True Love Waits

Chapter 1354 Making Noodles

When Tessie and Erica returned, Owen was sitting in the dimly-lit yard and playing on his cell phone. When he saw them, he stood and greeted them.

Erica had wanted Tessie to meet Matthew, but she was afraid of the man. And so, after much insistence, Erica let her friend retire to her room. She figured it might be better if the two met each other the next morning.

After bidding Tessie good night, she walked to the door to her bedroom and pushed it open. Matthew was sitting on the chair in her room, waiting for her.

When he saw his wife enter, the worry niggling at his heart gradually disappeared.

Erica ran forward and hugged the man who was sitting upright. "Matthew, why haven't you slept yet?"

He sat motionless and let her hold him, but he did not respond.

Erica didn't mind his attitude. After all, she hadn't seen him in years. And, he had just saved her from Pike and his men. She glanced at him and asked, "How about we go to bed now?"

It was late, and after all the events that had transpired, she was exhausted.

However, Matthew said flatly, "I'm hungry."

"What?" she exclaimed. She scratched the back of her head. It was late at night, and her kitchen was quite bare. What was she going to feed her husband? Finally, she stuttered, "I...I can cook noodles. Is that okay?"

'She can cook noodles?' Matthew shook his head. "I'm afraid your cooking will poison me."

"Okay. Then perhaps I can ask Tessie to cook for you. She is good. Your sons always enjoy meals prepared by her," Erica offered. She had volunteered to make him a bowl of noodles, but he didn't seem to trust her culinary abilities.

'Let Tessie do it? Never!' The man pinched the bridge of his nose and ordered, "You can make the noodles!"

Matthew had changed his

Whatever little patience Matthew had left seemed to have disappeared.

okay, I'll do it right now!" Erica ignored

was spotless and

the corner of the yard for

place is so..." He had inquired about the village before bringing Mr. Huo here. He hadn't believed the reports. But now that he was here, Owen

I would be caught on surveillance cameras less than two days after my escape and then

careful consideration, Erica had decided that only a poor and backward village, where even the phone signal was weak, would be a safe place

I'll find a place where you and the others can sleep

possible. Since his boss hadn't grumbled about this place, he didn't

job to do odd jobs for Matthew. He, thus, felt very uncomfortable standing

good. Just wait outside. The noodles will be ready soon!" Erica replied with a smile. About ten minutes later, the

something, he heard his boss summoning him.

as he spun

her room with a bowl of steaming noodles. With a smile, she placed the bowl

a lot. If you are hungry,

his eyes on the bowl of noodles. So, he politely refused. "Thank you, Mrs. Huo. I had some food earlier, but Mr.

eat a large bowl of noodles, there will still be plenty left. Well, I'll get you a bowl." Afraid that he was shy,

force him. She stood

few moments later, she turned to look at Matthew. The man was still glaring at the noodles in his bowl.

forward. After sitting next to him, she urged, "Eat while the

the noodles. There was no meat in the food. "Yes." Erica was accustomed to eating like this. She propped her chin on her hands and said, "Don't worry. The noodles are definitely cooked. When Tessie was away, I would cook for our sons. They enjoyed my

thought of his wife and sons living in this squalor and eating meager meals sent such a pang of anguish through

and asked, "Where are you