True Love Waits

Chapter 1128 It's So Pathetic

Erica was astounded by Matthew's suggestion. Hesitatingly, she asked, "You want Ethan to live with us in Y City?" 'Is he willing to be Ethan's stepfather?' she wondered.

Matthew nodded.

"Really?" Hope sprang in Erica's heart. She had believed that Matthew wouldn't agree to Ethan living with them. After all, it would bring shame to him if others learned that Matthew was raising the child his wife conceived with another man.

Matthew nodded again.

After some contemplation, Erica refused, "No, thanks. I can come back often to visit him. Let's go!" With Ethan settled at the Li family residence, she would have an excuse to travel home.

If she took Ethan to Y City, she was afraid that Matthew would eventually grow to resent him. Then Erica wouldn't know what she would do.

Blair agreed with Erica as she thought it was better to let Ethan stay with her and Wesley. "Matthew, Wesley and I have nothing to do at home. We are happy to take care of Ethan as the boy brings us great joy If Rika misses Ethan, she can come back at any time. You don't need to take him home. Besides, Rika doesn't know how to take care of him." She thought that Matthew treated her daughter well enough. And so, she didn't want Ethan to be the source of trouble between them.

Erica restrained her emotions as she surrendered the baby to Blair. Then, she turned to Wesley, who was drinking water in the kitchen, and said, "Dad, let's go."

"On my way!" After downing the last mouthful of water, Wesley trotted to catch up with them.

He volunteered to drive them to the airport. However, Blair didn't accompany them as she had to watch Ethan. So, there were only three of them in the car.

On their way to the airport, Wesley repeatedly instructed Erica to go to school as soon as she arrived at Y City. He also told her not to make any trouble. He wanted her to study hard, be a good student, and listen to Matthew.

"I'm not a three-year-old kid. Why should I listen to him?" Erica whined in a low voice.

"Why? Because Matthew is much better than you in every aspect. If he weren't with you, I would worry about you being alone in Y City," Wesley snapped.

Hearing that, Erica could not help but pick her ears helplessly. "Dad, I have never heard you speak so highly of Gifford. I'm afraid that Matthew is your biological son. Isn't he? I've heard you praising him nonstop since my return yesterday. I'm tired of hearing it."

"I have a headache because I can't stand you being so stubborn. You're such a willful girl. How I wish Matthew were my son! Matthew, if she refuses to behave, call me, and I'll teach her a lesson!" Wesley blurted.

in this world for over seven thousand days, and this was the seven thousandth time that she had suspected

to her defense. He said, "Rika is an obedient girl. She hasn't made any trouble in Y City. Rest assured,

even have to put in a good word for her. Has she threatened you? If she has, tell me now, and

was a hint of a smile on Matthew's face when he heard

closer to Wesley and grabbed his clothes. "Dad, do you want Mom to punish you? Believe it or not, I'll call her right now!" "Let me go! I'm driving! Sit

she let go of his clothes.

villa first. When she got out of the car, he rolled down the window and said

soon?" Erica

there a

would she explain to him that

last time before he rolled up the window and left the

many cameras were brought to the villa at about four o'clock in the afternoon. To Erica's surprise, more than ten people had come to show her the

gloves. Each of the men carried different styles of cameras and lenses in their hands

surprised Erica even more was that there were several boxes behind them-each filled with more cameras with

family in A Country. It was true that Wesley led a frugal life. But whenever she needed something, people would

over a dozen people surrounded

different cameras and lenses and detailed how they matched her needs. After an hour, Erica had tried several different kinds of cameras and lenses, and she liked them very much. But when she remembered that Matthew was going to pay for them, she felt embarrassed. She didn't know which one she should

instructed by Mr. Huo to inform you that you can choose anything you like and that you don't have to worry about cost." The

know what I

to refuse his generosity. After all, he didn't lack money. She kept all of the cameras and lenses that she

wanted, Erica decided to test them by clicking pictures

beautifully landscaped sections inside the villa and in the yard. Eager to experiment and familiarize herself with the cameras, Erica took many pictures. She

However, something tragic happened.

a bottle of red wine. She had been so engrossed in her camera and her pictures that she didn't see the bottle when she

wine bottle fell

intoxicating aroma of wine filled

in big