Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 996 - 017 Jollie Auclair Apologies_5

Chapter 996: 017 Jollie Auclair Apologies_5

Even though they had a surplus each month, and there were quite a bit of savings on her card, it wouldn’t have been difficult for them to make a down payment on a house if Avery Graham wanted to buy one. But they had been used to saving all their lives, so sometimes, when Avery made some money or got a bonus or something, and wanted her parents to go out for a meal, they were reluctant.

Therefore, it was quite surprising for Avery when her father rarely suggested going out to eat.

"Mom, how much money did dad win from someone?" She knew her father played cards for small stakes, five bucks a game. Avery didn’t play mahjong, so she wasn’t sure if five bucks was a lot or not, but she guessed you probably couldn’t win or lose much with just five bucks.

"He said it was a winning streak, over a thousand bucks. Let’s go, call Giselle, we should hurry back. Where is Giselle?" Her mother looked around inside the store but didn’t see Giselle Browman.

"Giselle got a new job, she’s probably still at work." Avery explained. Bernard Taylor was different. Bernard Taylor was a boss who could take time off whenever he wanted.

"Then you drive and pick her up. Your father said to include Giselle with us." Her mother said, the two of them almost considered her sister’s child as another daughter of their own.

"I’ll give her a call." Avery nodded, only then remembering she hadn’t properly introduced Bernard Taylor to her mother, "Mom, this is Bernard Taylor. You probably haven’t forgotten. We used to be colleagues. Now, he is Giselle’s superior."

"Ah? Another superior of Giselle?" Her mother nodded continually at first, but when she heard that Bernard Taylor was Giselle’s superior, her expression immediately changed.

Wasn’t this the same as Giselle’s previous relationship with Michael Auclair? She now felt this kind of relationship wasn’t great.

"..." Bernard Taylor watched as her mother’s formerly happy face suddenly turned somber. He was somewhat confused, not knowing what he had handled improperly, but this wasn’t the kind of thing he could easily ask about, "Auntie, Avery, then I’ll leave you to enjoy your family dinner. We can properly celebrate at the opening. I’ll be off now."

"Alright, then." Avery nodded.

"Auntie, I’ll be off." Bernard Taylor didn’t understand the sudden change in her mother’s demeanor; however, he knew this wasn’t a good time to join in on the fun, so he decided to leave.

"Mhm." This time, her mother only gave a cool nod without saying much more.

Bernard Taylor got into his car and left. Her mother watched his luxury car drive away without a second glance. Once he was gone, she began questioning Avery, "Avery, I’m telling you, you just ended a relationship. Don’t start another one so soon. I’m not in a hurry anymore. Marriage is a big deal in life, so you need to choose and handle it carefully. So, take your time in choosing one."

"..." Avery looked at her mother in surprise. Even though it felt odd hearing these words coming from her mother, she found them comforting. She smiled, hugged her mother’s neck with both hands, "Thanks, Mom. Don’t worry, I won’t start another relationship so soon."

"That’s good. And listen, with Michael Auclair as an example, you should avoid getting too close to Giselle’s superiors. Even though you were colleagues before, it wasn’t for a long time, and you don’t really know what type of person he is. Be very careful, okay?" Her mother continued to caution her.

"!" Avery then realized what her mother was really getting at. Once bitten, twice shy. She was actually quite familiar with Bernard Taylor, "I understand, Mom. Don’t worry. As for Bernard Taylor, we are currently partners. He’s investing in me, and now I can open a branch. So, it’s not practical for you to ask me not to get too close to him. In the future, our relationship will be cooperative. Whether the store makes money or loses it, we’ll face it together. Anyhow, I promise you, when it comes to relationships, I won’t rush into anything. Okay?"

"..." Her mother felt a bit dizzy with how complex their relationship sounded.

In the end, her mother didn’t say much more. Avery called Giselle Browman, who had finished work and was already at the subway station. Avery told her to wait there, and they would come to pick her up shortly.