Chapter 1931

Hearing Avery's words, Mason gently patted her shoulder with the arm wrapped around her. He said, "We will. We'll always be like this." Then, he pressed a soft kiss on the top of her head. "I'm someone who knows how to cherish what I have." At that, Avery looked up at him, then suddenly burst into laughter. "I know how to cherish what I have, too. So I'll treasure the way you treat me and our relationship." Though she had never been in any other relationship before Mason, she understood that love had to be mutual. Both people had to appreciate each other and recognize what they had together. As soon as she finished speaking, Mason cupped her chin, leaned in, and kissed her. Avery responded instantly, wrapping her arms around his neck. Mason's right hand rested on her nape, and with deliberate gentleness, he eased her down onto the bed. Everything between them was slow, careful, and filled with warmth. … A month later, Wendy finished her postpartum recovery, and Zach hos