Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

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 her posture and looked away as she whispered, "I'm going to take a shower. You should finish your work and get some rest."

nature. He didn't push further.

hanging up, Suzanne hesitated and then

Austin's lips lifted. There was warmth in his eyes, but

the darkened screen, exhaling slowly. His words about relying

faintly, she flipped her phone face-down on the jewelry counter and took her clothes

Yet rather than feeling uneasy, she found herself willing to lean on

a towel. She couldn't forget the sight, especially

What was she thinking? She had teased her friends before for swooning over a

turned red at an almost imperceptible speed. Taking a deep breath, she forced

for a

...

sky was clear as the first rays of sunlight bathed Starview

breaths, she felt

to head

back, she grabbed it from the bedside

ID, her brows