Take My Breath Away

'Does she think I am that weak?' Matthew mused.

He felt as though it was time to let Erica know his real strength!

A gentle sigh of content escaped Erica's lips as she glanced at the stars in the sky. Tightly enveloped in Matthew's embrace, she felt safe and loved like never before. After a brief moment of silence, she asked, "Matthew, what are your plans for the future?"

"I will work in the company and continue to manage the ZL Group for another twenty years. During that time, whatever free moment I have will be spent with my family. When those twenty years finish, all of my time will belong to my wife," Matthew replied. In truth, Matthew wouldn't hesitate to spend every moment with his wife because she meant more to him than his work.

A sense of disquietude surged through Matthew when he thought about the life he wanted to build with Erica. He realized that life was too short and there just wasn't enough time!

"You genuinely care about your wife!" Erica chuckled as her cheeks blushed crimson. It felt good to be cherished.

"Well, yes. After all, we will be spending the rest of our lives together," he said. 'You will be the one and only woman I love for the rest of my life.'

The smile on Erica's face widened. "I didn't expect Mr. Huo to take his wife so seriously. Aren't you afraid that your parents will be jealous?"

Erica's heart soared with the love and devotion Matthew felt for her. What more could a wife ask for?

"Why should they be jealous? Everyone knows that the bond between a man and his wife is greater than any other relationship between two human beings. As long as the two can live as one, life will only know peace and happiness. I hope you realize the importance of our relationship!"

Erica was over the moon and pleasantly surprised to hear Matthew speak this way. Unsure of whether he was teasing her or not, she timidly asked, "So, you're telling me that I am more important to you than your parents?" Was he serious?

"Theoretically, yes." There was still one thing missing in their relationship.

"But, in fact?" She gently nudged Matthew to share his thoughts with her.

"After you and I consummate our marriage, we will become a real couple. Then, you will enjoy a higher status than my parents. So, Mrs. Huo, do you want to be the most powerful woman in the Huo family?"

"That can wait until your birthday. It's just a few days away. There is no rush." Erica giggled as she replied. Over time, her attraction toward Matthew had intensified, and she struggled to contain her passion. She wished that his birthday would come sooner!

Matthew subtly glanced at Erica.

smile and a quick shake of his head, Matthew made his way toward the bathroom.

A moment later, he stepped out with a basin of warm water. He placed it by the bed and gently pulled her feet out from under the blanket.

Although asleep, Erica vaguely felt as though her feet were being put in water. Then, big hands gently massaged her feet, just like the last time when Matthew had washed her feet in the bathroom.

She mumbled, "Matthew..."

"Hmm."

It was him. "Didn't you say that I can sleep without washing my feet?" His penchant for cleanliness was a little unusual!

"Go back to sleep. I'll wash them for you."

"Okay." She was so sleepy that she couldn't remember when he finished wiping her feet and putting them back into the bed.

In another villa of the Pearl Villa District.

In the bedroom, Sheffield hugged the woman, who was applying a facial mask. All the tiredness coursing through him disappeared, and he felt rejuvenated. "Honey, your dear husband is back!"

Evelyn applied the remaining essence of the facial mask on her neck and hands evenly. Then, she turned and patted the man's face with a gentle smile as usual. "Honey, the keyboard is ready. Go ahead!"

The man was confused. "Why am I being punished this time?" 'Did Matthew tell on me again?

He is moving faster than before.'

Sheffield knew that he would have to kneel on the keyboard whenever Evelyn wanted.

"I always support my brother,"

Evelyn answered frankly. The reason was so simple and crude.

Sheffield had snitched on Matthew. What he couldn't understand was why Matthew's wife was so easy-going. She not only didn't ask Matthew to kneel on the keyboard but also went to Sheffield and Evelyn's restaurant for a romantic candlelight dinner.