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 find someone like

have a little more

will be attracted to me in the future," Avery said as she comforted her mother. "Besides,

children what they think?

shot a meaningful look at

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

anyone Mommy likes."

understand

pinned her hopes

Grandma," said

Laura said. "I'm just worried that your Mommy will regret this, so I'm

I won't waste my time worrying about it,

chuckled and said, "Mom, if you're so eager to play matchmaker, then

been hanging out at bars every day recently.

Laura was left speechless.

Industries the next day, Wesley's visit took

home from the jet lag?" Avery asked as she invited

couch.

you have coffee here?" Wesley

have coffee now. Otherwise, you won't be

"How about I take you on

actually come to

placed a photo in

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