Chapter 162
Suzanne smiled sortly. When she first met this man, she had always been on edge around him. But now, she found that he wasn’t as cold as he seemed. Talking to him was surpringly easy
They ended up chatting for half an hour. By then, Austin had eaten most of his meal
Suzanne planced at his plate, the comers of her lips curling slightly he must have been really hungry
Taking another sip of wine, Austin looked at her and said, “We’ve been married for a while now. Shouldn’t you take me to meet your family?”
Gabriel had mentioned that she visited the Frost family today
He had heard her grandparents and uncle treated her well. But she had never brought up her maternal family to him.
Suzanne’s eyes flickered with surprise before her expression darkened slightly.
Bring Austin to meet Henry? As it Henry even deserved that. If Henry ever found out about Austin, he would cling to him like a leech. Suzanne had no intention of letting that happen
After abriel pause, she asked, “Can we wait a line longer?”
Austin’s hand holding the wine glass stilled for a moment before he gave a slight nod. “Alright. I’ll wait for you.”
He didn’t press the matter hurther and instead casually continued their conversation. The atmosphere, which was once tense, gradually became Lighter and more relaxed Suzanne finished ber glass of wine. When she stood up, she realized she was slightly tipsy
Austin frowned with a look of concern on his face. “Stay still. I’ll help you upstairs.”
She shook her head, but the moment she took a step forward, her fooring wavered. Austin put down his glass and stepped forward, taking her hand in his “Be good. Listen to me.” He was worried she might stumble and hurt herself.
She was only a lime pay, and she didn’t feel anything else unusual Looking at Austin’s firm grip on her hand, she chuckled lightly and nodded. “Okay.”
Hand in hand, they walked slowly toward their bedroom.
That night, perhaps because of the wine, Suzanne slept soundly.
Aaron and Yasmine had bought their villa after their marriage, making it a cozy home for their small family of three. Though only a few people lived there, the space telt warm and
The interior was elegant yet modem, with soft cream tones accented by muted green, gold, and white, creating an open yet sophisticated atmosphere. Acurved, oversized couch sar in the living room, paired with a uniquely shaped glass coffee table framed in gold–subtle touch of luxury.
A massive 1V hung on the wall, and it was currently playing a cartoon show.
in the animation
As soon as Suzanne and Austin stepped inside, they saw a little girl sprawled over the coffee table. She was sitting on a fawn–shaped stool, completely engrossed in Hearing movement, Emma lifted her head and turned toward the entrance. The moment she spotted them, her eyes lit up with excitement.
Uncle Austin Aunt Suzanne-
Healizing her mistake, she quickly clamped her tiny hands over her mouth, worried Yasmine might hear. But even as she silenced herself, the joy in her eyes hopped down. from her stool, her short legscarrying her swiftly toward Suzanne.
es remained. She
suzanne’s heart melted at the sight Smiling warmly, she bent down and opened her arms, catching the little girl in a tight hug
“Ond you miss me?” she asked with a laugh
– nodded eagerly and played a soft kiss on Suzanne’s cheek before leaning in and whispered, even dreamed about you last night.”
sycheow, intrigued. “Oh? What did you dream about?”
It was just a casual question.
But Emma giggled mischievously and glanced between Suzanne and Austin “Aunt Suzanne was a bride, wearing a beautiful wedding dress as she married Uncle Austin.” Suzanne Brose for a moment before instinctively looking at Austin, only to see him ach an eyebrow as amusement flickered in his pa