Chapter 24 I'll Be Here With You

• Philip thought he knew everything about Avery—her background, her age, her personality, and her interests. He had done his research, but he had no idea what Avery was really carrying inside.
• Avery carefully chose her words. “I’m not some high-society debutante, so we’re not a good match. Plus, my family situation is complicated. Honestly, I’m not in a place to date, let alone get married.”
• She paused for a moment before continuing, “I just want to focus on building my career and living freely in this world…”