Mr Carlos Huo, She's Your Wife

I love Erica.

—by Matthew Huo.

Before Matthew and Erica got engaged, Wesley had a change of heart. Now that he had some time to think about it, he was starting to regret what he'd done.

So he went to see Matthew alone and said, "I don't think I should force you two to get married. Marriage is a lifetime commitment, not something that I can impose on you. I just want you to be happy."

"You're not forcing me to do anything, Uncle Wesley. Erica's still young. And even though she thinks she knows everything, she doesn't. I can take care of her. I'll give her whatever she wants, as long as I can make her happy!" Matthew replied.

Wesley was stunned. "But... don't you have someone you like?"

"Yeah I do—it's Erica."

Wesley didn't know how to react.

"I don't mind Erica having another man's kid, as long as she and I can live happily ever after."

"But you were defiant that day. You told your old man no."

"Of course. As I said, she's still young. It may be a blow for her to get married so early, let alone marry someone she doesn't love. Moreover, I don't like people trying to control my life. That's what he was doing, so I wouldn't let him." It was his marriage, his life. Carlos might be heavy-handed and domineering, but he couldn't control everything.

"Whatever, Matthew. I still think it's unfair."

"I don't. She's the one I love, and I'm happy we're getting married. I just needed someone to light a fire under my butt to make me do something about it. I hope you and Aunt Blair can offer me more help after we get married. With your help, I can make Erica fall in love with me ASAP."

Wesley fell into silence. 'My daughter met a man who loves her a lot and is willing to overlook her mistakes. Why do I think this is such a bad idea?'

This conversation was what made Wesley support Matthew wholeheartedly every time he and Erica had a fight.

Back when Matthew went to visit the Li family, he had been interested in the little girl who bought him a shirt from a street stall.

When Matthew was studying in America, Erica was vacationing there as well, and lived in his villa. Although they didn't talk much, he still thought the little girl was adorable and interesting.

Her dark eyes were always full of mischief and cunning. Every time she saw him coming downstairs, she would nod and bow to him, like a startled rabbit spotting a lion.

Matthew had been used to people nodding and bowing to him, but he knew Erica was different from anyone else he met. Although she nodded and bowed, there was no fear or panic in her eyes when she looked at him.

She was special as always.

One year, in the Huo family manor, he heard Erica talking about what she wanted in husband. He eavesdropped on her conversation, and filed the information away so he could use it in the future if he needed to.

least a couple of her specifications. He was tall, and rich. No matter what she wanted, he could

to do with Phoebe was that Matthew helped her out when she was injured. He carried her to the car. But she was his best friend's girlfriend.

Erica was the best

turned out that Carlos also loved his son and was willing to give him what he wanted

like him then.

care of another man's

didn't want to marry him

still married her.

bride on July

she wore a traditional Chinese wedding dress and looked more mature than she ever had. She

was a one-man wedding planner. He rented a six-star hotel ballroom and figured out exactly what he wanted for decorations. As a wedding hall, it was exquisite. The ballroom he reserved had more square footage than many people's homes put together. It came with a hefty price tag,

to several top designers from around the world. It was measured and cut to exacting standards, and assembled in a historic preservation site of H Country. It included lucky designs like the Phoenix,

Joy Baccarat Pure Parfum, Limited Edition and Aventus for Men by Creed. Also, guests received a box

in advance to make sure he had enough time to obtain them. He ordered milk candies,

were Ferghana horses sent from Turkmenistan. The traditional sedan chair Erica rode in was custom made according to Matthew's specifications. If

no mind to things like that,

to marry Matthew or not,

at that time. He was afraid that the fearless girl

said yes

stage. That

kiss, period—but he didn't know that until later.

for the first time, his pants

frightening her, so he did his best to

by it. After Gifford finished his speech, Matthew still couldn't get enough. He wanted to know more about the girl, but he had no time then. He needed to get back home to see his bride.

I'll find out myself. How hard could it be?' he

he heard Erica talking on the phone,

eavesdropping without the proper context would think

was jealous of the baby's daddy. But when he thought about it he knew better. She married him, not this other guy, and they'd be together forever. He felt much better after those thoughts

flirted with her, pretending to take a shower. As expected, the girl ran away when he invited her to take

call from Phoebe. She said something had happened to Nathan, so he had to go help his friend. No matter that he had a new wife at home to take care

very happy after he took off. When he turned back to grab his phone, he could hear the girl

opened the door,

a lame excuse to explain her excitement, saying that she was in the habit of doing exercises

he wasn't fooled.

liked to exercise before bed, and they could do it together. For example, making love

Matthew held his tongue.