Chapter 260

Austin decided to drop the matter. Austin chuckled and shook his head. "I don't feel comfortable letting you go out alone. The Yates family is still keeping an eye on you. You never know what they might try." Suzanne propped her head on one hand and watched Austin through the screen, her voice soft. "Honestly, the Yates family can't do anything to hurt me." She understood Austin's concern, which was why she hadn't refused Roselynn's presence. Austin's expression turned serious. "If Henry ever lays a hand on you, the Yates family won't exist anymore." Anything Suzanne wanted, he could retrieve for her with just a word. But she preferred to take things step by step, so he followed her pace with patience. Seeing his unwavering confidence, Suzanne smiled. "I know." Being protected like this wasn't a bad feeling. Her words softened something inside him. Austin's gaze deepened as he murmured, "I wouldn't mind if you relied on me a little more." Caught off guard, Suzanne straightened