Chapter 218

It was dinner time at Starry River Villa.

"Avery, Wesley came by to see you this afternoon," Laura said with bright eyes. "He told me that he

was going to settle down here in Aryadelle..."

Avery figured out what her mother was thinking from the grin on her face.

"Mom, I know you're hoping I'll find someone to get married to soon, but please don't pull that face

while we are in public. Otherwise, people would think I'm desperate for marriage!" Avery pleaded. "I'm

still in my twenties. I'm still young! This is the time I should be focusing on my career. Once I'm

successful, men will be lining up to marry me."

The smile on Laura's face vanished.

"I'm not pestering you... I just really think that Wesley's a great man. He took care of you the whole time

you were abroad! Don't you see how well he treats you?"

"Am I supposed to marry anyone who's good to me? In that case, Professor Hough was good to me,

too!"

is a good man. You might never

"Can't you have a little more faith in me? There

the future," Avery

what they think?

meaningful look at her

opinion and said, "I don't want

anyone Mommy likes."

was clear that her daughter did not understand what

hopes on her son.

Grandma," said

more," Laura said. "I'm just worried that

her. I won't waste my time worrying

if you're so eager to play matchmaker, then find someone for

at bars every day recently. I bet he's dying to find

Laura was left speechless.

day, Wesley's visit took Avery

resting at home from the jet lag?" Avery asked as she invited him to take a seat on

couch.

you have coffee here?"

shouldn't have coffee now. Otherwise, you won't be able to sleep at

of water. "How about I take you on a tour of each department

come to

a photo in front of

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