The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 137

Chapter 137 Humiliated

Meanwhile….

In the Elegance Room, Amanda and Simon waited at the dining table for a long while, but Simon’s parents

still hadn’t arrived.

Amanda couldn’t help feeling a little nervous as she constantly picked up her cup to drink tea.

“Don’t worry, my parents are quite easygoing. They’re the ones who wanted to dine with you, after all.” Of course, Simon noticed Amanda’s nervousness,

“I know.” Amanda smiled awkwardly.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open. A middle-aged couple walked in, and Amanda stood up without thinking.

They must be Simon’s parents!

“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson. In her nervousness, Amanda accidentally knocked over the cup in front of her. As the tea spilled onto her clothes, the awkwardness she felt skyrocketed.

Amanda’s face was burning. She wished she could just disappear.

Simon, however, was calm as he got some tissues and wiped the mess for her, saying, “Look how nervous you are! Relax, my parents aren’t monsters”

Simon’s parents couldn’t help chuckling when they saw the scene.

Tm so sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson. I was too nervous.” Amanda hastily took the tissues from Simon and wiped herself dry.

“You don’t have to be so nervous, Miss Bailey. Have a seat. We’re just going to eat. Simon’s father, Frederick Nicholson, spoke up to case the atmosphere.

Amanda sat on the chair, smiling stiffly. She looked subconsciously at Simon beside her.

Simon made the introductions. “Dad, Mom, this is Amanda Bailey, my girlfriend. She’s also an outstanding lawyer.”

With that, he turned to Amanda. “Amanda, meet my mom and dad. They’re lawyers too.”

Ah! So, they’re both in the legal field. No wonder Simon’s parents look so stern, yet elegant as well.

“Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson.” Amanda smiled as she greeted them again.

Frederick looked at the time. “It’s getting late, so everyone’s probably hungry. Let’s call the waiter here to take our orders.”

Just then, the waiter came in with two menus. Unbeknownst to them, Elias’ pranks were already underway.

Frederick flipped through the menu, then ordered a fish dish for a start. The waiter, however, replied with a troubled look, I’m sorry, but it’s not available.”

“What?” Frederick was slightly surprised. They frequented this restaurant, and they knew that any guests. who made reservations could order whatever dishes they wanted.

Amanda felt even more awkward, so she focused on drinking even more tea.

Simon ordered another dish. “We’ll take a steamed grouper, then.”

The waiter said, “I’m sorry, sir, but we’re out of groupers too. We received more reservations than usual today, so-

“More reservations than usual? Are you kidding me? Red House only accepts reservations for 15 tables every day, and I reserved the seventh one. What do you mean, you’re out of ingredients?”

Simon felt that something was off, so he stood up and said to his parents, “Dad, Mom, stay put. I’ll talk to the manager and see what’s up.”

“Go ahead.”

“I’m going too.” Amanda didn’t want to be alone with Simon’s parents, for she didn’t know what to talk about.

She had just stood up when Simon’s mother, Isabelle Thompson, said, “You should wait here instead of running around with him; the weather is so hot today. Or are you scared that we might eat you up?”

Amanda smiled awkwardly. “No, that’s not it.”

“Stay here with my parents. I’ll be right back.” Simon stood up and left the private room.

Amanda was left alone with Simon’s parents in the private room, and the atmosphere turned extremely awkward.

“Have some tea, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson.” Amanda kept pouring tea for the two.

Meanwhile…

Elias sat in another private room, listening to all the goings on via the listening-in device attached to the waiter. He couldn’t help but put on a wry smile.

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Elias swore that he would ruin Amanda’s relationship with Simon.

He poured out a cup of tea and swirled it in his hand, muttering, “Count yourself unlucky to have run into

me.”

It was Simon’s fault for picking this restaurant out of all the restaurants in the area.

However, the next conversation Elias heard through the listening-in device made him clench his fists, for Amanda was being bullied.

In the private room, before the waiter left, he hid the listening-in device behind a vase on purpose.

Isabelle studied Amanda for a while, then said, “I heard that you got divorced and even had a child, Miss. Bailey.”

In an instant, the atmosphere in the private room turned cold.

Amanda’s smile froze on her lips. She knew that she would face this situation, but she didn’t expect Isabelle to be so straightforward about it.

“Yes…”

Frederick asked her in the tone lawyers always used in court, “Can you tell us the reason? Did he cheat on you, or was your relationship broken?”

Amanda felt as if she were being interrogated.

Still, she would have to face this sooner or later. She could only grit her teeth and reply, “Our relationship was broken…”

Isabelle queried, “Did the father not fight for the child’s custody? You have to know that if a lone woman raises a child and a young boy at that, it’ll be very difficult for her to start another family. She’ll also face a lot of pressure.”

“I… want the child to stay with me.”

Frederick and Isabelle exchanged glances. He chose to drink his tea and stay silent, leaving the rest to Isabelle.

Isabelle advised Amanda in a very logical tone, “You’re very pretty and outstanding, Miss Bailey. I heard that your mother passed away early, and your father is a gambler. Our family has always been in the legal field, and we’re always just and pure. We may not be able to accept a gambler as our in-law.”

The few simple sentences brought Amanda’s self-esteem to an all-time low. She subconsciously lowered her head, not willing to say another word.

Tears even started pooling in her eyes. This is the naked truth.

She was far too inferior to Simon, so it was reasonable for the Nicholsons to look down on her. But did they have to be so blunt about it?

Seeing that Amanda had fallen silent, Isabelle said slowly, “Our son has always been innocent in love, and he hasn’t been in many relationships. He never got married before, but now that he has to be someone’s stepfather, it saddens us a little.”

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By the looks of it, the meal wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

Simon’s parents were here to turn her away.

Amanda suddenly raised her head and looked at the man and woman sitting opposite her. “Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, I’m very sorry. Indeed, I’m not quite on par with Simon, but I cannot choose my life experiences. Since you cannot accept me, I won’t bother you any longer. Simon is an outstanding man, and I believe he’ll find someone better. Forgive me, for I’m not in the best of moods right now. I’ll have to excuse myself from the meal. Please inform Simon for me. I’ll be leaving now.”

With that, she got up and took her purse, then turned to leave the private room without a care for the tea stains on her clothes.