Chapter 1545

When Avery got home, it was already past eight in the evening. Caden was still at evening study sessions and hadn't returned yet, but her parents were home. "Ave, you're back. Must have been a long day working overtime. Come and eat first," her mother, Juliana Norton, said as she headed to the kitchen to bring out the food that she'd kept warm. Avery changed out of her shoes at the doorway. Their previous house, though not in the most upscale neighborhood in Ashburgh, had spacious rooms. Her old bedroom was larger than their current living room. She wasn't complaining; she just felt that life was unpredictable. However, she believed the future would improve eventually. At least she had a stable job now. What she wanted now was to ensure her parents lived comfortably and that Caden completed his studies. After changing into more comfortable clothes, she sat down at the dining table. Taking out 6,000 dollars from her bag, she handed it to Juliana. "Mom, my salary came in today. Her