Chapter: 2245

Averie scooped up a mouthful of cake with her fork, smiling as her eyes curved into crescents. "This cake is delicious."

She acted as if she hadn't heard the man's words.

The woman immediately sensed that Averie was pretending not to hear.

Her heart was a whirlwind of emotions as she said, "Averie..."

"Okay." Averie shoved another piece of cake into her mouth and spoke through muffled bites, cutting the woman off mid-sentence. Looking up innocently, she reassured, “Don't worry. When you're not here, I'll take good care of myself."