Chapter 41
Austin’s grip on the steering wheel loosened. The bewy, oppressive air around film dissipated.
Noticing that,
be raised an eyebrow. Finally, the great demonal calmed down.
what they say!
Austin slowly leaned back in his seat, then said in a calm tone, “We’re married. You don’t need to worry about what they say.
As he spoke, the tension in his brows event slightly,
She was his wife. Protecting her was the most basic thing he should do.
“Also, your father is stubbom. If this could’ve been solved easily, it wouldn’t have dragged on this long.” Audin added as he turned his paze hack to her.
Suzanne, however, shook her head in disagreement. “It’s different now.”
He frowned at her words.
Suzanne gave a slight side. “Before, I cared because I didn’t want to upset them. But now, I this new mindset, I won’t be as indecisive as Lonce was.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, a cold gloan in them.
at to keep suffering or enduring everything. With
Justin didn’t speak, but a hint of sympathy flickered in his gase. What had she been through all these years?
Suzanne continued to look straight ahead as she continued, “Only deeper despair can give me the strength to sover everything completely.”
The last few words carried a sense of finality in her voice. Her grip on her phone tightened.
These were things she had to go through and handle. No car could help her. Otherwise, she would never escape this calamity,
Austin’s gaze fell on Sucene. She had her head slightly lined back as she stared ahead with a hint of emptiness.
In the end, be let her have her way. His deep voice carried a touch of softness es he said, “TH always be bece.”
He meant that if she ever needed help, he would be the first to do so.
Suzanne’s heart skipped a beat. She sabemosciously looked at his
there was an unreadable complexity in her eyes.
If Austin continued to be this kind to her, would she fall for him? And once stie did, what would she do?
The car suddenly moved forward again. Suzanne snapped back to reality and pressed her lips together. She was overthinking it
She should take things one step at a time. Besides, she and Austin had no future Together. She would never be good enough for him
Neither of them spoke. Suzanne’s thoughts drifted, but when she noticed the road ahead seemed unfamiliar, she glanced at Austin in confusion, “Where are we going?
This wasn’t the way home.
The car didn’t slow down, Austin’s gaze stayed food on the road ahead as he said in a calm tone, “You’ll find out in a bit.”
Suzanne’s eyes were full of confusion, but she didn’t ask further.
Half an hour later, the car came to a smooth stop, Suzanne looked out the windre and was surprised to see a very popular chain barbecue restaurant.
Austin turned his gaze toward her and said in his clear voice, “We’re here. Let’s have dinner.”
Suzanne looked at him in surprise.
She had spoken to Rita for over an hour earlier, and Rita mentioned Austin’s preferences. He dich’t like eating places like this, but…
Before she could say anything, Austin was already petting out of the car. “Let’s just have something quick”
Suzanne blinked. She didn’t believe that for a second.
This was a beastling street. If they hadn’t meant to come here, they certainly wouldn’t have taken such a congested route. Had he brought her here because she was in a bad mood?
A strange thought passed through her mind, but she still got out of the car and followed him.
Austin, with his long legs, had already wallos quite a bit ahead of her. Suzeme quickened her pace to catch up. Just then, he slowed down, clearly waiting
