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."

reserved nature. He didn't push further. "Alright,

and then softly said, "Good

was warmth in his eyes, but before he could reply, the call

exhaling slowly. His words

her phone face-down on the jewelry counter and

alone anymore. Yet rather than feeling

wrapped only in a towel. She couldn't forget the sight, especially his

herself. What was she thinking? She

red at an almost imperceptible speed. Taking a deep

turned for a while

...

was Monday. The sky was clear as the first rays of sunlight bathed Starview Villa. Suzanne had already risen and was stretching on the

in deep breaths, she felt

washing up, she was about to head downstairs when

grabbed it from the

her brows lifted slightly. "Mr.