Chapter 268 Dining at the Allegra Villa
“No, I don’t.” Although Amanda raised her voice on purpose just to oppose Elias, he didn’t say more as he decided to see her off.
When they arrived at the basement car park, Amanda suddenly spoke up. “Let’s have a meal at the Allegra Villa this weekend. You have to come with me; I don’t really know Jack, and Aiden may not like it either. You have to be around to maintain order.”
The man was stunned for a moment. ‘He didn’t think that Amanda would agree so quickly. He initially thought that Amanda would reject him. “All right, I’ll pick you guys up when the time comes.”
“Okay.” Amanda opened the car door and got into the driver’s seat. She started the car and slowly drove
away.
The man stood where he was, watching the taillights of the car gradually disappear into the distance. He let out a deep sigh. Amanda probably didn’t want this, but she compromised. He didn’t know what Amanda was compromising for, either.
Soon, it was the weekend.
In the evening. Aiden kept asking for food, but Elias still hadn’t shown up.
“Come on, stop shouting. When Daddy comes, I’ll take you to get nice food, all right?”
“But when is Daddy coming? Why isn’t he here yet? I’m so hungry.” Aiden put a piteous look on his face. He was almost losing it.
Amanda comforted her son. “I just called to ask, and he said there was a slight traffic jam on his way here. He’ll be here soon, so please hang in there. Here’s a cookie to snack on.”
Ding-dong-
The doorbell finally rang. Aiden tossed the cookie in his hand and dashed over to open the door.
Amanda shook her head in exasperation, then said to Selina, “We won’t be having dinner at home tonight, so remember to eat on time. We might come home late, so you don’t have to wait for us.”
Selina smiled as she nodded. “All right, got it.”
“Daddy!” Aiden excitedly leaped into the man’s arms. Elias picked his son up and looked at Amanda. “Are you ready? Let’s go.”
Amanda took her purse and went out the door.
After that, they got into the car. Amanda sat on the passenger seat, gazing at the profile of the man next to her, who was focused on driving. She asked. “Have you told Jack about it? He knows we’re visiting, right?”
“Don’t worry, I’ll stay with you two. It’s just a meal.” Elias sensed how nervous Amanda was.
“I’m not worried…”
“Mm-hmm.” The man’s lips curved into a smile.
The car slowly drove into the garden of the Allegra Villa. Aiden peered at the scenery outside as he leaned against the back of the man’s seat. “Daddy, where is this place? I’m so hungry, I want to eat.”
“Come on. We’re going to eat.”
After entering the villa of the Allegra Family, Amanda was seriously nervous. Is this supposed to be my home?
If I weren’t abandoned 20 years ago, would I have grown up in this place?
Amanda undid her seatbelt as she looked around at her surroundings with an unfamiliar yet curious gaze.
Just then, the butler came over and led them to the dining hall for dinner. The Allegras were already waiting in place. Amanda took Aiden’s hand as she passed through the garden, headed for the Allegra Villa.
Meanwhile, in the dining hall, the Allegras sat at the dining table, all lined up. The table was filled with sumptuous delicacies, and everyone was waiting for Amanda’s arrival with her child.
Mrs. Allegra, Edith, was a little anxious. “Why are they not here yet? Did they change their minds at the last minute?”
She was elated when Elias called and said that Amanda agreed to have a meal here. But now, Amanda still hadn’t shown up, so she was both anxious and nervous.
Jack frowned. “What are you saying? Amelia is an adult now, how can she not keep her promises? Also, we just called to confirm, right? They encountered a slight traffic jam, that’s all. You just had to choose to have dinner, and it’s the rush hour too.”
“I just thought it would be more relaxed at night. We could have some tea after the meal, too…” Edith was extremely nervous, for she feared that Amanda wouldn’t come.
Seated at the side, Stephanie had mixed feelings about this. Her emotions were quite a challenge to describe.
Just then, the butler came over. “Mr. Allegra, Miss Bailey and Mr. Winters are here.”
As soon as the butler said that, Jack and Edith beamed as they hastily raised their heads to look. Their eyes were filled with anticipation.
Amanda led Aiden into the dining hall. When Aiden caught sight of Stephanie, he couldn’t help but point at her as he shouted, “Ah! The nasty ugly woman! Moinmy, I don’t want to be here. I want to go home.”
Aiden reached his arms out to be picked up. Amanda carried him in her arms as she said patiently, “Aiden, you cannot say that. That’s not right, understand?”
Stephanie suppressed the rage in her heart as her mother comforted her, “Forget it, he’s just a child. Don’t hold it against him.”
Jack was still glad that Amanda could make it. At least she was here now, and she came with her child. They would take it one step at a time. Things would get better.
“Have a seat. You must be hungry. There are still some dishes in the kitchen, and I told them to serve those dishes only after you’ve arrived. With that, Jack looked at the butler at the side. “Get the kitchen staff to serve the food.”
“Understood.” The butler turned around and left the dining hall.
Amanda placed Aiden on a dining chair, coaxing him, “You’re hungry, right? Look, there’s so much delicious food here. If there’s anything you’d like to eat, ask Daddy to get some for you.”
She sat down next to Aiden while Elias sat on the other side of the child. Aiden was sandwiched between his parents so that he wouldn’t feel unfamiliar or scared.
Edith adored Aiden very much. He was her biological grandson, after all. She said in a coaxing manner, “Aiden, what would you like to eat? Let me take some for you. The food is all prepared for you. Or would you like to have something else? Whatever it is, I’ll get the chef in the kitchen to make it for you, all right?”
Aiden picked up his spoon and said, “I can do it myself
Aiden was truly hungry, for he had been complaining about his hunger ever since he was at home. Now that a whole feast was laid out on the table before him, he couldn’t help but gulp.
Amanda said calmly, “He can eat by himself, so you don’t have to feed him. He might dirty the table, though.”
“It’s okay, children are all like that.” Jack looked at the stubborn child and couldn’t help but put on a smile.
He had always been looking forward to seeing his daughter get married and have children so that he could have grandchildren to pamper. Now, he not only found his eldest daughter, but he was also able to hold his very own grandson.
Edith looked awkwardly at Amanda. “Amelia-I mean. Amanda, you should eat too. You must be hungry
as well.”
Edith was very careful about Amanda’s emotions, fearing that if Amanda was upset, she might leave without warning.
Amanda nodded, and then began to cat slowly. However, someone was staring at her so intently that she felt uneasy.
She looked up to see Old Mrs. Allegra, Cassandra, staring at her with tears in the latter’s eyes. Cassandra wiped her tears from time to time.
“Grandma, you- Amanda suddenly didn’t know what to say.
She sprinted down the stairs but suddenly remembered her pregnancy and slowed down. Clutching the test strip in her hand, she wondered what Elias Winters' reaction would be once he heard the news.
Yet, when Amanda was halfway down the stairs, she saw two figures in the living room—Elias and a sexy woman. Slowing down her steps, she held the handrail tightly and felt her heart sink. That was because she saw her husband and the woman behaving affectionately as though they were a smitten couple.