Chapter 1596

Twenty minutes later, the car pulled up in front of Avery's apartment building. The music was still playing softly, cycling through the same few songs. At the moment, "Five Hundred Miles" was on, playing for the third time in a loop. It seemed Mason really liked this song. But his life couldn't be further from the song's narrative. The lyrics spoke of someone who had traveled far from home, longing for their roots. Mason, on the other hand, had been born and bred in Ashburgh and was someone with power and influence. Nostalgia for home didn't exactly suit his circumstances. Unbuckling her seatbelt, Avery glanced at Mason. His gaze was distan—even a touch melancholic—as if he were deeply immersed in the song. Just as she was about to look away, Mason turned to meet her eyes. Their gazes locked, and Avery didn't shy away. There was no need to avoid Mason when she was with him. Seeing him look at her, Avery smiled lightly, listening to the tune still playing. "Mr. Stone, you have g