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Chapter 271 Reluctance
Amanda recalled the dinner during the ride home, she felt that the atmosphere was quite
peaceful. It had been a while since she enjoyed that feeling; it was very comfortable.
Meanwhile, Aiden sat in the back of the car, nodding off. He no longer had the energy to
bounce around.
Elias glanced at the reflection of his sleeping son in the rearview mirror, then at Amanda,
who was in the passenger seat. He asked in a low voice, “How are you feeling tonight? Are
you happy?
“Not bad.” She nodded, a faint smile gracing her lips.
The man smiled as well. He could sense that Amanda quite liked this home, and the
father’s love she lacked was slowly being made up for.
All those years, because of her gambler of a father, she felt so ashamed that she couldn’t
even hold her head up high amongst her peers. Now that she had discovered that her
biological father was Jack, she probably felt a little better.
Elias wanted to say something else, but when he opened his mouth, he hesitated. Never
mind, now was not the time to ask such things.
“Are you trying to ask if I would return to the Allegra Family?”
The man glanced at her, then answered truthfully, “Yes, I did. Still, it’s fine if you probably
don’t want to
answer.”
“I don’t know how to answer right now, either. We’ll see. She was already compromising a
lot, for she truly yearned for the warmth of a family.
Ever since her foster mother passed away, Amanda never experienced the warmth of a
family. She might as well scratch out the sc”mbag Dick from her list, for he only ever
asked Amanda for money. The less said about him, the better, really.
The car slowly drove into the community and pulled up at Building Seven at Northern No.
1.
Amanda and Elias got out of the car, one after the other. The man picked up the little guy
sleeping in the back seat, then the two entered the building.
However, unbeknownst to them, a black Maybach was parked in front of them, and Simon
was in it..
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSimon originally wanted to talk to Amanda, but he was caught off guard at the sight of this
scene.
He gripped the steering wheel so tightly that veins started bulging, and he couldn’t help
but let out a sneer.
Hah…
What was this?
Did the two reconcile already? Then, what about him?
Afterward, Elias came downstairs again and drove away. When he got into his car, he
seemed to be in a wonderful mood.
Simon fiercely punched the steering wheel. He couldn’t accept this!
Could he do nothing but sit by and watch Amanda and Elias reconcile?
Wasn’t Elias about to establish a marriage with the Allegras? Why did he cancel it all of a
sudden? What was he doing?!
Simon thought that as soon as Elias married Stephanie, everything would be set in stone.
Yet, the sudden turn of events made Simon wonder if Elias had done it on purpose.
He took out his phone and dialed Amanda’s number. It only went through after a long
while of waiting. Amanda’s cold voice sounded over the phone, “What is it, Simon?”
“Nothing. Can we meet tomorrow?”
“Is there something you want to say to me?”
It was obvious that Amanda didn’t want to agree to his invitation, and she was even trying
to decline politely. Still, Simon said stubbornly, “Can you come out tomorrow? I want to
chat with you. I don’t feel so great these days.”
“Well… Fine.”
“See you tomorrow, then.”
After Simon ended the call, there wasn’t any hint of a smile on his face, because he could
feel that Amanda was distancing herself from him.
Simon couldn’t understand how Amanda’s ex-husband, who hurt her so greatly, could
have such a powerful charm that even Aiden had changed his mind.
On the other hand, Amanda was still in the bathtub when she ended the call. She never
thought that Simon would still call her; she thought that she had made things clear
enough.
This time, she would spell it out for Simon. She couldn’t let him harbor any more hope for
her.
When she was dining at the Allegra Villa, her heart was beginning to yearn for
compromise. Nonetheless, her pragmatism told her not to rush into things.
Suddenly, her phone rang once more.
Amanda glanced at it. It was an unfamiliar number. So, she warily answered the call,
saying, “Who is this?”
“I’m Lunabelle.”
Lunabelle?
Simon’s ex-girlfriend?
Why would Lunabelle call her all of a sudden? How odd.
Amanda said, “Oh, hello. What’s the matter?”
What was wrong with those two? Why did both of them call her tonight? Did Lunabelle also
want to have
a chat with her?
Just as expected, Lunabelle said, “Do you have time tomorrow? Can I ask you out for a
chat?”
“Well… I may not be free tomorrow. I’m busy with my law firm. Why don’t we meet
another time?”
“Do you have time now? Can I visit you? I honestly want to talk to you.”
Lunabelle’s voice sounded urgent on the other end of the line. She seemed to have
something important. to ask Amanda.
“Come over, then. I’m at home. I’ll send you the address.” As Amanda spoke, she got out
of the bathtub with a splash.
“All right.”
Amanda took a towel and wrapped it around herself after ending the call. Her mind was
filled with questions. What exactly was going on?
Sometime later, the doorbell rang. That was probably Lunabelle.
Selina and Aiden had gone to sleep, so Amanda ran to get the door. When she opened the
door, she found Lunabelle standing at the entrance, looking frail. She seemed to have
undergone an ordeal.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“What did you-
“Can I go in? Please.” Lunabelle’s eyes were red. She looked like she had just gotten out of
an argument.
“Sure. Come in.”
Amanda looked at Lunabelle’s pitiful appearance, and she couldn’t help but guess what
had happened as she poured out a glass of water for Lunabelle.
Amanda didn’t want to wake Aiden and Selina, so she took Lunabelle to the balcony for a
chat.
“Sorry, my son and my friend are asleep now, so I don’t want to wake them up.”
“It’s okay, I get it.” Lunabelle sat on the outdoor couch, keeping her head low throughout
the entire. interaction.
Amanda sat opposite her, letting the breeze play with her hair. “Lunabelle, are you okay?
What happened. to you?”
“Amanda, do you think that people who have made mistakes aren’t worthy of second
chances?” Lunabelle’s tears slowly flowed out.
This startled Amanda greatly. Why was Lunabelle crying all of a sudden?
“Perhaps. Criminals have to pay the price of their actions.”
“But I’ve honestly repented. Why am I not forgiven yet?” Lunabelle said, sobbing.
Amanda couldn’t help but ask, “What exactly happened? I’ve already distanced myself
from Simon. I have even deliberately gone out of my way to avoid both of you. Your
relationship should be going well. I even thought you guys are getting married soon.”
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