Chapter 47
Mason’s gaze was gentle, his voice slightly husky. He said, “The dress looks really good on you.”
This was probably the most tender moment in their three years of marriage. Zoe felt a bit sentimental, but in the end, she just smiled faintly and replied, “Thank you.”
The two of them went upstairs together. The old facilities made Mason frown, but fortunately, the broken light in the hallway had been fixed.
Behind them, a silver car was parked in the night.
Ava sat in the car, silently watching them disappear. She was wearing an elegant and eye-catching white dress that should have been for the banquet.
She had followed them from the Abbott residence.
Watching Mason lead Zoe out, she had never seen such a gentle expression on Mason’s face. She had also never seen him so possessive, his hand almost always gripping Zoe’s waist.
She always thought that Mason did not care about Zoe.
She also thought that Zoe had been tortured in this loveless marriage for three years, but at the banquet, Zoe was the center of attention. The way she played the violin was breathtaking.
That was why Mason could not help but kiss her in the car earlier.
Ava gripped the steering wheel, looking disappointed.
She could not accept this reality.
She took out her phone, selected a photo of Mason and Zoe dancing,
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Just the smell alone was enticing.
Mason extinguished the cigarette, walked to the small dining table, and started eating. He was not accustomed to these small tables and chairs as a wealthy young man. It took some time for him to adjust He took a bite and found it delicious
Mason looked up, watching Zoe enjoy her noodles gracefully. He said softly, “Where did you learn how to make these?”
Zoe paused with her fork, a bit stunned. He still did not know she had no skills like this when they married. She learned them because Mason was notoriously picky.
However, whether he knew or not was no longer important.
Zoe replied casually, “It’s simple. It’s easy to learn.”
Mason’s gaze was deep, and he said nothing more.
After finishing the meal, Zoe cleaned the dishes.
Mason remained sitting at the dining table. He took out a cigarette but did not light it. Instead, he held it between his lips, watching Zoe’s back. His eyes were particularly captivating when focused.
The kitchen light illuminated Zoe’s figure.
Her lowered and focused appearance was quite appealing to men. At least, at this moment, Mason wanted to embrace her.
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