True Love Waits

Chapter 1114 Smelly Socks

With Rhea's help, Erica, clad in a traditional wedding dress with a long train, elegantly walked towards the door of the hall. Seeing how gracious his daughter looked at this moment, Wesley gave her a rare soft smile and reached out his arm. "I didn't think you would be the first among my three kids to get married. Rika, you look great in this dress. Just try not to say anything or you'll show your true colors."

Erica released Rhea's arm and held Wesley's. Despite her dad's warning, she couldn't help but speak with clenched teeth. "Do you think I wanted to be the first one? And do you have any idea how heavy this coronet is? At least a dozen pounds!" As far as she was concerned, Matthew must have deliberately picked out this phoenix coronet to spite her. With this heavy coronet on her head, she had to walk very carefully. If she didn't keep her head up at all times, she was afraid she would lose balance and fall to the ground.

"Look at these rubies inlaid on it, they're all genuine! Of course, it's heavy. I would sure hope so. Just hold out for a little longer. You're wearing a phoenix coronet and robes of rank. In ancient times, only the women in rich and noble families had the privilege to dress like that on weddings. The Huo family is giving you the same treatment. You should be grateful, to say the least," he said.

Erica complained, "But Dad, I am indeed from a rich and noble family. That's what I am saying! Why do you sound like that Matthew Huo is out of my league? Why would I be honored to marry him and not the other way around?"

"Well, it's true, you were well matched, perhaps even better, in status at first, but now you have a son with another man. Forget about Matthew's family background. He's a man of integrity and character. He never fools around. So, indeed, it would be your honor to marry him."

Erica grumbled, indicating disapproval and anger. 'Is that what a father should say to his daughter?'

It was as if she had become utterly worthless to him because she had a child out of wedlock.

"As for Feb, I have discussed it with your mother. We'll take care of him in our home first. When your relationship with Matthew is stable, and if he agrees, we'll bring the baby to you. And one more thing, for heaven's sake, change his name ASAP. Your brother was right, the poor boy will be made fun of in school."

"Dad! If you want to change his name, do it yourself. I'm not good with names."

"I would be happy to," he replied.

The emcee's voice grabbed their attention from down the hall. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please! The time has come to welcome the bride and the bride's father!" The door to the main hall slowly pushed open from the outside on cue.

bit nervous when she saw Matthew standing on the stage all the way at

as he walked her

nervous?" Wesley

I be nervous? This is the first time I've ever done something like this. I'm not used

and said, "Take it easy. Don't be

grandness and splendor purveyed with such simplicity were what made the

face and whispered into Wesley's ear, "Dad, look at him. Matthew's

time nor the place for you to make trouble. For your family's sake, don't do anything foolish!" Wesley immediately understood what was on her

him, but you keep forcing me. Dad, what did Uncle Carlos give you in return for your own

Marrying into the Huo family is the only way I can see a future for you. After all, you're no match for either of them-your uncle Carlos, aunt Debbie, Matthew or

to take off the phoenix coronet on scream from the top of her lungs. 'I am not going to marry Matthew Huo! Let him

she couldn't afford that luxury. After all, Wesley

any trouble, I promise the Huo family will care for you as one of their own. They will treat you well." Wesley and Carlos had been friends for decades. He knew his friend well enough

daughter is like her father's lover in his previous life. But, was I your stinky socks in your previous life?" Wesley never gave Erica any special treatment even when she was a child. As such, she envied Yvette very much,

a pair of her father's old smelly socks

and shaking his head to himself. Erica wondered if his silence meant yes, or if it meant that they had

and robes of rank; a sedan chair; Ferghana horses; and a

He knew she was a single mother and yet he was willing to give her a glamorous wedding ceremony. The

and nagging mother, to live with a man she didn't know. Not only would she share the same bed as him, she

the proud and arrogant Erica would surrender to fate one