Chapter 849

　　Austin clearly wasn't used to that kind of closeness. 　　As an assassin, he was guarded against everyone. He wouldn't just eat something offered by another person. 　　"I..." He was about to decline, but the word didn't leave his mouth. 　　Seeing him hesitate, Tabitha speared a berry with a small fork and held it near his lips. 　　Her eyes were bright with anticipation. "Hurry, eat it! The ice cream inside will melt." 　　Against his better judgment, Austin opened his mouth and bit down. 　　In that moment, he caught sight of the red bracelet on Tabitha's pale wrist. His eyes instantly narrowed. 　　That bracelet was Joanna's! 　　He had bought the cheap bracelet just to earn Joanna's trust. It wasn't expensive, but Joanna had been thrilled. 　　A good assassin was supposed to be a master of disguise. 　　But now, away from his mission role and back to his "real" self, he struggled to handle Tabitha's sudden warmth. 　　"What's wrong? Doesn't it taste good?" Tabitha opened her eyes wide, looking innoce