It felt like she had been away from Lockwood Manor for the longest time.

Mason pulled into the entrance, leaned over, and took her coat.

Passing it to her, he looked at her intensely, “The snow isn’t too bad. Let’s walk the rest of the way.”

Zoe was concerned about the puppy, “Wouldn’t it be too cold for Sherry?”

Turning his head around, he looked at the puppy before looking at her and said deliberately, “I’ll keep it in my arms, as long as you won’t feel jealous!”

Putting on her coat, she opened the car door, “As if!”

Chuckling, he reached over to carry Sherry.

“Mommy’s getting angry!” he said softly. The puppy yapped twice in response.

He put on his coat, got out of the car with Sherry in his arms, and closed the car door. Walking briskly, he caught up to Zoe and walked beside her while Sherry cuddled in his warm embrace.

The snow was falling gently.

At the next moment, Zoe couldn’t help but pet the puppy’s head. She was withdrawing her hand when he caught it. His hand