Chapter 1682

"Avery, meeting you has been the best thing that's ever happened to me," Mason said. Thinking back to when Yannis first handed him Avery's file and how he'd been so sarcastic about it, Mason felt like slapping his past self. Avery looked up, her eyes softening. "I feel the same way." If she hadn't met Mason, who knows what would've happened to her? The room was quiet, with the morning sun casting a gentle glow through the window. After holding Avery close for a moment, Mason seemed to remember something. He looked down at her and asked, "Why didn't you set an alarm for work today? Aren't you usually up early, rushing to the office?" Typically, Avery prioritized her job above all else, often staying late to ensure everything was perfect. Avery replied, "I took the day off." Noticing Mason's fever had returned, she had decided to stay home to care for him. She immediately called her manager and took the day off. She hadn't even taken time off when she was sick herself, which sp