AVERY WINTERSI looked away, clearing my throat. "I didn't come here to exchange pleasantries talks with you, Caden, let's get straight to the point," I said, raising a brow. "Where's the food you badly wanted to eat with me? Remember, that was part of the reason why I'm here," I asked, my tone firm and serious.I had expected him to do the needful, instead, he leaned forward, meeting ny gaze. "Avery, mom missed you a lot," he said.At the mention of his mom, I instantly felt a pang on my chest. However, I didn't let his manipulation get to me. "Stop trying to use mom to lure me, it's never going to work, Caden," I spat, glaring at him. "The old Avery you knew, was long gone. Let's focus on why we're here, and if you feel you're not ready for that, I can as well just leave," I said, firmly, attempting to get up and leave, but he quickly grasped my hand, stopping me."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you," he apologized, lovking gazes with me.I took my seat back, and he signaled t
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