Chapter 1761

Mason's sudden appearance left Avery frozen in place for some time. It wasn't until he turned to look at her that she snapped out of it. She hadn't expected him to come over. She'd thought things between them were over and that he wouldn't bother following up after helping her with the debt. She'd just been to the nearby supermarket to pick up a delivery. Otherwise, she wouldn't have run into him at all. Seeing that Mason had already noticed her, Avery started walking toward him. She would inevitably have to face it, so there was no hiding. Mason's gaze gradually softened upon seeing her approach him. "Picking up a delivery?" he asked. Avery nodded. "Yeah." She then asked, "It's so late. Why are you here? Is something the matter?" Her distant tone made Mason's expression darken slightly. He raised a hand, reaching toward her face. However, just as he was about to touch her, his right hand hovered in midair. Their eyes met. Avery glanced at Mason's hovering hand. A wave of comp