Chapter 1803

With both hands in his pockets, Mason did not know what to say even though he wanted to speak up. Mason's awkward demeanor made Avery want to punch him. But thinking of the things he said earlier, she felt moved again. Just like that, they continued staring at one another. Seeing as Avery wasn't saying anything, Mason decided to break the silence. Just as he was about to speak up, his phone, which he had put aside, started ringing. It was Yannis calling. Mason took a quick peek at Avery before answering his phone. "Hey, Yannis." Yannis' voice sounded from the other end of the call. "Mr. Stone, I have identified the man in the photographs. "His name is Jasper Hackett, and he's Ms. Leigh's older cousin. He was transferred to Ashburgh City recently and just rented a place from a realtor yesterday." Yannis' update was exactly the same as what Avery shared earlier. After ending the call with Yannis, Mason looked at Avery. Feigning nonchalance, he said, "Why didn't you tell