Take My Breath Away

Although Erica didn't live with Ethan, she had kept Tessie company for the nine months she had been pregnant and had brought him back home after Tessie had given birth to him. Erica had a deep connection with that little boy.

"Okay, tell Mom not to be upset when Ethan leaves. If she's that sad, Matthew and I can give her a grandchild. Besides, my sister will get married soon, and so will my brother. You and Mom will have a handful of grandchildren sooner or later," said Erica, trying to comfort her dad.

Wesley sighed silently and snorted. "I am here with your mother and I will comfort her."

'This girl is so silly! She is kind-hearted and always does something that would make us feel bad for her. I hope she doesn't do anything that will hurt herself again, ' he thought to himself.

Erica nodded. She didn't need to worry about her mother while her father was around. "Good."

Just then, she heard a familiar voice. "Erica!"

Erica looked up reflexively and saw Watkins waving at her.

He looked handsome in his black casual coat and expensive sneakers.

"Who is that?" Wesley asked. He had sharp ears and clearly heard a man call out Erica's name. As far as he knew, Matthew was on a business trip. He hoped that his silly daughter wouldn't do something that would make Matthew misunderstand her.

"Just a friend. I'm outside with Rhea now. Talk to you later. Bye!" Erica had a clear conscience. After answering her dad's question, she hung up the phone without a second thought.

Wesley was rendered speechless. 'Where is this girl? And why is there a man with her? Never mind! I trust her. Better to leave her be, ' he thought.

When Watkins trotted over to her, he saw that she had been on the phone. He apologized as she put her phone away. "Sorry, I didn't realize that you were talking to someone."

"No problem. Why are you here?" she asked. Erica looked behind him and saw several rich young men standing there, waiting for Watkins.

With his hands in his pockets, Watkins raised his chin at them and then said to her, "Just hanging out with my budd

and she, along with Rhea and Hyatt, began to walk toward the door.

Watkins turned around and waved at his friends. "I'll be back soon."

He walked out of the booth with the three of them.

When they reached the side of the road, Watkins stopped Erica. After hesitating for a second, he said, "Erica, we all know what happened between you and Tessie. She doesn't deserve to be your friend. You don't need to be sad for losing a friend like her. Okay?"

Knowing that he was comforting her, Erica nodded with a smile. "Don't worry about me. I've already moved on. Thank you, Watkins."

"Good to know. Let's go now. I'll drive you." Watkins' driver was waiting at the roadside.

Erica tried to refuse, but Watkins insisted on driving them home. It was late, so she got into his car with Rhea.

Hyatt got into another Mercedes Benz and the driver was told to drop him off at school.

The girls sat in the back seat, while Watkins sat in the passenger seat. The driver headed for the Pearl Villa District.

The car rolled to a stop in front of the villa. As soon as Erica opened the door, her phone rang. It was Matthew.

'Wow! Matthew, the aloof husband, is calling me on his own volition! This is so rare!' she thought. With a smile, she slid the answer key and gently greeted him, "Hello, Matthew."

"Where are you?" The man's low voice came from the other end of the line.