Chapter 2960

Satisfied, Avery said, "Be nicer to Shelly."

"I'm nice to her all the time, Mom," Hayden said. "I know that you want us to date, but you can't force this sort of thing."

"I'm not forcing anything. I'm just asking that you treat her better. No matter what, she is Aiden's mom!" Avery reasoned with him. "She comes from poverty, so we should help her where we can."

Hayden nodded and agreed, "Which is why I think you are doing great whenever you offer to help her. With you to look after her, I have nothing to worry about."

Avery fell silent.

"I'm done, Mom." Hayden finished his milk and prepared to head out for work.

"Are you eating properly for lunch? I can always get the driver to deliver lunch to you." Avery was worried that he was not eating properly. Home-cooked meals would always be more nutritious than food outside.

"It's fine, Mom. I might not be in the office in the afternoon." Hayden wiped his lips with a tissue and headed out.

In Courtney’s Cafe, Shelly received a text fr