Chapter 39
Mason's POV continued. It was hard to enjoy the rest of the beach party. Between Ava's news and my little epiphany, I could barely focus. I tried to distract myself by playing with the girls or having simple conversations with everyone, but it wasn't working. Every so often, my eyes followed Ava like a moth to a flame. I wanted to see what she was doing, if she was having fun. Every moment she spent with the girls warmed me from head to toe. She was such a good and attentive mother, never allowing them to stray too far and constantly asking if they needed anything. It made me love her even more. I tried not to dwell on my feelings for her as it only made it worse seeing her and Royce so affectionate towards each other. I now knew that the familiar twinge in my chest was jealousy. The ang
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