Chapter 344

At Starry River Villa, Avery's phone rang the moment she walked out of the shower. She immediately picked it up and answered the call. "Hey, Wesley," she said. "Why was your phone switched off all morning, Avery?" Wesley had tried to call her several times before finally getting an answer. "My phone was dead. I just charged it," Avery explained regretfully. "Did you call me to talk about Eric Santos?" "Yes, I did. Eric's worried you'd be mad." "I'm not mad," Avery said. "I just feel that I have caused him trouble. I'll call him later." "Okay," Wesley said as he felt relieved. "I almost went over to your house when I couldn't reach you all morning. Mike told me you weren't home when I called him to ask… Where did you go?" Avery was taken aback and rendered speechless by the question. She came up with an excuse moments later and said, "I went out for a jog." "I see… I guess it's important to get regular exercise. Are you able to settle the problems with your company this time?