McAfee claims that Wonder, real name Steveland Morris, sought a relationship with her for over 10 years. He persuaded her to quit working as a wardrobe consultant in August 1996 and move into his estate. The couple verbally agreed the same year that he would be the sole income earner so she could remain at home to assist the blind singer/song writer.

Stevie's camp had little to say except "The only breach that has been made is one of Stevie's trust in someone he had heretofore called a friend"