I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 6

Mason knew his grandma said that on purpose, but he stole a glance at Zoe nonetheless. She had no intention of acting all lovey-dovey with him. She chatted with Barbara for a while before standing up and said, “I’ll make the pretzels now.”

The smile on Barbara’s face was gone as soon as Zoe left. Then, she leaned back.

“What’s up with Lilith, Mason? You can look after her a little, but fireworks are a tad too much. Zoe might be jealous of her and pick a bone with you.

“You should make more effort for Zoe. Don’t neglect her.

“She might just run away if you continue to treat her like she’s nothing.”

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Mason gave Barbara some answers to appease her, but he did not bother to justify the fireworks. Perhaps it was Ava’s doing!

They had been chatting for a while when Zoe came in with the snacks. He looked at her and saw that she kept her shirt clean. She was so elegant and beautiful. Every lady should follow her example.

He lost his appetite for food all of a sudden. Barbara, on the other hand, loved it. She took a bite out of it and said, “You’ll be thirty years old in two years, Mason. Your friends are already raising two children. When are you going to have your own babies?”

Zoe remained quiet. Mason glanced at her and fiddled with one of her pretzels, “Zoe is still young. I think I’ll take it easy for another two years!”

Barbara knew what he meant, but she did not care to say it out loud.

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Both of them had dinner at Lockwood Manor. It was quite late by the time they left. Mason buckled up and glanced at Zoe. She was looking out the car window.

She looked so fair and beautiful under the gloomy light. Mason stared at her for a good while before stepping on the gas gently. It was obvious he was trying to talk to her about something. That was why he did not drive very fast.

About five minutes later, Mason said, “I’ll ask my men to transfer your father to Lockwood Hospital tomorrow. He’ll be treated by the best professional medical team. Also, you should just let me know if you need more money.”