Chapter 248


    Chapter 248 I’ll Come to You Guys


    The call was made, but nobody answered even after ringing for a long time, for right then, Elias was in


    a meeting with his phone on silent mode.


    Amanda said to Aiden helplessly, “He’s not answering. He’s probably busy with something. How about


    we try again tomorrow?”


    “The flowers won’t look good anymore tomorrow, though…” said little Aiden dejectedly, looking at the


    big bouquet.


    “Well, there’s nothing we can do. We can’t reach Daddy if he doesn’t answer his phone.”


    Frankly speaking. Amanda thought it was better if they didn’t meet up, for she didn’t know how to face


    him at the moment.


    She already wanted topletely cut ties with Elias, but lo and behold, Grace showed up, and Elias


    shielded her from the sulfuric acid attack, leaving her conflicted. Should she hate this man now or treat


    him like an old friend?


    Little Aiden grumbled wordlessly, seemingly upset. Hepromised in the end, for he knew there was


    no other way around this. “Okay…”


    Amanda could tell that the little guy was worried the flowers would wither by tomorrow. At that, she


    ruffled her hair and said, “Cheer up, alright, bubba? I know how to keep the flowers fresh.”


    “Really?!”


    “Of course. When have I ever lied to you? It’s still early. How about we watch a movie before going


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    take the little guy to the movies lest he grumbled all night.


    “Okay!” Aiden instantly perked up, his attention sessfully diverted.


    Amanda smiled, took his little hand, and left the hospital.


    After arriving at the parking lot, Amanda ced the fruits and bouquet on the back seat, then strapped


    Aiden into the child safety seat.


    Just then, her phone rang.


    Amanda froze for a second upon seeing the caller ID-it was Elias.


    To answer or not to answer?


    “Mommy, your phone’s ringing. Why aren’t you answering it?” Aiden asked, seeing that she still hadn’t


    answered the call.


    “It’s your father.” As much as she wanted to lie to Aiden, she still told the truth, and sure enough, the


    little guy beamed brightly. “Daddy?! Mommy, answer the phone quickly!”


    With that, she swiped ‘answer’ and handed the phone to Aiden. “You answer it. You miss him, don’t


    you?”


    “Daddy, it’s me!” Aiden chirped without a second thought.


    On the other end, Elias’ heart melted after hearing the sweet, childish voice. “Where’s Mommy, Aiden?”


    he


    asked with a smile. “Why did you suddenly call?”


    “Mommy said you’re hurt, so we came to the hospital to see you, but you were gone. I even bought


    flowers and fruit. Why aren’t you in the hospital?” Aiden questioned, sounding somewhat upset.


    “Sorry, I already left. Are you guys still at the hospital?”


    “Yeah, Mommy said we’ll visit you again tomorrow.”


    “Tell Mommy to wait at the hospital. I’lle to you guys.”


    “Really?” The little guy beamed. “The flowers I got you are really pretty, Daddy. They’re for you. I’m


    sure you’ll love them.”


    “Of course. I’ll love anything you give me. Alright, hand the phone to Mommy. I want to talk to her.”


    “Okay.” With that, Aiden returned the phone to Amanda. “Mommy, Daddy wants to talk to you.”


    Amanda genuinely didn’t want to answer the phone, but she had no other choice at this point and


    reluctantly took it from Aiden. “Hello?”


    “Wait for me at the hospital. I’lle to you guys right away,” Elias reiterated.


    “How can you misbehave like a child and even discharge from the hospital on your own ord? Don’t


    you know you have to listen to the doctors in the hospital?


    “Let’s talk when we meetter. Wait for me at the hospital.”


    Elias was about to hang up when Amanda heard his secretary’s voice on the other end, reminding him


    that he had a meeting in an hour. As such, she said, “If you have a meetingter, don’te. We can


    visit


    tomorrow,”


    “Don’t worry about it. I still have an hour in between.”


    “Hey, don’t… don’t run around, or your wound might get infected. You know what? Forget it. We’ll go to


    you.”


    With that, she ended the call, not giving Elias any chance to refuse.


    I’m not concerned about his well-being. I just feel bad because he took the injury in my ce. However,


    why would he shield me from the attack? That was still something that puzzled Amanda to this


    moment.


    Half an hourter, Amanda and Aiden arrived at Winters Enterprise, and after exining it to the


    receptionist, they were ushered to take the president’s exclusive elevator upstairs.


    Little Aiden continued to hold the big bouquet, almost exhausting his tiny body.


    “If you’re tired, I can hold it for you.”


    “No! I want to give it to Daddy myself!” The little guy was determined. In fact, his frown resembled a


    certain someone’s.


    Amanda shook her head helplessly and nced at her wristwatch, realizing there was only half an hour


    left. In half an hour, Elias would have to attend another meeting.


    Ding! The elevator door opened slowly, and the mother and son exited the car, heading straight to the


    president’s office.


    As they passed the secretary area, Jean came to receive them. “Miss Bailey, Mr. Winters instructed me


    to escort you. This way, please.”


    “Thank you.” Amanda nodded to express her gratitude,


    As she looked up, she saw Natasha sitting there.


    Isn’t she… Elias first love? What is she doing here, working as his secretary?


    Amanda thought Elias had hidden his ex-girlfriend away long ago, but here she was, working as a


    secretary.


    Then again, he would be engaged to Stephanie soon. It’s likely he still remembers his first love is still


    here.


    Evidently, Stephanie was much more attractive to Elias than Natasha..


    Meanwhile, inside the office, Elias sat at his desk and received an email. He opened it and found that it


    contained the reconstructed appearance of the elder Allegra daughter twenty yearster.


    He downloaded the attached image and prepared to take a look at how Amelia Allegra would look


    twenty yearster. Just then, the office door was pushed open, and Jean entered with Amanda and


    Aiden.


    “Mr. Winters, Miss Bailey is here, Jean announced before turning to Amanda. “Would you like


    something to drink?”


    “No, thanks. I’m good. Please give Aiden some vored milk,” Amanda said, to which Jean replied with


    a smile, “Certainly. Please wait a moment.”


    With that, she headed out, closing the door behind her.


    Elias, on the other hand, turned off theputer screen upon seeing the two.


    “Daddy!” the little guy called out excitedly with the bouquet in his hands.


    Upon hearing Aiden’s voice, Elias smiled affectionately, kneeled, and spread his arms. “Come here. Let


    me hug you.”


    With that, Aiden ran toward his father, nearly stumbling to the ground.


    Elias caught his son and the bouquet steadily. “Is this for me?” he asked with a doting smile..


    “Yes, it’s for you.” Aiden nodded.