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Chapter 141 I Have Boundaries.
“It’s alright, I understand how your parents feel. Actually, I think they have valid concerns.
I just didn’t give enough thought to the situation… Hearing this, Simon felt a tinge of
disappointment. “So, are you giving up then? I’ll talk to my parents and persuade them.
You don’t need to worry about that. All you have to do is just stand firmly by my side.”
“Simon, a relationship without the blessings of parents won’t lead to happiness. I advise
you to heed your parents’ advice. I thought about it last night, and we truly aren’t suited
for each other. She believed that Simon’s parents wouldn’t change their minds, and she
didn’t want to face such difficult in-laws, so it would be better to let it go.
With that, Amanda gathered a few file folders and glanced at Simon who was standing
there. “I have to attend a court hearing now. We can talk later if you have time.” Following
that, she turned and left the office. Simon felt powerless as he stood there and wondered
why Amanda couldn’t be more resolute about their relationship.
Soon, the sun began to set. In order to pick up his son, Elias abruptly left a high-level
meeting, which left a group of executives dumbfounded. He brought Elias back to the
estate and carried him out of the car. He was preparing to take him for dinner. As he
entered the villa, he spotted Howard, who was sitting in the living room.
Howard, who initially had a stern expression, was about to scold him when he looked over
and saw the child in Elias’ arms, which surprised him. Aiden exclaimed upon seeing
Howard, ‘Grandpa, what a coincidence! Why are you here too?”
Howard was even more shocked and approached with his cane. This… This child… How is
he here? Don’t tell me he’s from our family?”
“What? Have you met him before?” Elias furrowed his brow as he asked.
At that, the bodyguard standing nearby explained, “Mr. Elias, Old Mr. Winters used to visit
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe kindergarten frequently to see the children, and he saw this child. He even thought the
child resembles your younger self.”
Elias was momentarily stunned, then chuckled lightly, “Grandpa, this little guy not only
looks like me, but he’s also my biological son.”
“W-What? This child is really yours? Howard couldn’t have imagined that the child he
casually encountered at the kindergarten would turn out to be his great-grandchild.
“Yes, he’s Amanda’s child. She was pregnant four years ago, but I didn’t believe her and
chose to divorce her. Later, she gave birth to the child on her own, and I only found out
recently.” Elias briefly explained the child’s background, fearing that Howard might faint
right then and there if he provided too many details.
“You scoundrel!” As expected, Howard’s blood pressure rose, and he swung his cane at
Elias. “You didn’t believe your wife when she said she was pregnant! Instead, you believed
those seductresses! You even let my great-grandson wander around for four years! I’ll
beat you to death, you worthless thing!”
Elias didn’t dodge as he believed he deserved to be hit. How could he have let his
biological son wander around abroad for four years?
Meanwhile, Aiden, who was in his arms, was clearly frightened and pouted. His eyes were
welling up with
I Have Boundaries.
tears. “I want Mommy…”
Seeing him cry instantly made Howard stop. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. Great-Grandpa was
wrong. Did I scare you?”
“Grandpa, he hasn’t eaten yet. Let me take him for a meal first. Would you like to join us?”
“Alright, alright. I’ll have a meal with my little great-grandson.” Howard beamed. Despite
being angry and shocked, he considered it a blessing from heaven to have a great-
grandson suddenly appear out of nowhere.
In the restaurant, Aiden sat obediently on the dining chair, but his eating habits were
adorable, as he was a messy eater with food on his face. Elias and Howard sat on the side
while watching the little one cat.
Howard, who grew fonder of Aiden the more he watched, said, “Oh, this kid really knows
how to eat. He looks so much like you when you were little. The more I look, the more he
resembles you. But you weren’t this well-behaved when you were young. You were quite
mischievous.”
A smile appeared on Elias’ face as he looked at his son, who was completely engrossed in
his meal. At that moment, the butler approached, seemingly having something to say. “If
you have something to say, speak up. There are no outsiders here,” Elias said while
scooping a bowl of soup for his son.
The butler reported truthfully, “Recently, the sanatorium informed us that Madam’s
condition has improved significantly, and they suggest she returns home for recuperation
as it will be more beneficial to her recovery. Madam insists on coming back and wants Miss
Murphy to accompany her. Elias paused his action of feeding Aiden the soup. “Grace? How
dare she show up in front of me?”
“Miss Murphy has been trying every means to see you. I believe she has also influenced
Madam’s thoughts. Madam has a great deal of trust in her and insists on having her stay
together. I have accommodated them in the Southview Villa,” the butler replied.
At that, Elias responded indifferently, “Fine, do as you wish. Just don’t let me see her.
Then, he asked again, “How’s the injury on her face?”
“It’s not recovering well, and it’s likely to leave a scar. Foreign experts have also consulted
on the matter, stating they can help with scar restoration, but it can only recover to about
sixty to seventy percent. Miss Murphy may not be able to return to the entertainment
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“Understood. You may leave and attend to your duties.” Elias’ expression turned grave
after hearing that.
After the butler left, Howard spoke up. “Are you still planning to get involved with Grace? If
you continue like this, even if you have a child together, you have no chance with
Amanda.”
Howard had long figured it out. As long as there was a glimmer of hope for Grace, she
would surely obstruct the remarriage of Amanda and Elias.
→Grandpa, I have my boundaries. I will fulfill my responsibilities but won’t have any
personal feelings for
her. Besides, there was never much affection between us, to begin with,” he said. He
didn’t have much attachment to Grace, as he was only being nice to her out of respect for
Kennedy. Moreover, he now understood that he hadn’t slept with Grace as he had
mistakenly believed before, so there was no need to feel guilty anymore. Grace’s true
nature was quite different from the innocent and pure image he had imagined. Moreover,
he never expected her to be so scheming.
“You better handle it properly. Otherwise, if you anger Amanda to the point where she
leaves again, you won’t be able to find her anymore, and no one can help you.” Howard
snorted coldly.
Elias remained silent and continued to feed Aiden his meal. The little one was truly
obedient when it came to eating as he had one mouthful after another. Of course, Elias
knew all of this. This time, he would never disappoint Amanda. No matter what happens,
he will firmly choose to believe in her. Howard looked at Aiden again and couldn’t help but
exclaim, “My great-grandson looks so handsome. He looks much better than you did when
you were little. And he eats so obediently. You weren’t this well-behaved when you were
young. A nanny had to chase after you during every meal.”
Hearing that made Elias speechless. Just how naughty was he when he was little? Why did
he remember his grandpa always praising him back then?
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