Chapter 1702

Avery straightened her back noticeably when Mason said that he wanted her to join them for lunch the next day. She looked at him and smiled. "It's fine. I'm not from out of town or anything, so I don't need you to stay by my side at all times. My family's right here in Ashburgh, and I can just go home." She understood he was being considerate by not wanting to leave her alone in Gracity. But she didn't need to stay there all the time. He didn't need to worry about her or overthink it. They could be in a relationship without needing to be together 24 hours a day. Both of them still needed their own space. Otherwise, it could be suffocating. Besides, didn't she spend time with Yolanda just today? Avery was more clear-minded than many other women. She had no intention of forcing herself into every part of Mason's life. Probably because they'd only just started being open with each other, she hadn't fully adjusted to the role yet. She definitely wasn't ready to meet Mason's friends.