Chapter 1830

Before long, Caden returned for the day. He greeted Kevin and Juliana in the living room before going to his room. Inside her own room, Avery was blow-drying her hair while listening to her parents chat in the living room. Suddenly, it struck her that the atmosphere at home felt festive and lively. Ever since Kevin's company went bankrupt and the family fell into debt, it had been ages since things felt so cheerful. Apart from Yolanda or her uncle stopping by once in a while, they basically hadn't had any guests at home for two years. Once she finished drying her hair, Mason happened to call. They chatted away until Mason got another work call, at which point they hung up. ... The next morning, when Juliana and Kevin returned from the market, Avery was still asleep in bed. She hadn't had a chance to sleep in for several weekends, so this was a rare treat. In the living room, Juliana muttered, "Ave really doesn't have a care in the world. Something this important is happening, an