Chapter 1680

"Alright, I'll think about it seriously," Avery finally said. After a moment, she added with a faint smile, "But Mr. Stone, you really need to put on some socks." Still lying on top of him, she didn't move. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck—a gesture that spoke louder than any words could. … That night, Avery couldn't sleep. She found herself wide awake, lying next to Mason. Mason had kept his distance. Even though he clearly wanted to do more, he held back because of his fever. Besides, she had just recovered herself and still needed rest. After taking the medicine she insisted on, he was too drained to do much else anyway. Avery shifted gently in bed, occasionally glancing over at him. Mason's words from earlier—about wanting to try a real relationship—kept replaying in her mind. They warmed her heart every time she thought about them. The fact that he'd said it and meant every word made her unexpectedly happy. It was nearly 2:00 am by the time she final