“No. It's probably just Joshua or Gifford." Sheffield shrugged. Besides

Evelyn, only those two would come to his apartment unannounced.

But when he opened the door, Sheffield was surprised to see two people he was least expecting to come knocking at his door.

Matthew stood outside the door with his usual frown, accompanied by a teenage girl. She looked Like a quick-witted, mischievous girl.

Sheffield had never seen her before. He asked Matthew, "Your girlfriend?" ‘She looks underage. Matthew, you little...' Sheffield thought in disbelief, staring at the pair

Before Matthew could reply, the girl shook her head back and forth in a hurry.

“Hello, handsome! No, I'm not his girlfriend. We are barely acquainted." She side-glanced at Matthew. The most contact she had had with him was a year ago when she had gone to America and had to stay at his place for a few days. But even then, they seldom talked to each other.

She looked away from Matthew, more interested in the handsome man who had opened the door for them.

"Erica?" Evelyn called. She was about to go to the bedroom to change when she heard the girl's voice from the corridor. Confused, she walked towards the door.

Sheffield moved aside to make way for the guests.

As soon as they entered the Living room, Erica ran into Evelyn's arms.

“Evelyn! I missed you so much!" It had been half a year since they had last met.

Evelyn was still surprised, but also put her arms around the girl.

“It's really you! When did you arrive in Alorith?" she beamed. Being around Erica had always been blissful for her.

“I met Matthew at the airport. He said he was coming to see you. So, I tagged along," Erica said in a chirpy voice. When Matthew's flight touched down at the airport, he was informed that Wesley and Blair were coming to Alorith with Erica as well. So, he had waited for them at the airport.

“Wow, this is such a pleasant surprise! Well, have a seat. I have to change my clothes. I will be right back," Evelyn said.

Erica nodded, "Okay." Just as Evelyn was about to enter the bedroom,

Erica grabbed her arm. Pointing to Sheffield, who was talking to

Matthew, she asked, “Evelyn, is he...your boyfriend?"

Evelyn smiled, "Yes."

“Wow! He's so handsome!"

“Thanks. He's not half bad," Evelyn replied modestly with a chuckle.

Erica looked admiringly at Sheffield, who was still wearing the white traditional wear and sighed, “No wonder rich ladies during the old times liked those gentle and handsome scholars. If I were you, I wouldn't hesitate to sever ties with my family and elope with such a handsome boyfriend either!"

She had already heard from her parents that Carlos was about to sever his ties with Evelyn. That was the reason why Wesley and Blair were back in Alorith. As for Erica, she came with her parents because she was curious about what was really going on.

Evelyn was amused by her confession. Matthew had a poker face, as always, while Sheffield cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much for your praise, young lady.”