Chapter 1681

Avery always managed to stir something deep inside Mason. Pinned beneath him, Avery didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was early morning, he was still sick, and she'd only just recovered herself. What was he trying to do? Pressing her hands against his chest, she looked up at him and said, "Alright, that's enough. You didn't get any better overnight, so let's wait until you're fully rested, okay?" The agreement between them had been in place for a while now, but their actual time together had been short—just a few days. Yet somehow, it felt like they had known each other forever—almost as if they'd already spent a lifetime together. Hearing her insist he rest, Mason simply pulled her closer, wrapping his arms tightly around her. She was so soft, and her faint scent was comforting. Holding her felt like the most natural thing in the world. Avery, who had initially been pushing him away, eventually gave in and hugged him back. She added with a teasing tone, "A hug