Chapter 249


    Chapter 249 Misunderstanding


    Meanwhile, Amanda moved to the couch, watching the father and son bond. She seemed rather


    unnecessary….


    She propped her chin on her right hand and leaned against the armrest, watching Aiden follow Elias


    wherever he went with beaming eyes like a little shadow.


    At that, she sighed helplessly and leaned back on the couch, finally asking. “Can you tell me now why


    you left the hospital on your own ord? You know full well that your injury needs to be observed for


    two more days, and you could receive better care at the hospital.”


    Elias, who was engrossed in indulging his son with snacks, spoke slowly. “There’s too much work at


    thepany. I can’t afford to stay in the hospital.”


    “Daddy, I want more,” Aiden requested, pointing at the snacks in the man’s hand.”


    “Here.” Elias took another one and fed it to Aiden.


    Meanwhile, Amanda frowned with displeasure. “That’s your excuse for disregarding your well-being?


    Forget it. I’m in no ce to boss you around. Still, thanks for saving me. I won’t bother you anymore,


    nor will I appear in your sight again.”


    She believed it was what Elias wanted. After all, he had already made it clear in the basement parking.


    Elias was stumped, and his smile froze. “Here, eat it yourself. Drink this water if you get thirsty, okay?”


    he said to Aiden, handing the snacks in his hand to the boy,


    “Okay. Daddy, are all these for me?” Aiden asked, looking at the pile of snacks before him with


    twinkling


    eyes.


    He had the secretary get them on the spur of the moment, knowing that Aiden liked eating them.


    “Yes, they’re all yours.” Elias nodded with a smile. Take them home if you can’t finish them.”


    With that, he went to the couch and sat across from Amanda. “I didn’t mean it that way. This country is


    not mine. You can be wherever you want. Just make sure to protect yourself and Aiden in the future,”


    he said.


    Amanda looked at the man before her. He still looked somewhat pale, likely still unwell. Well, he had


    been. sshed with sulfuric acid. A minor injury was already painful enough, let alone the fact that a


    large area of his back suffered from the attack.


    “I get it. You don’t have to say anything. You’re pretty helpless yourself. After all, your father-inw isn’t


    a simple character. You have to show him due respect.”


    Amanda knew that though Elias’ feelings toward Stephanie remained disputable, there was nothing to


    argue about him wanting to marry Stephanie, for Jack could help him secure the position of power in


    the Winters Family.


    She understood that people aspired to climb higher. In a prominent marriage, matching backgrounds.


    were crucial. As for herself, she could consider her marriage to Elias as an unrealistic dream. It was


    already incredible enough for her to marry him, even in a secret marriage.


    Elias attempted to exin but hesitated in the end. Forget it. There’s no need for it.


    Amanda nced at Aiden, who was still munching on snacks, and casually asked, “Why do you still


    have your first love as your secretary? Knowing you, you would’ve long sorted the rest of her life out.”


    Wasn’t that the case with Grace?! Because Elias felt indebted, he sorted everything out nicely.


    However, the fact that his first love remained his secretary seemed off


    A chuckle escaped Elias in response. “That’s not my ex. I never admitted it verbally.”


    Confused, Amanda pressed on with furrowed brows. “You’ve admitted it before, though. I asked you if


    she was, but you didn’t say anything.”


    “That was acquiescence, not admitting. Now, I verbally deny that she’s my first love. Rumors aren’t to


    be


    trusted.”


    Amanda was rendered speechless. This man is seriously unbelievable.


    Come to think of it, it made sense. If Natasha was truly Elias’ first love, she wouldn’t just be working as


    his


    secretary.


    At that, Amanda chuckled. “I knew it. There’s no way you’d treat your first love so indifferently. If she


    really were to show up-”


    “I don’t have a first love.”


    Yeah right! Amanda mused. As if a guy like you with an affluent background didn’t have any crushes


    back in the day!


    Then again, she couldn’t be bothered to pursue further. If he said he didn’t have one, then he didn’t


    have


    one.


    She checked the time, and it was seemingly time for his next meeting.


    At that, she grabbed her bag and said, “Looks like it’s time for your next meeting. We’ll make a move.


    By the way, Aiden insisted on getting you fruits. It’s still in the car. I’ll leave it at the receptionter. Have


    them bring it up for you.”


    After that, she stood up gracefully and beckoned at her little man. “Aiden, we have to go. Daddy has to


    attend a meeting


    Aiden was eating cake with cream smeared all over his mouth, looking reluctant to let go.


    “Mommy, this cake is really good. Can we bring it home?”


    “Sure.” Amanda chuckled. “If you like it, we’ll pack some for home. After all, your father got it for you.”


    She didn’t have to guess to know that it was specifically bought for Aiden.


    Elias went to his desk and pressed the inte button. “Pleasee in and pack the cake.”


    Soon after, Jean entered and packed the cake for them to take away.


    “Miss Bailey, let me walk you out,” Jean said.


    “Sure.” Amanda held Aiden’s hand and prepared to leave.


    Just then, a knock came at the door, and everyone looked toward it reflexively.


    “Come in,” Eliasmanded, only to regret it the next moment, for he wouldn knew who was behind


    the door.


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    However, Stephanie entered, wearing a disgruntled expression as sheined. “Elias, when are


    you. going to apany me to try on the engagement dress?! My dad has been reminding me several


    times-”


    Stephanie saw the scene before finishing her words, and she froze in ce. What is Elias’ ex-wife


    doing here? The little rascal too!


    Meanwhile, Aiden screamed upon seeing Stephanie, “I don’t want to see that nasty woman, Daddy! Tell


    her to go away!”


    That nasty woman? Amanda was puzzled. “Have you met her before, Aiden?”


    “Yes, I saw her at kindergarten.”


    The kindergarten?! Amanda was shattered. She couldn’t believe Stephanie had gone to the


    kindergarten to harass her baby boy.


    “What are you trying to do, Allegra?! Why did you harass my son at the kindergarten? Do you really


    have to involve children in adult affairs?!” Amanda thundered angrily, unable to bear it any longer.


    Meanwhile, Stephanie stood rooted to the ground, unsure of how to exin herself. Yes, she had gone


    to the kindergarten, but she didn’t seed, for Elias showed up.


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    Elias, on the other hand, felt another throbbing headacheing, and he ordered gravely, “Wait


    outside. Whatever it is, we’ll talk about itter.”


    “I… Okay.” Stephanie exited his office at once.


    Meanwhile, Amanda held Aiden’s hand tightly, furious.


    “Amanda- Elias wanted to exin, but Amanda interjected, “Say no more. It’s our fault for bothering


    you. and Stephanie. We’ll leave. Don’t worry, we won’t cause you any more trouble.”


    Thinking back, Amanda realized she had been foolish. No wonder Elias wanted to go to them instead


    of having theme to his office…