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.

of her, Wesley 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

Gifford, Sheffield, Joshua, Remus, Harmon and Sean. Each of them had their own strengths, each of them useful in the fight

cried indignantly, "Dad! You're so sexist,

was not as powerful as a man, she could at least help. She thought Matthew would bring her

doing? He

their women. Come on, let me explain it to you." Wesley pulled out a small stool and sat beside

that Erica would be angry, so Wesley

me here alone, but also dealt with my enemy. He thought I wouldn't

patted her on the arm and demanded, "Come here, you. Let's

Erica had to reluctantly sit back down on the

would you hide behind a woman and let her put herself in danger?" Wesley asked in a calm voice. "Dad, it's not like that..." Matthew wasn't hiding behind her; it was just that she didn't want him to get

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

was still angry Matthew

his silent daughter and knew she was fuming. "Well, don't be angry. You 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

saying that, Wesley stood up and left

thought it over, either. Would he give up seeing his grandkids that easily? She had not even been that angry. She thought she stated

Wesley answered, "No. I was pissed

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

looked at the father and daughter from a distance and guessed what was going on. She figured that Erica had put

at all. Erica and her father were always fighting.

At Orchid Private Club

lit a cigarette and played with the lighter. He closed his eyes and tried to

he stood up,