Chapter 1704

Hearing Avery say that she liked him, Mason wrapped her in a fierce embrace, as though he wanted to fuse her into his very bones. He rained kisses on her lips and on her collarbones, and he held her as if he never wanted to let her go. His passionate embrace and kisses made Avery feel his presence and care, which gradually eased the sorrow in her chest. She clung to him with both arms, unwilling to let go for even a moment. She was worried that if she did, the nightmare from last night might become a reality. Avery had never expected that she—someone who was always so level-headed and never placing too much importance on romance—would one day care so much for a single person. Few women could resist a man in his 30s who was handsome, had a good temperament, and treated her well. Not just Avery—anyone would be moved by that. They ended up lazing around until it was close to ten o'clock. After another loving moment, Avery turned into quite the clingy koala. As Mason made the bed, she