The Barrister's Love in Town

Elias smiled in response, choosing to remain silent. Leaning on her fragile body, they

painstakingly made their way outside, step by step.

Little did they know, Howard had inadvertently done them a favor this time.

Instead of returning to Winters Estate, Amanda brought Elias back to Northern No. 1.

As they arrived home, Selina hurriedly opened the door, her surprise evident upon seeing

their current state. “What happened to you two? Weren’t you supposed to be camping

with Aiden? Why have you come back so soon?”

Mr. Winters is leaning on Miss Bailey, their posture so intimate. Have they reconciled?

“It’s a long story. Let us come in first,” Amanda requested, feeling the strain of supporting

Elias’ weight. It almost seemed as if he purposefully burdened her.

“Oh, oh. Understanding dawned on Selina, and she quickly stepped aside, allowing them

to enter.

Amanda took a deep breath and helped Elias settle onto the living room couch. She

slumped down beside him, slightly panting and overcoming with weariness.

Observing her gasping for breath, he could not help but let out a light chuckle. “Already

exhausted? How do you plan on tending to me?”

“Who said I have to take care of you? Now that we’re back home, just rest properly. When

it’s time to eat, Selina will call you. You won’t starve.” She rolled her eyes at him, rising to

return to her room.

Having spent a restless night during their outdoor camping trip, she desperately needed

to make up for lost sleep. However, Elias grasped her hand firmly and remarked, “Did you

forget what my grandfather said at the hospital? I got injured because of you, so it’s your

duty to look after me”

“What do you mean you got hurt because of me? It was clearly for your son. What’s the

big deal, sustaining a minor injury for your child? You’re a man; men shouldn’t complain

about pain. Amanda smiled faintly, using his ideology to render him speechless.

He froze there, unable to rebut. Just as he was about to respond, his phone buzzed,

breaking the tension. She glanced at the screen and saw the caller ID displaying

‘Natasha.’ Another call from his first love?

Elias glanced at the phone screen, a hint of impatience etching across his handsome face.

Must this “actress’ be so persistent? Calling me every day as if she is truly my first love. Is

it that necessary? Isn’t she just in it for the money? Hasn’t Lazarus paid her enough?

He answered the phone with an impatient tone, “Can you say everything at once? Didn’t I

tell you to find Mr. Briggs?”

Amanda was taken aback by the man’s attitude. Is this how he treats his first love?

She did not know what Natasha said on the other end of the line, but she noticed a slight

change in Elias” expression. Speaking in a deep voice, he stated, “Hmm, understood. I’ll

give you a week off. Handle your matters and come back to work.”

After ending the call, Amanda asked curiously. “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

Though she did not want to pry, Elias shifting expression successfully piqued her curiosity.

He glanced at her and replied, “Nothing significant. Natasha’s grandmother passed away,

and she requested some time

off.

“Then… Aren’t you going to her grandmother’s funeral? People in such situations are

usually fragile and need someone to lean on.”

She understood that feeling all too well. When her mother passed away, not a single

relative on her side was willing to step forward, and her deadbeat father was nowhere to

be found. She could only rely on her so-called husband, Elias, who handled every aspect of

her mother’s funeral.

During that year of their secret marriage, she was grateful, despite his mistreatment,

because he provided. support during her most difficult and helpless moments, becoming

the sole ray of light in her darkness.

Elias sneered. “Right now, she’s just my subordinate, and I’m her boss. There’s no need to

be excessively. friendly.”

Amanda deliberately prodded, “Oh? Are you frustrated that the reconciliation is taking too

long? If Natasha were to fall into your arms now, would you handle everything for her just

like you did with my

mother’s funeral”

Regret filled her immediately after saying those words he did not want to act this way, but

her resentment seeped into her speech, making her sound like a scorned wife in a

melodramatic affair

He was momentarily stunned, caught off guard by her words. Then, a ift chuckle escaped

his lips. “Can I interpret this as jealousy on your part) Bevdet. I have to intention of getting

back together with her, so why are you so antroir?“

Judging from her earlier remarks, it was evident that Amanda was growing increanmely

anxious. Her gaze started to evade him, and she replied, I’m not jealous. You’re

overthinking. Since you’re to irritated and injured, why don’t you find your first love and

let her take care of you? To’d be a perfect oppe you to bond“

At that a displeased frown creased Elias face. He asked To that truly what you believe?

for

He felt genuine frustration building within him as the persistently pushed him toward other

women. Er ide truly resting me in this manner?