Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 166

Chapter 166

Chapter 166 Is She Jealous?

Elias glanced at Natasha impatiently. He was talking to Amanda and wished that woman would actually catch the hint and leave them be.

Where did Lazarus find this actress? She’s so dense. He looked at her and said, “You can leave if there’s nothing else. I have matters to discuss with Miss Bailey.”

“Understood, Mr. Winters.” Natasha didn’t seem to want to leave. She definitely didn’t want Amanda to be alone with Elias, but he had given her orders. So, she had to leave.

Of course, Amanda noticed the unwillingness in Natasha’s eyes and looked at Elias across the table. “Your first love doesn’t look pleased.”

Elias furrowed his brows in displeasure. “Are you hinting at something?” Is she jealous? It definitely seems like it.

Amanda answered him, “Don’t tell me you didn’t have other thoughts by letting your first love work as your secretary. Just to be clear, I’m not jealous or a busybody. I’m just curious. Are you planning on rekindling your relationship with her?”

She was indeed curious about Elias’ intention for doing that. Is this man pining for his past? Has he fallen for the trap that what one can’t get is the best? He keeps trying to reconcile with someone. I didn’t agree to marry him once more and now he’s getting close to his first love.

A small smile crept up Elias’ face when he heard her questions. She took the bait! She obviously still cares.

He pretended to stay calm and answered in a deep voice, “This had nothing to do with you. You’re nobody’ to me anyways. I don’t need to tell you what I want to do.”

Amanda was rendered speechless. Still, he had a point. She wasn’t in any place to question Elias’ reasons for hiring Natasha as his secretary.

So, she let out a subdued laugh, “You’re right. I’m nobody. Right. That infringement case is about to go to court. Do you have anything you want me to take note of? If you don’t, I’ll settle it my way.”

She quickly turned the subject onto work as she didn’t want to receive any more ridicule from a man like him.

Elias saw her turn of attitude as his smile deepened and nodded. “Nothing from me. I believe in your ability. I’ll leave everything in your capable hands.”

Then, Amanda slowly got up and grabbed her bag before saying, “I understand. I’ll take my leave, then. Goodbye, Mr. Winters.”

After that, she turned around to leave.

When Elias caught sight of her awkward stance, he chuckled softly and instructed, “Remember to bring some mosquito repellent for the camping this weekend. Nature isn’t the friendliest sometimes.”

Amanda stopped in her tracks but didn’t turn her head around. “Got it.”

The moment she exited the office, she started to feel utter regret in telling Elias about Aiden’s camping trip.

She had given in to her impulsiveness when she saw Natasha exchanging glances with Elias earlier because

it made her uncomfortable.

Soon, the weekend arrived at their doorstep, and Amanda packed for the trip. As she was about to leave. with Aiden to his school, the doorbell rang. Selina ran to open the door to find Elias standing at the door. It was clear that he had come prepared and was here to pick up Amanda and Aiden.

Aiden jumped with joy when he knew Elias was going camping with him. “Mommy, is Mr. Winters really coming with us? Is he really?”

In Aiden’s eyes, Elias was invincible.

“Yes. Yes. Now, run along and wear your clothes and stop jumping around! Your teacher and friends are already waiting for us. We’ll be late for the bus if you keep dawdling.” Amanda picked up Aiden’s jacket. and put it on him.

Elias also carried a tiny piece of luggage that looked comical in his hands considering his tall figure.

Amanda couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the use of such small luggage?”

“This is for Aiden. He should have his own luggage.”

Aiden’s eyes lit up at his words and ran toward that cool, miniature luggage. “Wow! It’s so cool, Mommy. This is my luggage. I want to bring it with me!”

Amanda had no choice but to agree to his childish whims. “Okay. Okay. You can bring it.” This man sure knows how to spoil his son. Somehow, he has a good sense of what Aiden likes.

So, the three of them arrived at the school and got on the school bus to depart to the camping site.

After a few hours, everyone arrived at the camping site. It was beautiful as an earthy scent filled the air from the rain and the leaves were bright. It was the best opportunity for children to be exposed to nature.

Each family started to set up the tent which was also the part Amanda was worried about the most as she hadn’t learned how to do it. Well, to be precise, her eyes knew how to do it, but her hands couldn’t follow the steps that were playing in her brain.

Suddenly, Elias appeared behind her. “Look after Aiden, I’ll set up the tent.”

She was taken aback. “You know how to?”

This pampered young master has everything handed to him on a silver platter. Does he truly know how to build a tent? She found it hard to believe.

Meanwhile, Elias unpacked the tent with a look of pure concentration and placed it on the ground before saying, “Yes. Go with Aiden and pick some branches for the fire. Try to find dry ones.”

“Alright, then. You can always ask for help from the other parents if you face any problem pitching the tent.” That was her original plan. With so many parents around, some of them should know how to pitch

the tent.

Yet, Elias merely laughed. “Oh, ye of little faith. Just go. You can rest in the tent by the time you’re back.” Amanda didn’t comment on this particular matter any further upon seeing how confident he was acting. Instead, she led Aiden into the forest. Although the school had picked a considerably safer spot as children

were in attendance, she still had to ensure he was by her side at all times since it was better safe than

sorry.

Alas, Aiden was far too enthusiastic for her tastes as this was his first time camping. He kept running around like a wild animal on the loose, making it challenging for Amanda to take care of him.

“Aiden! I’m warning you. Don’t go further than three feet from me. Otherwise, we’re going home immediately. No more camping.”

Unfortunately, Aiden wasn’t afraid of her empty threats at all and even made a silly face at her. “Bleh. Mommy’s no fun. I’m going to look for Mr. Winters. I want to sleep in the tent.”

Then, he ran toward Elias’ direction.

Elias was focused on pitching the tent when Aiden looked up at him. “Mr. Winters, when can we go inside the tent? I want to sleep in the tent tonight.”

“Soon. Be patient. I’m still setting it up. Why don’t you accompany your mommy?”

Aiden promptly replied, “Mommy’s an adult. She doesn’t need me to accompany her. She won’t go missing.”

He tweaked Aiden’s nose gently before coaxing gently. “She could go missing. Run along now. It’ll be hard to find her if she goes missing.”

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