“There will be more chances in the future!" Matthew implied that Harmon would have to wait another day.

Fortunately, Harmon decided not to make his life miserable and stood up, buttoning his blazer.

“Fine. I'll be in Alorith for a few days.

When you have the time, invite Sheffield and Joshua. Let's have some drinks."

“Sounds Like a plan."

"Bye."

Silence befell Matthew's office for about ten minutes before the door was pushed open from the outside.

Erica walked in with baby Ethan wearing a yellow onesie in her arms.

“Phew! I am so exhausted! This little fellow is getting heavier and heavier! Matthew, come here and take him," Erica said.

Matthew put down the pen in his hand, walked over and took over Ethan from her arms.

Erica heaved a deep sigh and said, "I've got something important to do and I can't bring him with me. Please take care of him. I‘1l be back soon!"

Glancing at her, Matthew asked, "Where are you going?"

"Oh, I'm going to..." Erica paused and told him the first excuse she thought up in her mind.

“I'm going to see a friend."

Matthew caught the look of guilt in the girl's eyes. Obviously, she was lying!

"I see," he simply said.

“Thank you topic. ‘That's it?' Erica was pleasantly surprised.

Erica was surprised how easily Matthew had dropped the

“You're welcome," Matthew said. He walked to his desk and sat Ethan down on top.

Erica grinned and waved at the baby before she disappeared from

Matthew's office.

It was only Matthew and the baby in the office. The two stared at each other in silence for a while, before Ethan leaned forward and prostrated himself on the desk.

Baby Ethan rolled over and came close to Matthew, smiling and cooing softly; melting his heart with such an innocent face.

Matthew was hopelessly charmed by his smile as he couldn't help squeezing his cheeks softly.

"I'll be done soon."