Take My Breath Away

"Of course not. Are you or aren't you my hubby? Aren't you the least bit curious who the father is? This isn't weird."

'Am I hearing things? She wants me to go with her to meet her lover, and claims it's normal husband-like behavior?' Matthew thought. He found Erica weird but adorable. While she was waiting for an answer, he turned around and declared, "I don't know about you, but I'm hungry! Let's grab a bite first!"

Erica was surprised. 'Huh? What does he mean? Was that a yes or a no? Whatever! He has to go with me no matter what!' Thinking of that, Erica walked up to him and said, "Okay, go wash your hands. I'll get you a bowl of soup."

She was always like that. When she wanted his help, she would call him Matthew in a sweet tone. And when she was not happy, she would refer to him as "Matthew Huo" or "the guy whose surname is Huo."

He said nothing and went straight to the bathroom.

The corners of his mouth lifted into a cunning smile.

During dinner, Erica was very enthusiastic. She not only got him a bowl of soup, but she also picked up food for him and put it on his plate.

When Matthew was done, Erica rested her chin on her hand and asked sweetly, "So, you're going with me, right, Matthew?"

He had eaten his fill, and was still getting what he wanted. Matthew feigned an indifferent tone and answered simply, "Yes."

Erica was very happy to hear it. "Got an idea of where we're going?"

The smile on her face annoyed Matthew. He threw the used napkin in the trash. "You can't wait to see him?"

"Who? You mean Ethan's biological father? You're kidding, right? I couldn't care less if I never saw him again! But he's right. He's the biological father. That's why I'm doing this." Erica hated Tam's guts. How could she possibly want to see him?

And for a moment, she regretted her decision. Apparently, it was annoying Matthew.

The disgust in her eyes satisfied him. He didn't need to worry.

At Orchid Private Club

When the door to the private room was opened once more, Erica sat on the sofa, playing with Ethan.

A man in a long dark blue overcoat walked in. He looked like a modest gentleman.

By all appearances, he appeared around thirty years old, but in fact, he was already over forty.

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esponsibility?"

Casting her a glance, he replied, "Do what you want. I'm here for you, and I won't let them put you in jail."

'He really means it, ' she thought. She smiled awkwardly. "I was just venting. I'd never do that. Forget I said anything. He'll get what he deserves someday! Karma's a bitch."

Twenty minutes later, Erica left the room.

"I think it's time to go. Ethan needs to get to sleep," she said to Tam.

Tam kissed his son on the cheek before giving Ethan to Erica. "You should be happy," he said. "I made up my mind. I'm going to talk to my wife so I can take care of him at my place. That way you won't have to feed him or change his diaper all the time."

Rocking Ethan gently, she rolled her eyes at Tam and said, "No. You're not taking him anywhere. My parents have gotten pretty attached over the last few months. Did you ever think about that? How can you be so selfish?"

"I know, I know. It's all my fault. But Ethan's not a member of the Li family. It's not fair to them to have to raise a stranger's kid..."

Erica suddenly raised her voice. "Fair? You're a fine one to talk about fairness! Where were you when Ethan was born? Get out! I don't want to see you again, you jerk! "

"I'm sorry!"

Erica stretched out a hand to stop his apology. "No! I'm not the one wanting an apology. You know who to apologize to! If you have time, you'd better go to her gravesite to visit her. Burn some incense while you're at it, and ask for forgiveness! Get out! Now!"