“But it’s quite risky for you to leave here. What if—"
Before Austin could finish, Alexander interrupted him, “How much longer will the world be safe?”
Austin was at a loss for words.
Alexander said solemnly, “The situation is changing every day. Besides, even Dominic says symbiotes might not cause the disease,
and we aren't even sure what kind of pathogens it is. However, more unknown pathogens will soon spread if we don’t solve the
problem. Then it'll be even harder to deal with the situation!”
Austin noticed his somber expression and lowered his hands from trying to stop Alexander. He knew the mysterious and vicious
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beyond his imagination.
He was shocked when he learned about the experiments the organization was trying to do. He also knew Alexander had much
more information than him.
“] know you're under a lot of pressure. All of us are.” Alexander gently patted Austin’s shoulder.
“Okay, | won't be stopping you, but please try to have minimal contact with others,” Austin said seriously.
As the source of the disease, he was still worried.
‘Whether it is a virus, a symbiote, or something unknown, | can’t change the fact that the disease cfrom me.”
The deep sense of guilt tormented him even more than physical pains.
‘The organization truly knows how to torture us, physically and mentally!”
“I will.” Alexander understood Austin’s concerns and nodded.
“Also...” Before he could finish, Austin caught on and said, “Don’t worry. I'll take good care of Galen. Although | have little
experience with children, | believe | can. Just leave him and Dominic toand go do your things.”
Alexander nodded. “I'll leave sof my men outside. Tell them if you need anything, and they'll deliver it. If there’s—"
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Austin chuckled. “Hey, I'm not a three-year-old, okay? | know what to do. Just relax and go.”
Alexander stopped telling him what to do after hearing that. He could not help but chuckle as he had never been so wishy-washy.
He thought it was because he had never faced such a difficult situation in his entire life, nor had anyone.
“Take care, okay?” He then hurried away.
One of his bodyguards saw him as he exited the estate and quickly greeted him.
“Taketo the Rollins’ residence,” Alexander instructed. He leaned back against the car seat and turned to gaze at the passing
scenery, feeling like he had a dream.
When he first cto take Galen home, he did not expect to stay there for so many days, not to mention the risks he had to face.
The few days felt like years. Even though he had left the place, he felt even more overwhelmed than relieved.