The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 170

Chapter 170 It Feels Like We Are a Family

Elias’ facial expression turned increasingly somber. He gazed at Amanda deeply as he questioned, “So, why did you want to tarnish my image in front of our son? When have I said anything about casting you and Aiden off? I was not at all aware of Aiden’s existence. If I was, I wouldn’t have possibly abandoned him!” Elias had been dwelling on this matter since the day he found out that Aiden was his biological son. If Amanda could just come out and tell me that she was pregnant four years ago, I would certainly never go through with the divorce.

Amanda fell silent as she wondered, Why are we arguing over this matter again?

Then, she looked away and glanced at the water in the pot, which was already boiling and was about to bubble out. “The water is boiling.”

Only then did Elias turn his attention to the pot of boiling water. He lifted the lid, poured some cold water, and started cooking the noodles. Thus, the two worked together to make the noodle dish instead of continuing their conversation.

The teacher had come over to their tent earlier and informed them that everyone would gather at the campsite’s focal point to play some games after their meal.

“Mommy, is the noodle ready? I’m so hungry.” Aiden suddenly ran back to the tent. He was sweating profusely, and his cheeks were rosy from playing with his friends.

Amanda smiled. “It’s done. Come and help yourself.”

Elias didn’t make one for himself after filling two bowls with noodles and passing them to the mother and son. Instead, he simply watched them eat from the side.

“Aren’t you going to eat?” Amanda asked, feeling slightly curious.

However, Elias replied, “I’m not hungry. I just ate before we departed.” In truth, Elias discovered that the portion of noodles Amanda brought was only enough for one person. Since he knew that Aiden wasn’t a big eater, the noodles were enough to feed her and Aiden. Elias came to realize that he seemed to have indeed changed quite a bit. He would have never been this considerate of others if it was in the past. For that reason, Howard often labeled Elias as a selfish and spoiled brat. Still, his personality seemed to have gentled after discovering that he was a father.

A smile appeared on Elias’ lips as he watched the little guy enjoy his meal with relish, even in such an environment. Then, he reached out and ruffled Aiden’s little fluffy head. There was a surge of compassion in his heart. Even though everything was fine now, Elias couldn’t refrain from feeling distressed by the life Aiden had to go through in the past four years. He wondered how Amanda managed to balance her work while raising Aiden well in the past four years. He wondered if Amanda had entrusted Aiden to someone’s care when she couldn’t be there. Just the thought of it aroused Elias’ sympathy.

Elias and Amanda took Aiden to gather at the campsite’s focal point after their meal. To their surprise, the kindergarten teachers had everything ready, and the bonfire set up for a bonfire party. All the children were jumping up and down in excitement as this was their first time having such a close commune with

nature.

Aiden had one hand holding Amanda and another holding Elias when he suddenly raised his head and said, “Mommy! It feels like we are a family.”

Both Amanda and Elias fell silent at his observation.

Actually, son, we are indeed a family. Tears welled up in Amanda’s eyes without warning. She wasn’t sure if it

It Feels Like We Are a Family

was due to the fire or Aiden’s words.

As for Elias, he bent over and effortlessly carried Aiden up with one arm. “How about I be your daddy in the future?” he asked with a gentle and doting tone. “I promise I won’t lose my temper again. Okay?” One had to know it was difficult for Elias to make such a promise. His bad temper was well-known, yet he was willing to make such a promise for Aiden’s sake.

Aiden raised his head and stared into Elias’ eyes as he asked earnestly, “But you have to marry Mommy if you want to be my daddy. So, are you going to marry Mommy?”

Although Elias and Amanda knew a child said what they liked, they fell silent immediately after they heard the words that escaped Aiden’s lips. To sum up, the current situation was a complete mess.

Elias turned to stare at Amanda’s face. Of course, I have thought of remarrying Amanda. After I learned that Amanda had returned to Imperia, the only thing that has been occupying my mind is to remarry her. It’s just that Amanda rejects the idea… The shine in Elias’ eyes dimmed a little as he thought of that.

Amanda was tongue-tied in the face of Elias’ deep gaze and Aiden’s innocent ones.

In reality, the two grown-ups had laid this topic to rest, and Elias had given up the thought of remarrying Amanda. Yet, both fell into deep thoughts because of what Aiden said.

Eventually, Amanda simply smiled slightly as she took Aiden’s hand and said, “Uncle Elias has a woman he likes, so he can’t marry me.”

Elias furrowed his brows slightly upon hearing those words. If circumstances allowed, he really wanted to yell ‘Nonsense’ in Amanda’s face.

An apparent tint of disappointment painted across the little guy’s face as he pouted and uttered, “Oh… He can’t be my daddy, then. Because to be my daddy, he has to marry you, take care of you, and protect you.”

Amanda couldn’t help smiling proudly after hearing Aiden’s sincerity. My big boy, indeed. Always thinking about me.

“I don’t,” Elias immediately denied Amanda’s statement.

However, Amanda refuted, “You clearly have a crush on Natasha. Otherwise, how would you be willing to keep her by your side? Stop deceiving yourself and others. I don’t want a man whose heart belongs to someone else’s. Moreover, I never thought of remarrying you.”

On the other hand, Elias’ face twisted into a scowl. Currently, he wanted to go back and beat Lazarus up. That “sshole, Lazarus! It was his idea to make up a story about a first love! Now that sh*t has literally become an obstacle in my plan to remarry Amanda! Thanks to him, I can’t even express my discomfort right now!

Aiden’s big, round eyes shifted back and forth between Amanda and Elias, and he asked, “What is remarry? What is it?” Since the word remarry was still unfamiliar to a three-year-old toddler like Aiden, it was natural that he couldn’t understand it.

“It means happiness. Now run along and play with the other children. Look! The teacher is choreographing a dance for you guys,” Amanda said, diverting Aiden’s attention. Then, she took him from Elias’ arms and placed him on the ground. The little guy, successfully distracted, ran to join the other children. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

The flickering flames of the bonfire shone gently through Elias and Amanda’s faces, creating an indescribable sense of harmony.

Suddenly, Elias spoke, “Perhaps we should remarry for Aiden’s sake. After all, he needs to grow up in a healthy environment. He needs the presence of both parents in his life.”

Alas, Amanda’s heart was filled with nothing but disdain at this moment. Does this man want to be like Simon, who only cares about marriage but not love? Are all men this sh*t-faced?

Amanda had a smile on her face as she shook her head and dismissed the offer, “Thanks, but no thanks. It is also a form of suffering for the child when parents who don’t love each other insist on living under the same roof.”

Parents who don’t love each other? Elias felt a slight pain in his chest when he heard these words. Is Amanda implying that she doesn’t love me? Elias couldn’t accept the fact that Amanda had fallen out of love with him. After all, Amanda only had eyes for him four years ago. Yet, the Amanda now only thought of ways to escape from him.

The bonfire party was still going on, and Amanda was playing games with Aiden. Meanwhile, Elias stood alone in a far corner with a cigarette between his lips. He gazed into the distance, utterly lost in his thoughts. Is this play-hard-to-get trick by Lazarus seriously going to work? Why do I feel that Amanda is getting further and further away from me? By the looks of it, she still doesn’t have even the slightest sign of pursuing a relationship with me, especially after I heard her saying the words, parents who don’t love each other’ just now. It makes me feel so powerless to the point of suffocation. To the outside world, I am the mighty Elias. Everyone listens to me. However, when it comes to my wife and children… Well, I can’t exactly force Amanda to reciprocate my affection for her, can I? Elias looked at the mother-and-son duo by the bonfire. The expression on his face turned cold as a gleam of possessiveness simmered in his eyes.