Ava and Tom looked at each other. Ava seemed to understand that he was trying to get her a way out of this situation.

She nodded and wanted to reject Neil, but she heard Neil say regretfully, “Really? You have an appointment with a friend, Ava? That's a pity. Today is your mother's birthday. Our family has finally reunited. I think your mother also hopes that we can sit down and have dinner together again.”

Upon hearing these words, Ava’s words of rejection were stuck in her throat. She was un