I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 113

Vivid colors filled the evening skies in autumn, adding to dusk’s gloriousness.

Zoe made her way back to the apartment. She had just opened the door when she heard Mason’s warm, sweet voice.

“I used to fix my own pipes when I studied abroad.”

“I’ll just change into a fresh suit tomorrow if I get wet! It’s no problem, Mia!”

…

What was he doing here?

Closing the door, Zoe placed her keys on the hook by the door. Mia heard her movements and came to greet her.

“He’s been here for an hour now. It just so happens that the pipe in the kitchen broke and he insisted on fixing it! Is he here to take you back home?” Mia was genuinely surprised.

Mason was so conceited under normal circumstances. When had he ever fixed a pipe? All men were the same, it’d seem. They could do anything previously thought to be impossible if it was about winning a lady’s favor!

Taking off her coat, Zoe said softly, “I’m staying here tonight.”

Mia let out a sigh of relief. “Alright. I’ll make some dinner! You’ll have to speak nicely during dinner. Also, take it easy on your dad. He wouldn’t say it out loud but he's not Mason's biggest fan.”

Zoe already knew it. “Okay.”

Mason came out from the kitchen and met her gaze. He stared at her briefly before saying, “Mia said you went out for an art exhibition. Why do you look so upset?”

She felt a little uneasy. She was upset because of what Gregory had said. He said he could give up everything for her and that reminded her of a time when she had felt the same way about Mason. She had loved him more than she had loved herself, and it didn’t end well.

She made an excuse. “The winds were rather strong and some grit must have gotten into my eyes earlier!”

Just like that, Mason dropped the issue.

Gordon was mostly cold and distant during dinner. Mia was worried it was too quiet. She looked at Zoe and probed, “You should go back home with Mason! The folks around here do square dances all the way to midnight. You guys are used to living in a manor. It might be too noisy for you.”

Zoe didn’t say anything. Mason, on the other hand, put down his cutlery and smiled faintly.