Chapter 1918

Inside the house, Hazel cheerily said, "Mason, you're here to pick up Avery, right? Today we're going to see how sincere you are!" Outside, Mason habitually tucked his hands back into his pockets and replied, "Aunt Hazel, my sincerity toward Avery can handle any test. Go ahead and test me however you like." After Mason finished speaking, the elders inside burst into lively chatter and laughter. Immediately afterward, Hazel gathered a few of her relatives and began asking Mason some simple questions about Avery's little habits. When the elders started asking questions, they weren't nearly as creative as the younger ones. Although Mason and Avery hadn't been together for very long, he knew her very well and answered every question. Seeing that Mason knew all about Avery's habits and preferences, Hazel turned to Dexter and said, "They know each other far better than we old folks do." Dexter smiled and replied, "That's right. Now hurry up and open the door so Mason can take Avery to