“Tessie, what's wrong with you?" She seemed to have changed when she heard Matthew's name.

Tessie bit her lower Lip as she thought of what she was going to say.

Finally, she answered truthfully, "Erica, I don't want to go back to the slum."

In the past three years, she had followed Erica to several places.

Although every place was poor, it was many times better than the slum.

"Oh, I see. So that's what's causing you to hesitate." Erica grabbed her hand again and continued to march forward.

“Don't worry. You and

Chantel have contributed significantly to raising his sons. If it weren't for you two, the five of us would have starved to death!"

Tessie had been with her and taken care of her four children in these past few years.

She had helped Erica during her recovery from childbirth. Once Erica became busy with shooting and other things, Tessie looked after the children.

As for Chantel, she had signed a contract with the Global Entertainment and started her career soon after the closed-door training. With the

Leonard family backing her and Matthew's aid, she became famous shortly after her debut.

Once she became a big star, Chantel flew around the world and participated in all kinds of activities and programs.

Every time Erica went to a new place, she would contact Chantel.

Therefore, except Tessie, who had been her companion all this time,

Chantel was the only other person who knew of the mother and sons‘ whereabouts.

Chantel would also transfer a large amount of living expenses to them every month so that they could live comfortably.

However, Erica needed money for other things too, so it was never enough. In the end, she sent the four children to Matthew.

“Erica, please help me. I'd rather stay here than go back to the slum."

That place had given Tessie enough nightmares to last her a lifetime.

Erica waved her hand and said, “Don't worry. You can stay wherever I am from now on! The kids have run away, and no one can help me. I'm counting on you!" Erica needed an assistant to help her with simple tasks such as carrying the camera and other equipment.

“Okay." Tessie caved. She knew that Erica wouldn't lie to her. So with a sigh of resignation, she followed her back home.

When Tessie and Erica returned, Owen was sitting in the dimly-lit yard and playing on his cell phone. When he saw them, he stood and greeted them.

Erica had wanted Tessie to meet Matthew, but she was afraid of the man.

And so, after much insistence, Erica let her friend retire to her room.