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 Ill 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. Im still in my twenties. Im 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.

Im not pestering you... I just really think that Wesleys 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 whos good to me? In that case, Professor Hough was good to me, too!” 

Fine! Keep acting blind! Wesley really is a good man. You might never find someone like him again if you miss out now.” 

Cant you have a little more faith in me? There will be men who will be attracted to me in the future,Avery said as she comforted her mother. Besides, did you ask the children what they think? They dont want a stepfather.” 

Avery shot a meaningful look at her children

Layla cleverly expressed her opinion and said, I dont want a stepfather, but Ill make myself accept anyone Mommy likes.” 

It was clear that her daughter did not understand what Avery was trying to signal to her

Avery pinned her hopes on her son

eat, Grandma,” said

worried that your Mommy will regret this, so I‘m just reminding her. I won‘t waste

and said, “Mom, if you‘re so eager to play matchmaker, then find someone for Mike. He‘s been hanging out at bars

Laura was left speechless.

was dinner time

said with bright eyes. “He told me that he was going to

figured out what her mother was thinking from

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

smile on Laura’s face

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

to marry anyone who’s good to me? In that case, Professor Hough was good

Keep acting blind! Wesley really is a good man. You might never find someone like him again if you miss

future,” Avery said as she comforted her mother. “Besides, did you

a meaningful look at her

said, “I don‘t want a stepfather, but I‘ll

clear that her daughter did not understand

her hopes on her

said Hayden. “Alright, I won‘t say more,” Laura said. “I‘m just worried that your Mommy will regret this, so I’m just reminding her. I won’t

you’re so eager to play matchmaker, then find someone for Mike. He’s been hanging out at bars every day

Laura was left speechless.

Industries the next day, Wesley‘s visit took Avery

asked as she

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