Chapter 1636

When Mason told her she didn't need to turn off the TV or lower the volume, Avery set the remote aside. "Alright, just let me know if I bother you." With that, she continued watching the movie. Mason glanced at Avery for a moment before sitting on the other couch to continue working. He'd always been used to working alone, but having someone nearby suddenly felt comforting and more fulfilling. Occasionally glancing at Avery's face as she giggled at the movie, Mason found himself smiling too. A hilarious scene played on the TV, making Avery laugh so hard her stomach hurt. "How did the director even come up with this? It's so creative." Avery's laughter infected Mason. He wasn't bothered—if anything, he was happy. She hadn't treated him like an outsider at all. Avery was usually someone who was very composed, yet she now laughed like a fool in front of him. When the scene ended and Avery's laughter subsided, she noticed Mason watching her. Thinking she might have disturbed him,