Chapter 144

Ember sneered and said nothing.

When Caleb saw her get emotional, he lowered his voice. "Em, I wasn't trying to take Avery away from you. I was just—"

Ember didn't want to listen to his excuses anymore. Before Caleb finished speaking, she interrupted him, "Stop explaining. Since Avery is willing to be with you, then he can stay here."

Things had gotten out of control. Avery wrinkled his nose with an indignant look and said in a choked voice, "Mommy, I was wrong. Please don't abandon me..."

Ember shot Avery a dirty look before she slammed the door and left.

After Ember left, the dispirited Avery sat on the sofa.

He didn't expect things to come to this point. Now, everything he and Caleb had done was in vain.

He just wanted his parents to be together. Why was it so difficult?

Just then, Penelope came to Caleb for help because of Ferguson Corp.

Avery was a little surprised to see her. He then rolled his eyes, pretended to be overjoyed and asked excitedly, "Aunt Penelope, what bri