True Love Waits

Chapter 1271 A Shocking Secret

Erica nodded and spoke frankly. "When we're not at home, someone will come to clean up. And there's also a chef cooking for us. Other than that, we don't hire any servants."

This was hardly the most sensitive kind of information a person could share. Nevertheless, Sheffield had a tiny suspicion that it was significant.

A short time later, Erica took Gwyn to the projection hall to watch a movie, and Matthew put a plate of sliced fruits and several bags of snacks in front of them. Seeing this, Sheffield thought that he was beginning to understand something about his hosts.

While Erica and Gwyn sat in the front row to watch the movie, Matthew and Sheffield stayed in the back and whispered about work.

In time, it became apparent that Erica was used to ordering her husband around. "Matthew, we're out of napkins!" she called at some point.

Without wasting a second, the man got up and went to get her some more tissues.

A little later, Erica said, "Oh, Matthew, can you come help me figure out this remote control?"

Sure enough, Matthew stood up again when he was called.

And again and again as the time passed.

Staying quite comfortable and munching on melon seeds, Sheffield paid close attention to Matthew's behavior. The man was very much under Erica's command and silently served her every whim. He showed no signs of impatience; on the contrary, he seemed to enjoy being given things to do.

Though no one else saw it, Sheffield's eyes widened as an epiphany struck him.

'I finally understand why Matthew hasn't hired any servants!" he thought to himself. 'It's because he is a weirdo! He actually likes Rika and wants to be nice to her, but for some reason or another, he doesn't want to openly express his true feelings for her. So instead, he's willing to just do these little things for her, without her knowing why.'

Sheffield couldn't help but click his tongue. He should have known all along! After all, back when Carlos had asked Matthew to marry Erica, Matthew had agreed and he certainly was not someone who could be forced into anything. The saying "Erica is Matthew's goddess" was finally confirmed!

Sheffield was satisfied that he had not come in vain tonight. He uncovered a shocking secret about Matthew, one that he didn't think many people knew.

the movie, Sheffield and Gwyn didn't stay at the house too long. For one thing, the girl had to get

Erica yawned and found that she was no longer interested in the movie. She ended

to the point and said, "Hi, Erica, I've found the old man's address. Are you free now? Let's go see him

she was able to clear her name, the better.

floor of a crummy living community not far from

old man opened it promptly. He didn't recognize the visitors. His voice trembled slightly. "Who are

to see you!" Watkins answered politely, raising the gifts in his hands that

and his tone sharpened. "I don't

asked, "Mr. Wang,

affirmative and moved aside, allowing the two younger

to be alone, and there were only a few

so Erica took a chair

the table, then produced a photograph from his pocket and showed it to the

so good. He took a moment to retrieve a pair of glasses from the table and inspected the image carefully-and his face suddenly changed. With an energy that he hadn't seemed to

Erica looked at each other, dumbfounded. It could plainly

smile, hoping to disarm him, and said, "Mr. Wang, here's the thing. What happened the day that photo was taken is very important to me. I just want to ask you a few questions. You have nothing

old man gathered up the gifts from the table and carried them to the door. Obviously, he wanted them to leave. Watkins caught up with him

the door. "Get out, or I will call the police!"

drawing near.

you can see!" Mr. Wang yelled. "What do you want with me?! Do you want to see

were both so stunned that they didn't dare ask any more questions. The old man was obviously very upset, and for all they knew he might have just threatened to commit suicide so that they wouldn't bother him any further. With such

of the door slamming behind them echoed through the doorway. The two traded an

"Who else is in his family?" Erica wondered aloud, gazing back up at the third floor of

in another city. He's lived here alone for a long time, and has no other relatives that I'm aware of. His retirement salary is his only source of

Erica remarked, downcast. Mr. Wang looked to be in his seventies, at least, yet he was alone in

put his hands in his pockets and leaned against

building and went over to him. "Do you think