Avery shook her head. "I want to go out."
"Then, tell me if your leg hurts. Don't force it."
"I know."
"Avery, if I had known how many miserable things would happen to us when we came back to this country, I would not have allowed you to return." Mike helped her into the car. "When we were in Bridgedale, everything went smoothly. I never once worried about you. Who could have known that your return would bring me an endless amount of worry."
Avery was apologetic. "Why don't you return to Bridgedale!" "That's not what I meant!" "I know that. I think that I can handle work here. You should go back to Bridgedale-"
"Come back with me."
"I'm not going. I like my country better than I love Bridgedale."
Mike snorted. "Then, I'm not going either. I'll be where you are."
"You miss Chad, huh?"
"Why did you have to bring him up? He blocked my calls." Mike stepped on the gas. "That jerk! He only has his boss in his heart."
Avery said, "I’m sorry!"
"Why are you apologizing to me? Even without you, we will still have to face this problem. I will not accept it if he constantly places his boss first."
They both went to a shopping mall. Avery bought some imported snacks. Then, she went to the jewelry shop to get each female employee a gold zodiac bracelet.
"Avery, you're constantly making things difficult for yourself! You have to know each of their birthdays-" said Mike, taking a jab at her.
Avery said, "But they would be happy when they receive the gift."
"They would be happier if you gave them money."
"You might be right, but I feel some happiness can't be bought with money," Avery said.
For instance, the gift that she had received from Eric. She was much happier with the gift than she would have been if Eric had given her cash.
There was a bouquet on her table. She walked over
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