“Okay. Evelyn, Mom, I'll go have breakfast then." Erica walked to the dining room.

Debbie tagged along with the housemaid and brought her the breakfast.

Erica was okay with the housemaid bringing her the breakfast. That was her job. However, Erica was taken aback when she saw Debbie doing so, and she stood up instantly to take the porridge from her hands.

“Thank you, Mom. You didn't have to do that!"

Debbie sat across Erica, and upon sensing her nervousness, she comforted her, “Don't be so formal around me. After all, you're my daughter-in-law and I'll treat you like my own daughter from now on.

This is your home. Do you understand?"

Erica was deeply moved by Debbie's kindness. She would have thanked

Debbie for treating her better than her own mother, if Debbie hadn't just asked her not to be so courteous. As such, she simply nodded and said, "Okay."

Debbie propped her hand against her chin and looked at the girl eating breakfast. The way she Looked at Erica showed how fond she was of her daughter-in-law.

"Rika, I want to tell you something."

"Yes, of course. What is it?" Erica was intrigued.

“Eat your food first, or it will get cold. Matthew went out Last night, didn't he?"

“Huh? How does she know that?' Erica nodded absent-mindedly, chewing the dumpling in her mouth.

"Yes, he did.”

"I hope you don't take this the wrong way. His best friend, Nathan, was in a car accident on the way back from the airport last night,“ Debbie explained. That was the reason why Matthew Left his wife alone on their wedding night. And Debbie came to explain the situation to her in the morning.

‘Oh, so that's why!" Erica nodded and asked with concern, "I see. How is his friend now? Is he out of danger?"

Debbie heaved a long sigh.

"I called Matthew this morning. He said

Nathan's condition is severe. The doctor has already given a written notice of the patient's critical condition. All we can do is wait and see if he makes it through tonight."

“Is it that serious?" Erica was shocked. No wonder Matthew hadn't come back the whole night.

"Yes. By the way, Erica, have you read the news?”

Erica shook her head. She didn't have time to Look through her phone.

She didn't reply to Rhea's message either.

“I should give you a heads-up then. Last night, when Matthew left the house, his car was spotted by the paparazzi hiding near the entrance of the community. They followed him to the hospital and photographed him there, randomly writing some crap about him having an affair on his wedding night. The woman they photographed him with is actually

Nathan's wife. She had only come out of the hospital to lead Matthew in. But the reporters uploaded their photo online and made up a story to go along with it. They have gone too far this time!" Debbie said, her nose flaring.