Chapter 1783

Hearing Juliana's question, Avery instinctively raised her hand to touch her neck. "Doesn't seem like it. My neck doesn't hurt." With that, she headed into the bathroom. The moment she stood in front of the mirror and saw the mark on her neck, her expression darkened like a storm cloud. It had to be Mason's doing from the night before. When her mother asked about the mark, she hadn't thought much of it. It didn't occur to her that a kiss could leave such a mark. Now, touching the hickey, Avery felt a mounting irritation. Mason must have done it on purpose. He must have seen it last night but said nothing. That was too much. How could he do that? Frowning, Avery's expression grew grim. Right then, Juliana also walked in. She glanced at Avery and said, "It must be an insect bite. I'll clean your room thoroughly later while you're at work." Avery had come home early and gone to bed early, then came straight out of her room this morning. Juliana didn't think much of it, especially s