Erica was convinced that he'd frighten her to death.

Looking at her indifferently, Matthew stood still and said, "Who was that? Ethan's biological father?"

Erica was shocked. Did he overhear her conversation? So she replied frankly, "Yes."

“What did he want?"

“He wanted to see Ethan." Erica took a glance at the little boy eating in the dining room, and her mood deflated.

“You said yes?"

“Yeah. He IS the kid's biological father after all. He just wanted to see him, and I don't want to turn him down..."

“Where? Have you nailed down a time yet?"

“Like an hour from now. I don't really know where to meet, though. Any ideas?" Erica raised her head to look at him.

Matthew didn't know about Ethan's true identity. He was taken aback by her question. She was going to meet her old Lover and asking him to choose a spot for them to do that? "You think I'm a fool, Erica?"

"What?" Erica wondered where that came from.

“Nothing. He looked at Erica and thought for a bit. Then he began to set a trap for her.

“Aren't you afraid that he'll take your son away?"

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that? What if he pushes me over and runs off with Ethan?" Erica's face twisted in anger as she thought about it.

“I'm off work tonight," Matthew announced. He was waiting, waiting for her to ask him for help.

“Okay. When did that happen? You're always working and never come back till late," she said.

“I got done early today."

Erica hesitated and reminded him, "Remember what you said to me?"

“I said a lot of things. What are you talking about?"

Erica said blushing, “You said you'd protect me and Ethan."

"Yeah, I remember."

“How about you go with me? You can meet Tam." Erica figured no matter how powerful Tam was, he wouldn't mess with Matthew. Besides, Matthew was a black belt. He was the best person to protect her and Ethan.

But Matthew wasn't done playing. He got what he wanted, but he still needed to hammer it home. He cast her a scornful glance and said, "What do you think I am? Your bodyguard?"

“Of course not. Are you or aren't you my hubby? Aren't you the least bit curious who the father is? This isn't weird."

‘Am I hearing things? She wants me to go with her to meet her lover, and claims it's normal husband-lLike behavior?' Matthew thought. He found Erica weird but adorable. While she was waiting for an answer, he turned around and declared, “I don't know about you, but I'm hungry!