True Love Waits

Chapter 1445 The Rest Depends On Her

When he heard what Erica said, Louie breathed a sigh of relief and nodded seriously. "Don't worry! I'll be good to Tessie," he said. As long as Tessie was okay living with him, he'd make her really happy. His first wife had cheated on him. She couldn't take the loneliness anymore, or so she said. He divorced her once he found out.

They continued their bull session. Louie told Erica he owed her dinner. He had to find some way to repay her for taking care of Tessie.

Erica didn't turn him down. Anyway, she was going to stay with her family for Spring Festival. Matthew would be coming up to visit, and they'd go back home to Y City together.

She had never imagined she'd be without him for so long. She'd been there half a month, and Matthew hadn't shown up yet. And he did something pretty major while she was gone.

One day, she was out with the kids. They were at a playground, and the kids were having a great time, laughing and shrieking. Wesley was playing with his grandsons nearby. Erica sat on a swing and casually opened Weibo.

She listlessly scrolled through the shared content and status updates. Finally, something caught her eye. "Michel Wang, Drug Lord, Captured."

She tapped it to get a more in-depth look. It said, "Michel Wang, CEO of Wang Group, long suspected as a drug lord and racking up an impressive list of charges, was hauled in for questioning by local police yesterday.

Eight major players in the financial industry remain under suspicion, including the well-known entrepreneur Neville Chai, chairman of Champion Group. The police say they'll know more as they continue their investigation."

She jumped off the swing excitedly and asked Wesley, "Dad, where's my brother?"

Gifford hadn't been home these past few days. Chantel had been here two days already, but hadn't yet seen her husband.

Wesley knew he couldn't hide it from her anymore. "Your brother, Sheffield, and your hubby are doing something in Y City," he answered.

"And just what are they doing?" Erica pressed.

didn't answer her question. Instead, he said in a soft voice, "The men in our family can handle themselves. We don't want you going up against a

Remus, Harmon and Sean. Each of them had their own strengths, each

pouted and cried indignantly, "Dad! You're so

man, she could at least help. She thought

he doing? He did everything

I just think that men should protect their women. Come on, let me explain it

Wesley decided to talk to her first. Maybe he could smooth things

Matthew broke his promise. He not only left me here alone, but also dealt with my enemy. He thought I wouldn't find out? I wanted

her on the arm and demanded, "Come here, you. Let's talk about this like

had to reluctantly sit back

a minute. If you were him, would you hide behind a woman and let her put herself in danger?" Wesley asked in a calm

you uncover everything, Michel's grandson will be all grown up, and replace him. More importantly, if you delay this kind of thing for one more day, that will put countless people at risk from his dealers. They have a well-entrenched network, and he could easily increase the number of people hooked on his product. Michel's not your garden-variety drug lord. The police had found out a ton of drugs in Kirk's place, and he was just a lackey. If those supporting Michel rallied their forces, then he might be difficult at best to deal with. He'd be like a

she was still angry Matthew

and Matthew have the same goal, that is, you want to bring Michel and his men to justice. You want to do it to avenge your friend. But what about Matthew? He did it all for you! Just for you! Why would he risk his life otherwise? He's the CEO of ZL Group. Why did he mess with a powerful drug lord? If you're still mad at him, Rika, I'll disown you. I'm not going to have

that, Wesley stood up and

Apparently he hadn't thought it over, either. Would he give up seeing his grandkids that easily? She had not even been that angry. She thought she stated her case firmly, without getting upset. Why was Wesley so mad? Why did he

Wesley answered, "No. I was pissed off

was not convinced. She whispered, "You're mad at me, not them. Don't punish them to get back at me,

from a distance and guessed what was

the garden and didn't seem to mind at all. Erica and her father were always fighting. It was how they showed they loved each

At Orchid Private Club

lit a cigarette and played with the lighter.

but couldn't find his own lighter. Finally, he stood up, grabbed the lighter from Matthew's hand,