Chapter 42

Suzanne's lips curved into a faint smile as she quickened her pace to walk alongside Austin. Together, they stepped into the restaurant. Inside, the place was eerily quiet. Apart from the staff, there wasn't a single customer. Suzanne froze for a moment and instinctively glanced at her watch. It was 8:15 pm—prime dinner time. Her eyes narrowed slightly. As expected, this wasn't just a casual meal. Austin wasn't a fan of barbecue, yet he had chosen a place famous for it. It was clear he had reserved it just for her. After all, who could say no to barbecue? "Welcome. Please follow me," a waitress greeted them. Suzanne withdrew her gaze and glanced at Austin beside her. Without saying a word, she followed him inside. The waitress led them to their table, and dishes began arriving one after another. With each plate, Suzanne's astonishment grew. If she had initially thought Austin had merely guessed her love for barbecue, she now abandoned that notion entirely. Every single dish on t