Chapter 1679

Avery didn't know what it meant to have feelings for Mason, but she knew one thing for sure—he treated her well, and she was happy when she was around him. Now that he was sick, all she wanted was to stay and take care of him, to be by his side. After all, when she'd been sick, Mason had been there for her, making her meals and looking after her. Even though she tried to tell herself it wasn't a big deal, deep down, she knew he didn't have to do any of it. He didn't have to go out of his way to be so good to her. Avery had always been someone who valued reciprocation. If someone showed her kindness, she would return it with the same warmth. She believed relationships weren't complicated if both people understood and appreciated each other's efforts. If you recognized someone's care for you, it was only right to value it. If you could overlook someone's flaws, they could do the same for yours. As long as no boundaries were crossed, relationships could be easy. Looking at M