discharged and need some rest,” said Elias.

“Okay, I’ll listen to you. Don’t be upset. Please don’t abandon me.” Grace nodded obediently. It wasrare for this man to behave so nicely because everyone knew how bad his temper was.

She walked out of the meeting room while following behind the man. Yet, when she thought of thehickeys on the corners of Elias and Amanda’s mouths, she felt as uncomfortable as a bug sting on herheart. Wait for this, Amanda! Don’t ever try to take Elias back or remarry him!

Over at the parking lot, when Helean saw Amanda like this, he couldn’t help but worry. “Amanda, areyou okay? There’s no one here. Can you tell me what happened in the conference room just now? DidMr. Winters do something to you?”

Anyone with a keen eye could tell that she had been humiliated based on her appearance. Still, hecould not figure it out as Elias did not look like that kind of person. How could this be?

“I’m fine. Please apply for a leave on my behalf. I’m not feeling well and wanna head home to rest. I’llgo to the law firm in the afternoon.” She sat in the driver’s seat and drove away immediately

after that.

She was frustrated throughout the journey as her thoughts replayed the scene where she was underthe man on the table back in the conference room. The kiss…

After returning home, she took off her torn clothes before heading into the bathroom to turn on theshower. She shut her eyes and felt the cold water pour, hoping it would wake her up.

Suddenly, she yelled out irritably, “Argh!”

How could I still feel something when that sc*mbag kissed me in the conference room? This cannot be!The same mistakes cannot be repeated!

The thought of the man ripping her clothes and kissing her passionately sent her blood pressure sky-high. After flushing herself with cold water, she exited the bathroom and changed into a new set ofclothes. With some light makeup on, she was ready to return to the law firm. Can’t have people talkingwhen I’ve just joined, right?

When Amanda arrived at Justice & Associates, she received a call from the nanny. “Hello, Miss Bailey.Something came up at home today, and I’m afraid I can’t pick up Aiden. Would you be able to do it? Iwon’t be taking the wages for today. I’m so sorry.”

Amanda looked through the day’s schedule and realized she could leave work on time in the afternoon,so she agreed. “Alright, I’ll pick him up.”

“Thank you, Miss Bailey. You’re such a nice person.”

After hanging up the phone, she continued her work. She had to speed up that day to pick up her kidfrom school. Before the end of school time, the preschool called, saying that Aiden had fought withanother child at school.

Consequently, she hurried to the kindergarten and stopped at the gate when she saw Howard standingthere. Why is he here? Is he picking up his kids too? Whose child is he picking up?

Just when she was wondering how to sneak in, he turned around with a lonely face and saw her figureat a glance. Instantly, he smiled and shouted, “Amanda!”

Her plan to hide from him failed, so she had no choice but to walk over with an embarrassed smile.“Grandpa, why are you here?”

On that topic, Howard became angry. “I want to see some lively children. If you hadn’t divorced, mylittle great-grandson would have gone to school by now,” he complained like a grumbling

Woman.

Amanda could only laugh awkwardly.

“Why are you here? This is a kindergarten. Did you give birth to Elias’ child four years ago?” Hesuddenly became emotional, as if he wanted to see through her at a glance.

“No! I’m going there to… do something!” She was so frightened that she almost stuttered and pointedto the office building opposite.

Wow. He’s spot on. Her little heart was about to jump out, hoping he would not question her further andrender her in a tough spot.

Hearing her answer, Howard sighed in disappointment and answered, “I thought you secretly gave birthto my little great-grandson.”

“I’m sorry for disappointing you, Grandpa.”

He waved his hand and replied, “Forget it. You’ll give birth sooner or later when you guys remarry. Bythe way, I’ll be having my 70th birthday in a few days. See you there.”

“Grandpa, I can attend your birthday banquet, but let’s forget about the remarriage. We have ourseparate lives now.” She took the chance to destroy his fantasy. Why is he always insisting weremarry?

“Okay, let’s not talk about the remarriage. You must come to my 70th birthday. Since you promised me,you must not back out! I must see you that day! Otherwise, I’ll send someone to tie you up! That’s it!I’m leaving!” As soon as Howard gave the order, he left without waiting for her reply.

This domineering and powerful attitude is comparable to Elias. It’s no wonder that the grandfather andgrandson are alike. It turns out that their temperaments run in the family.

Anyway, Amanda finally breathed a sigh of relief as she could pick up her son after seeing Howardescorted into the car by the bodyguards. Then, she hurriedly paced toward the school.

Inside the classroom, Aiden’s small body stood against the wall, pouting in grievance with his puppyeyes full of defiance. Meanwhile, the teacher was holding another little boy, trying to appease him.

When Amanda came in, she saw the scene and immediately went over to hug her son, anxiouslyasking. “Baby, are you okay?”

The teacher, however, was harsh. “Aiden’s mother, your son hit another child, so how could he not beokay?”

Amanda ignored the teacher and patiently asked her son, “Why did you hit him?”

The little boy pouted and said in an aggrieved tone. “That’s because he said I don’t have a dad and.that I’m a wild child. Mommy, am I a wild child?”

Hearing that rendered her speechless. The pitiful tone of her baby left her stunned, feeling at sharppain in her heart. She stood up indignantly and looked at the teacher beside her. “Excuse me. Did youteach them to use the word ‘wild child’ against my son?”

“Nonsense!”

“Then, why did you only punish my son while coaxing the other in your arms?” Amanda’s anger surged.I cannot believe this.

“Since he was the one who started it first, and they couldn’t be separated, I had to-