Chapter 1703

Mason's words made Avery feel happy. Mason wrapped his arm around her shoulders and patted her lightly. He felt that the moment was peaceful. Avery raised her head and kissed his chin before closing her eyes to sleep. She had a faint fragrance on her. Mason kissed her hair, then closed his eyes too. Truthfully, this kind of life wasn't bad at all. It was similar to how Brendan and Naomi lived. That night, they both slept soundly. Perhaps because of the way she lay on her side, Avery ended up having a nightmare. She woke up abruptly in the early morning. Opening her eyes, she stared at Mason but didn't rouse him. Tears still clung to the corners of her eyes. He continued to hold her, just like last night. But recalling that nightmare made her chest ache. Around nine, Mason stirred. The moment he opened his eyes, he saw Avery wearing a hurt expression. She looked so pitiful that his heart twisted. Normally, she was pretty strong and could handle almost anything. Looking into he