Chapter 141 I Have Boundaries.
“It’s alright, I understand how your parents feel. Actually, I think they have valid concerns. I just didn’t give enough thought to the situation… Hearing this, Simon felt a tinge of disappointment. “So, are you giving up then? I’ll talk to my parents and persuade them. You don’t need to worry about that. All you have to do is just stand firmly by my side.”
“Simon, a relationship without the blessings of parents won’t lead to happiness. I advise you to heed your parents’ advice. I thought about it last night, and we truly aren’t suited for each other. She believed that Simon’s parents wouldn’t change their minds, and she didn’t want to face such difficult in-laws, so it would be better to let it go.
With that, Amanda gathered a few file folders and glanced at Simon who was standing there. “I have to attend a court hearing now. We can talk later if you have time.” Following that, she turned and left the office. Simon felt powerless as he stood there and wondered why Amanda couldn’t be more resolute about their relationship.
Soon, the sun began to set. In order to pick up his son, Elias abruptly left a high-level meeting, which left a group of executives dumbfounded. He brought Elias back to the estate and carried him out of the car. He was preparing to take him for dinner. As he entered the villa, he spotted Howard, who was sitting in the living room.
Howard, who initially had a stern expression, was about to scold him when he looked over and saw the child in Elias’ arms, which surprised him. Aiden exclaimed upon seeing Howard, ‘Grandpa, what a coincidence! Why are you here too?”
Howard was even more shocked and approached with his cane. This… This child… How is he here? Don’t tell me he’s from our family?”
“What? Have you met him before?” Elias furrowed his brow as he asked.
At that, the bodyguard standing nearby explained, “Mr. Elias, Old Mr. Winters used to visit the kindergarten frequently to see the children, and he saw this child. He even thought the child resembles your younger self.”
Elias was momentarily stunned, then chuckled lightly, “Grandpa, this little guy not only looks like me, but he’s also my biological son.”
“W-What? This child is really yours? Howard couldn’t have imagined that the child he casually encountered at the kindergarten would turn out to be his great-grandchild.
“Yes, he’s Amanda’s child. She was pregnant four years ago, but I didn’t believe her and chose to divorce her. Later, she gave birth to the child on her own, and I only found out recently.” Elias briefly explained the child’s background, fearing that Howard might faint right then and there if he provided too many details.
“You scoundrel!” As expected, Howard’s blood pressure rose, and he swung his cane at Elias. “You didn’t believe your wife when she said she was pregnant! Instead, you believed those seductresses! You even let my great-grandson wander around for four years! I’ll beat you to death, you worthless thing!”
Elias didn’t dodge as he believed he deserved to be hit. How could he have let his biological son wander around abroad for four years?
Meanwhile, Aiden, who was in his arms, was clearly frightened and pouted. His eyes were welling up with
I Have Boundaries.
tears. “I want Mommy…”
Seeing him cry instantly made Howard stop. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. Great-Grandpa was wrong. Did I scare you?”
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