Chapter 244

Suzy, who was holding Penelope, overheard what I said and turned around to say, "We wouldn't want to trouble you." "It's no trouble at all." As Zane suddenly remembered that he had some matters to attend to, he remarked, "I happen to have something to take care of, so I can't go home with them." Hearing what he said, Suzy offered with a smile. "I can take them instead." "Thank you," Zane thanked her before pulling me aside. After hesitating for a while, he finally said, "Be careful on your way home." I huffed, "How old do you think I am? Of course, I will. Don't worry." After a moment, I added, "You should be careful, too." Zane only smiled when he heard that last sentence. "Alright." … Suzy drove the car, and since the two children wanted to whisper to each other in the backseat, I had to sit in the passenger seat. Right then, Suzy spoke, her words clearly hinting at something, "Mr. Huxham seems to treat you better than most people." I didn't deny it, saying, "Maybe it's bec