Chapter 550

Mason didn’t respond to her. Instead, he headed straight for the stairs.

It was raining. So, the clouds have obscured the moon tonight. The stairs were fairly new, but it had been a long time since it had undergone maintenance. Everything looked shoddy and in need of repair.

Zoe felt a little embarrassed as she led him upstairs and opened the door to her apartment, revealing her cramped living room.

It might’ve been a small apartment, but she kept it tidy. Above the deep-colored desk was a vase with a rose in it. It looked exceptionally delicate, reminiscent of its mistress’s hopes for her future.

Despite being in her place, she felt a little uneasy. She said softly, “Take off your overcoat, I have a heater here. It’ll help dry your coat.”

He did what she said and handed it to her while staring at her profoundly.

Pursing her lips, she took his overcoat and went away to dry it. Then, she headed into the kitchen to make him some herbal tea.

Meanwhile, he sat by the desk. Tha