Chapter 496 She Could Not Stomach It

• Blake and Avery continued chatting for a while. After ascertaining that his granddaughter's condition was not too serious, he finally felt more at ease.
• As Alina gazed at her niece, who was still calm despite lying in a hospital bed, her thoughts flew to the events that had transpired at the engagement party. Finally, she gave voice to her curiosity. “During the engagement party, what exactly happened between you and Cayden? Why did you break things off halfway through the party? I know you're a sensible person and would never act so impulsively unless it was something serious. Can you tell me why you did so?”
• A sad and disappointed look flashed across Avery's pale face at those words. “I was probably just a little afraid of marriage. I'm terrified of walking into the grave of love. I'm also fearful about my life revolving around one person after marriage and worry that I'll lose myself. I've seen many cases of women who are strong, independent, and excel at their work while single. After getting married, however, their lives become centered around cooking, cleaning, and children. Some even lose their individuality and self-worth. I don't want to become like that...”