She stopped gasping for air. ‘Is it a gift from Matthew?’

He brought her a gift every time he came back from a business trip. She didn't care too much, she was usually just glad to have him home.

Earrings, perfume, bracelets...

When she looked at the bracelet carefully, Matthew took it back from her. Seeing her confused look, he said quietly, "Stretch out your left hand."

Reflexively, Erica stretched out her left hand. She wore a famous watch he had personally chosen for her at a watch exhibition on her left wrist.

Matthew moved her watch aside and put the bracelet on her wrist.

Now she wore a watch and a bracelet on her slender wrist, and it Looked like the most natural thing in the world.

The man kissed the back of her hand and announced arrogantly, "I brought you a gift! Since you're wearing it, you can't be angry with me!"

When did she say she even wanted it? The girl blushed and retorted,

“Yeah, right! When did I get a choice in this? You put it on me!" He was still holding her wrist. He hadn't Let go yet.

A subtle smile appeared in Matthew's eyes. He nodded and said, "Yes, I insisted on buying it for you. You wouldn't accept it, but I insisted you wear it. You can't stay mad."

When she heard what Matthew said, Erica nodded in a hurry.

"Yes! But-"

She tried to protest. She was still mad, after all.

Matthew held her in his arms and kissed her forehead.

“Well, good luck in class. If you don't have any after-school activities, let me know."

He meant well, but it was one more way to exert control. She was used to making her way home and hanging out with Hyatt.

“Okay!" Since he insisted on buying her a gift to please her, she reluctantly agreed.

She felt pretty good. When she didn't think it through a whole lot,

Matthew seemed Like a great guy.

In class, Erica copied what she saw on the projector screen. She took notes that she could use later to study for the exams.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated. It was a WeChat message from Rhea.

"Hey,

I'll tell you a secret. Don't tell anyone else!"

“What is it?" she replied casually and continued to take notes.