Chapter 1595

Mason nodded at Avery, a rare warmth in his response. He would usually respond to other employees' greetings but never with the same warmth he showed now. Watching Avery's retreating figure, he recalled how pale her face had been at the hospital earlier. She had been so frightened but still boldly suggested natural conception to avoid the procedure. A small smile played on Mason's lips. This woman was interesting. ... After coming back from the hospital, Avery threw herself into her work at the office. Despite a packed schedule, including an afternoon outing with Carey, she stayed late to finish her tasks. She managed to leave by 8:00 pm—earlier than her usual overtime hours. As she arrived at the elevator lobby, memories of previous chance encounters with Mason in the elevator came to mind. Last time, even though she had thought about those moments, it hadn't been Mason she met but Yannis, who had been the first to suggest natural conception. Honestly, if Yannis hadn't broug