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.

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

was injured. He carried her to the car. But she was his

the best thing the old

was willing to

didn't like him

taking care of another man's

didn't want to marry him at all.

Matthew still married her.

became his bride on

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

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

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

to attend their wedding. Matthew showed his gratitude with lavish gifts. These included high end perfume and cologne like Joy Baccarat Pure Parfum, Limited Edition and Aventus for Men by Creed. Also, guests received a box of chocolates imported from Belgium, a can of

wedding candies and cakes according to the flavor Erica liked. Matthew had asked Blair about it in advance to make sure he had enough time to

rode were Ferghana horses sent from Turkmenistan. The traditional sedan chair Erica rode in was custom made according to Matthew's specifications. If someone looked carefully, they would find several instances

she paid no mind to things like that, clues

emcee asked Erica whether she was willing to marry Matthew or

fearless girl in front of him would

said yes in

kissed on the stage. That was

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

moment he kissed Erica for the first time, his pants got tighter and he was overcome with

her, so he did

get enough. He wanted to know more about the girl, but he had no time then. He needed to

hard could it be?' he

Erica

sounded pretty damning. Someone who was just eavesdropping without the proper context would think she

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 entered

was washing her face in the bathroom, he deliberately went in and flirted with her, pretending to take a shower. As expected,

unexpected call from Phoebe. She said something had happened to Nathan, so he had to go help his

expect was that the girl became very happy after he took off. When he turned back to grab his phone, he could hear the girl singing excitedly inside

be serious. When he opened the door, the girl immediately cowered

saying that she was in the habit of doing exercises before going to sleep.

wasn't

to do, Matthew would have told her that he also liked to exercise before bed, and they could do it together. For example, making

Matthew held his tongue.