Matthew? Did neither worry about his feelings or reputation?

Fury coursed through Matthew at the thought. Just as he was about to speak

Erica grabbed the tissue in Watkins' hand and wiped her tears.

When she saw that Matthew had indeed returned, she ignored his grim expression and threw herself in his arms. Hysterical sobs escaped her lips as she tried to tell him what had happened.

“Matthew, Ethan...

Ethan left... Boo... hoo... He is moving to Australia!"

As the woman in his arms seemed so anguished, Matthew held back his anger.

After a while, he reached out with his hand and stiffly stroked her hair to comfort her.

His scent and warm embrace, which she was familiar with, were enough to relieve the grievance in her heart. Erica's weeping gradually turned into gentle sobs.

Watkins knew he should Leave the couple alone. He pushed his hands deep into the pockets of his jacket and said, "Mr. Matthew, Erica, I will leave now."

Erica wanted to raise her head from Matthew's arms, but he pressed her head against his chest so that she couldn't look at Watkins.

With a grim expression, Matthew warned Watkins, "Mr. Watkins, please leave as soon as possible. You'd better not appear in front of my wife again."

Watkins was stunned by his harsh tone. As Matthew had misunderstood his relationship with Erica, Watkins decided to explain.

"Mr. Matthew, you might have mistaken my intentions. I believe Mrs. Erica is lovely, Like a little girl. I just want to be friends with her."

"Yes, my wife is cute. But, she is a married woman and carries the

Hilton family surname. It is not suitable for her to be friends with a single man. Besides, there are many lovely girls in the world. If you want, I can arrange for a dozen of them to be at your service." The man stood still with his wife in his arms. The imperial aura he emitted was beyond the reach of Watkins, a boy who had not yet graduated from university.

Erica wanted to refute Matthew's words, but Matthew didn't allow her to look up.

But then, Watkins conveyed what she wanted to say.

"Mr. Matthew, you're too overbearing. How can you deprive Erica of the right to make friends? She won't be happy if you keep doing this!"

Erica repeatedly nodded as she agreed with Watkins.

Matthew held her head tightly so that she couldn't raise her head at all.

"Mr. Watkins, you're wrong. Rika was very happy before she met you. Most importantly, as her husband, I'm responsible for her happiness. A bachelor Like you wouldn't understand the fun and romance

Erica and I have."

That was a harsh comment, especially his use of the word "bachelor."

As Watkins got in his car, Erica struggled to free herself from