Chapter 400
Amanda was captivated by his wless profile, but the words she spoke next seemed to hang in the air.
laden with unspoken tension. “I heard that the paternity test you did doesn’t match with Aiden.” Her
voice tinged with difort as if she struggled to catch her breath amidst the weight of the revtion.
Elias’ pitch-ck eyes slightly widened, then darkened. Who told you that?”
“That Lawrence… Aren’t you even a bit suspicious?” She couldn’t help but stand up for herself, a sense
of surprise washing over her as she realized he had no intention of addressing the matter.
There’s no need to say anything. It’s definitely a lie.”
Although Amanda also thought the same, Elias’ reaction genuinely surprised her.
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Always Be with You
“Why are you so sure? Aren’t you afraid that I might have betrayed you?” Amanda’s expression was
earnest and she didn’t seem to be joking.
As Elias gazed upon her current expression, a chuckle effortlessly escaped him. “Even if I give you ten
times the courage, you wouldn’t dare.”
“What makes you think I wouldn’t dare? Why are you so certain?” She didn’t like his confidence, which
even bordered on arrogance.
The man breathed a profound sigh as his slender fingers caressed her cheek tenderly. Tm only certain
that Amanda from four years ago wouldn’t dare. As for the current you, I can’t say for sure.”
She felt a subtle surprise washing over her as his words puzzled her initially. However, after a brief
moment of contemtion, a flicker of realization illuminated her expression.
Four years ago, Elias was confident that Amanda’s love and loyalty ran deep for him. However, the
tides of time had brought about significant changes, and he had caused her immense pain.
Nevertheless, if she were to betray his trust and stray from their path, it would send his world into a
chaotic whirlwind of panic and despair. For him, the once-overflowing love she had shown him four
years ago now seemed to have waned, a poignant realization that he couldn’t escape ming himself
for entirely.
With a genuine and solemn gaze, she inquired, “Are you saying that I don’t love you enough now and
that I might do something to hurt you?”
Then, he chuckled lightly. “Although I couldn’t bear it, you have the right to do so because I hurt you too
deeply.”
At this vulnerable moment, Amanda’s heart seemed to melt. As she curled her fingers, she discovered
a side of Elias she hadn’t anticipated behind his invincible facade, he, too, experienced moments of
vulnerability.
“If I do something to hurt you, how would you handle it?” She suddenly became curious about how he
would respond four yearster. If it were four years ago, it would be clear that he would kick her out of
Winters Family and never see her again.
However…
He stared at her face for a long time before saying, “I might go crazy, but I would also keep you by my
side and never allow you to leave me—”
“Even if I betray you?” she interrupted.
Elias remained silent, essentially confirming it because even if Amanda did something that hurt him, he
still wanted to keep her by his side.
However, she looked at him in a daze, not knowing what to say.
He gently drew her closer with a tender embrace and kissed her earlobe. “Don’t leave me. I don’t want
to experience the pain of losing loved ones again. If it happens again, I might consider ending my life.”
“You’re talking nonsense!” She instinctively hugged him tightly.
Elias couldn’t help but smile as he noticed Amanda’s powerful reaction. The sight warmed his heart
and reassured him that he held a meaningful ce in her heart.
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On the other hand, she keenly perceived that this man was incredibly fragile behind his seemingly
invincible exterior, unable to endure any more emotional blows. Witnessing loved ones depart, one by
one, inflicted a pain too heavy for anyone to bear.
“Elias, I’ll always be with you.” In the end, she softened her heart. After all, she was the one who fell in
love with this man first.
He gently released her from his tender embrace, locking eyes with her in a moment of unspoken.
connection. He leaned in slowly, their lips meeting in a soft, lingering kiss. To his delight, this time, she
didn’t refuse; instead, her arms wrapped around his body, embracing him back as she responded to the
warmth of his affection.
Amanda’s reciprocation ignited a newfound intensity within Elias, and his passion soared to new
heights.
Meanwhile, at the Sacred Heart Vi.
“Sir, we’ve found a suspicious woman. She always seems to be deliberately appearing around us,” the
bodyguard said.
Symeon nced at him and asked, “Who?”
“We’re still investigating, but this woman keeps showing up around us. It feels like she’s tracking you.”
Tracking me? Symeon’s brow furrowed as he contemted the situation. Apart from Amanda, there
were no women he knew in Cludan. Who could this woman be? “Find out as soon as possible,” he
urged.
“Okay. The bodyguard continued, “Sir, Elias already knows the paternity test result, but he still doesn’t
want to hand over the child to us. What should we do?”
Then, use force.”
“Very well.”
After conducting so many paternity tests, Symeon’s reservoir of patience had finally run dry. There was
simply no justification for squandering any more time on the matter.
Suddenly, his phone rang, and he swiftly answered the call. On the other end of the line were the
Lawrences. Following a brief yet meaningful exchange, he hung up. Take the child away as soon as
possible. They’ve urged me to go back,” he stated.
“Understood.”
On the other hand, Melissa packed her belongings overnight, preparing to move out. However, as soon
as she stepped out of the residentialplex, a car blocked her way.
“Miss, our master requests your presence.”
“Who is your master?”
“Don’t y dumb. You’ve been tracking our master for quite some time. It’s time for you to show
yourself,” the bodyguard said.
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Lowneme! Melissa’s eyes widened She couldn’t believe But she had taken painstaking measures thy
main hidden, yet, somehow, she had been unearthed With a sudden surge ed adrenaline, she nned
on her heels, her heart pounding After all, they were standing im a bustling paddie street, and indeed
no harm would be tall her here, she hoped
Unfortunately, her optimism proved to be her downfall, as the moment she tried to rape and
desperately called for help, the imposing bodyguard swiftly intervened, forcefully yanking her back to
the waiting car
Curiously, despite the strange and unsenling scene that unfolded before them, the passersby only
paused momentarily, their curiosity fleeting, before returning in their own affairs. It was as if an invisilde
veil of indifference shrouded the incident, allowing the car to vanish into the distance.
Soon, Melissa was brought to Sacred Heart Vi
The bodyguard escorted her into the vi, where Symeon waited for her on the living room couch
As Melissaid eyes on him, a facade of serenity masked the tempest swirling within her heart. Four
long years, yet this man remained unchanged with his striking charm and unyielding demeanor
Coincidentally, her phone rang at this moment. She hesitated and intended to hang up, but an
unintended touch on the screen caused her to answer the call inadvertently. To her surprise, it was the
voice of Dr Lenard that came through the line.
“When will you release my grandson? I’ve done what you asked, you’re going too far!”
With an air of serenity, she put the phone to her car. “You’ll see him this afternoon. Go home and wait,
she assured before ending the call.
“What do you want with me, sir? Melissa feigned unfamiliarity with Symeon, though they had previously
shared a physical rtionship.
“You’ve been following me for so many days. Don’t you know who I am?” Symeon said.
Suppressing a grin, she couldn’t help but notice how overly self-important he and Elias appeared. Their
words were strikingly identical, tempting her to burst intoughter.
Meanwhile, Symeon remained entirely oblivious to her identity, having neverid eyes upon her before.
On the contrary, Melissa knew everything about the man before her, including all the schemes she had
set up and the multiple fabricated paternity test results.
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“I don’t know. I just think you’re handsome and wanted to get to know you. Is that not allowed?” she
said flirtatiously.
The woman’s words danced frivolously through the air, their carefree nature pricking Symeon’s
patience like a needle. Yet, he couldn’t help but be captivated by her undeniable beauty, which
possessed a mesmerizing allure tinged with a hint of assertiveness that demanded attention.