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!"

acting blind! Wesley really is a good man.

you have a little more faith in me? There

future," Avery said as she comforted her

children what they

a meaningful look at

and said, "I don't want a stepfather, but I'll make myself

anyone Mommy likes."

clear that her daughter did not understand what Avery

pinned her hopes on

Grandma,"

"I'm just worried that your Mommy will regret

I won't waste my time worrying

so eager

day recently. I bet he's dying to find a

Laura was left speechless.

Industries the next day, Wesley's visit

jet lag?" Avery asked as she invited him to take a seat

couch.

you have coffee

do, but you shouldn't have coffee now. Otherwise, you won't

I take you on a tour of each

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

a photo in front of

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