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!"

really is a good man.

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

in the future," Avery said as she comforted

children what they think? They

a meaningful look

expressed her opinion and said, "I don't want a

anyone Mommy likes."

was clear that her daughter did not understand

her hopes on

eat, Grandma,"

won't say more," Laura said. "I'm just worried that your Mommy

time worrying about it, since she has no

"Mom, if you're so eager to play

at bars every day recently. I bet

Laura was left speechless.

Industries the next day, Wesley's

Avery asked as she invited

couch.

have coffee here?"

Otherwise, you won't be able to sleep

glass of water. "How about I take you on a

then said, "I've actually come to talk to you

then placed a photo in

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