The Barrister's Love in Town

Amanda had made her way to the elevator, her finger inching closer to the button when

he suddenly sprang into action. Swiftly, he approached her, his grip firm as he forcibly

dragged her back into the bedroom, ensuring the door closed with an authoritative thud.

She stared at the tightly shut bedroom door and could not contain her frustration any

longer. Laughter bubbled up from within her, a mixture of incredulity and exasperation.

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Does he have to be so unswervingly loyal?

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With a mix of determination and frustration coursing through her veins. Amanda reached

for her phone and dialed Elias’ number. After a few rings, he answered, but she wasted no

time launching into a fiery tirade. “Show some decency, will you? What gives you the

audacity to imprison me like this? Do I have nothing else to do with my day? I still need to

work and earn a living, you know. Why should my time be wasted because of your

whims?”

Elias’ voice, on the other end, remained infuriatingly composed. “I’ll compensate you for

any lost income. Just be obedient and wait for me to return home.”

Well. He certainly has deep pockets!

An overwhelming resentment flooded her. “Stop flaunting your wealth! I don’t need your

money! Let me out! Don’t you dare think you can prevent me from getting those pills. And

let me make this crystal clear, even if I were to become pregnant, I will never keep it!”

Her frustration reached its peak as if her lungs were ready to burst from the sheer weight

of her anger. This man was relentless in his authoritarianism, caring only for his

satisfaction in every decision he made.

“Then, go ahead and try,” he retorted before abruptly ending the call.

Amanda stared at the disconnected line, rendered speechless by the extent of his

despicability and contempt. What a despicable man!

Determined not to be thwarted, she swung open the bedroom door, only to find Yacob

standing outside. like an impregnable gatekeeper, blocking her every step. Undeterred,

she forcefully slammed the door shut, causing it to resound with a thunderous crash, as if

she intended to shatter it into a million fragments.

Returning to the bed, she lay down, her anger intensifying with each passing thought. Is

this wretched man planning to confine me for a full twenty-four hours? Even emergency

contraception will be futile after that time.

Yet, as she calculated her menstrual cycle, a flicker of reassurance illuminated her mind.

She was currently in her safe period, reducing the likelihood of pregnancy..

With this newfound reassurance, she finally let her guard down, relishing in the fact that

Elias’ scheme had backfired. He has brought it upon himself!

However, the stifling monotony of being trapped within the confines of the room grew

unbearable for Amanda. Summoning her inner resolve, she rose from the bed and

approached the door once more, pushing it open.

Yacob, in his unwavering dedication, appeared somewhat resigned to her persistent

attempts. “Miss Bailey, I implore you not to waste your effort. You can only remain here

and patiently await the return of Mr. Winters,” he advised.

Interrupting his words, she asked curiously, “Has Grace attempted suicide by cutting her

wrist? Is Elias attending to that matter?”

He offered no response, refusing to engage in idle gossip or involve himself in Elias’

personal affairs. His silence spoke volumes, leaving Amanda to draw her conclusions.

“Your silence speaks volumes, huh,” she remarked.

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Meeting her eyes briefly, he responded, “Miss Bailey, it would be best for you to remain

within the confines of the bedroom. If you require anything, please inform me. If you’re

hungry. I will ensure the kitchen prepares a suitable meal for you.”

“I have a present need. It’s rather dull being alone in this room. How about keeping me

company and engaging in conversation?” She leaned against the door frame, crossing her

arms, projecting an air of nonchalant contentment.

“I don’t possess a natural inclination for casual conversation, and I’m not well-versed in

it,” he explained. his demeanor characterized by reticence and reserve.

“That’s not a concern. Simply address my queries. I am curious about the connection

between Elias and Grace. He claims that he owes her a life. What does that signify? Did

Grace save his life?” Her curiosity was piqued.

What magnitude of debt could prompt Elias to lavish such indulgence upon Grace,

forsaking his wife and child in the process?

Yacob responded as he furrowed his brows. “It was not Grace who saved Mr. Winters’ life;

it was her brother.”

“Her brother? What’s the relationship between her brother and Elias? Are they close

friends?” Her m began to wander, conjuring various conjectures about how Grace’s

brother could have saved Elias’ li

Yacob seemed reluctant to delve into the matter but did not want Amanda to speculate

wildly. There he offered a concise response with a touch of creativity. “Yelan was Mr.

Winters first bodyguard who remained by his side, protecting him for ten years. They were

like brothers, and he treated Yelan exceptionally well, better than us.”

At least, they had observed that Elias treated Yelan as a brother in the past.

She continued to ask as her curiosity piqued. “So… How did Yelan save his life to the

extent that Elias would sacrifice his love for it?”

That was because Elias had confessed to her multiple times that he did not love Grace and

that his action were merely driven by guilt.

Yacob fell silent for a few seconds before speaking, “Yelan sacrificed his life to save Mr.

Winters. In his dying moments, he entrusted Mr. Winters with the care of his sister, as they

had no parents. Mr. Winters was only fulfilling his promise.”

“He sacrificed his life?” Amanda was genuinely shocked. She thought Yelan had only saved

Elias’ life, but she had not expected him to die in the process. She then nodded with a look

of understanding. “I sec..”

No wonder Elias doted on Grace so much; his guilt must run deep.

Unable to hold back, he added, “Miss Bailey, Mr. Winters isn’t the scoundrel you imagine

him to be. He simply has an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Yelan’s death was a

tragic and gruesome affair, and that’s why Mr. Winters continues to carry the burden in his

heart.”

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