Chris nodded at her, his eyes darted over to Anna's red, puffy cheeks, and he furrowed his brows. "Hey, are you okay?"

  Erika smiled and shook her head. "I'm fine, but Anna's face is a little swollen. It will take a few days to get back to normal."

  At this time, Anna stood up and walked towards Merry, pulling her to ask in a low voice, "Merry, are you all right?"

  The little girl nodded. Seeing the ointment that was applied to her cheeks, she offered herself and said, "Mom, I will apply it to Anna, you can talk to Chris!"

  After that, she ran to the table and took the ointment. When she reached Anna's side, she took her in her arms and walked upstairs.

  Today's matter couldn't be kept secret anymore.

  She had to explain it to Anna!

  The little girl earnestly decided in her own heart. Passing Chris, she stopped, her eyes blinking. She pursed her lips, kissed his cheek, and then walked away with Anna.

  Chris' heart was hot, and his gentle eyes followed Merry's figure subconsciously.

  Of course, the small actions in between the two of them were clearly visible to Erika who was standing not far.

  She looked at Chris dumbfounded, her tone a little worried. "Chris, you and Merry……"

  Erika could clearly see that Merry gave Chris a kiss, which was supposed to only happen between couples.

  How could that be!

  They were clearly like brother and sister!

  At that moment, Chris suddenly heard Erika's question, and as soon as he looked back, he met her with a surprised expression.

  Chris' heart shook, and he suddenly felt bad!

  He did not speak, his dark eyes gradually became gloomy and doubtful.

  Erika looked at him directly, was silent for a moment, and broke the silence in the atmosphere. "Let's sit down and talk."

  Chris nodded, sitting across her with an upright posture.

  With feet wide apart, elbows on his knees, he kept licking his lips and slightly bowed his head. It seemed like he was thinking about how to explain it.

  Erika was mild-tempered, she waited with patient without disturbing him.

  The two of them were silent for a while. Then, after Chris coughed a little and looked at Erika, he frankly said, "Sis, Merry and I are in a relationship!"

  Erika took a deep breath. "Don't you already think of her as a little sister? How can you……"

  Before she could finish speaking, she fell silent again.

  At this time, Chris looked at Erika with a stunned look for a moment, and smiled bitterly. "Sis, I'm just a brother by name, not by blood."

  Erika shook her head in confusion. "But… Can you be with her?"

  "Why not?" Chris asked calmly.

  Yes, why not!

  Erika couldn't answer this question.

  She lowered her head and brushed her nails. Although there was still confusion on her cheeks, she didn't ask anymore.

  "Sis, I do dare to admit this relationship of mine, but I am actually ready for anything. If the Hiroshi family asks me for an answer, then I can only say that my feelings are truly sincere. If I can't show that I deserve her love and love her, only then can the Hiroshi family kick me out."

  Chris's words floated into Erika's ears, and she suddenly shivered.

  She looked at Chris with a very serious expression for a moment. "Chris, do you really like her? With Merry's age and personality, don't you find it difficult to be with her?"

  Erika always thought that for a good man like Chris, a woman who could stand beside him must be a strong person like Claire from the Widjaya family.

  She really didn't expect Chris to put his heart in the daughter she'd raised in the end!

  Despite all the identities, all of this was ultimately about Merry's happiness so Erika didn't dare to be ambiguous at all.

  She knew this girl very well. She has a lively and immature temperament. She is an adult who still looks like a child.

  Is her daughter really suited to a man like Chris?!

  Chris noticed Erika's doubts, then asked instead, "Sis, you have been with Samuel for so many years. If tonight's incident didn't happen, would you feel sad?"

  Erika is stunned!

  She lowered her eyelids gently, and shook her head slightly after a while.

  It's never hard when one falls in love with someone.

  Since the other party could influence all her emotions, those emotions would only arise because of Samuel.

  All joys and sorrows are mixed. Even though it was hard, it still tasted sweet.

  Erika initially had a lot of questions to ask, but a few words from Chris instantly left her speechless.

  Silence spread in the living room, only the ticking of the clock could be heard.

  Not long after, Erika burst out laughing. She folded her arms in her lap, looked out the window leisurely, and sighed, "I've been thinking about many possibilities these years, but in the end, the person who was with Merry was you!"

  Upon hearing this, Chris raised his eyebrows, his serious expression softening. "Do you find it difficult to accept it?"

  Erika slowly shook her head. "For me, as long as you can treat Merry well, nothing is unacceptable. You're right, you are not a member of the Hiroshi family. Besides, Merry has always liked you."

  "But Chris… I want to remind you that Merry's young age may not be able to understand what love is. You are older than her and your experience is much richer than hers too. If Merry makes a mistake, you must also tolerate him. However, even though I can understand and accept it , Samuel may be a different story. Have you really considered it?"

  Chris smacked the corner of his mouth and smiled. "Sister, that level will indeed be very difficult. So… I hope you can help me deal with this matter then!"

  When those words finished, Chris raised his hand to tease her.

  Seeing this, Erika was silent for a moment, and then calmly said, "Recently, a lot of things have been happening in my house. If you are willing to listen to me, then I suggest you delay telling anyone this. Once all the matters are over… if I am still here, I will definitely help you deal with it."

  Right now, Chris didn't understand the deep meaning of Erika's words. His heart had already melted when he got Erika's confession.

  Since it was because they were all caught up in the vortex of love and unable to break free, Erika was the one who could feel all of this the most.

  It was love that could make Samuel Hiroshi so blind and stupid. How could he question whether Chris was qualified to date his daughter?

  If they love each other, as a mother, that's enough.

  Then, a maid brought two cups of tea. After Chris took a sip from the teacup, the conversation changed.

  "Sis, what happened today, Samuel… has done something wrong! Even though we're brothers, I don't always support his actions. No matter what Emma's intentions are in coming to Surabaya, we will all always stand by your side."

  Erika's fingers trembled slightly while holding the teacup. Just now she suppressed all her sad feelings, but once again she was reminded by Chris' words. She lowered her head and watched up, then laughed.

  "If he chooses Emma, ??even if you and the others are by my side, I'm afraid it won't help."