Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 340

Austin's POV: 

After I decided to go back with Jennifer and Elizabeth, I went back to our bedroom to pack our things.As it turned out, Caroline and I didn't have a lot of things as we lived a simple life on the island.

However, after looking around our bedroom, I put the two palm-sized stone carvings into the suitcase.

After all, they were birthday gifts Caroline had given to me on my birthday on the island.

By the time I finished packing, the storm outside subsided and a warm ray of sunlight came in through the window, illuminating Caroline's beautiful face while she slept.

"Caroline..." I couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek.

"Honey, wake up. We are going back."

As soon as my lips touched Caroline, her eyelashes flickered for a moment before she opened her eyes.

"Austin..."

She looked at me in a daze and then sat up quickly.

"Where is Jennifer and Mom? Are they all right?"

I felt sorry to see Caroline react so anxiously, so I quickly pulled her into my arms to comfort her.

"Honey, don't worry.They are both fine.You saved them."

Caroline stared at me blankly for a long time before she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, that's great, Austin.We've finally managed to make restitution.I don't know how I would face Anthony if something bad had happened to Jennifer and Mom."

I smiled at her as I smoothed her hair.

"Nonsense! Forget about that, I have good news! Jennifer and Mom are so grateful for what you did that they agreed to bring us back to the royal palace with them.I've already packed our bags.We will be leaving soon."

"What?"

Needless to say, Caroline was startled.

"I don't know what to say.How did this happen?"

"Well, Mom forgave us once she found out that we saved her and Jennifer.There's no reason for you to worry.As long as we keep to ourselves when we get back, everything will be fine," I said seriously.

"Austin, you and Mom..."

Caroline looked at me with a stunned expression when she heard me address Elizabeth my mom.

"Mom and I have decided to put the past behind us.From now on, we will treat her with kindness and respect," I explained.

"That's great, Austin..."

Tears began to fall from her eyes as Caroline hugged me.

"To be honest, I don't want to live a luxurious life.I just want to take care of Alice and watch her grow up."

My heart was filled with warmth as we basked in the afterglow of love and joy.I also wanted nothing more than to see my daughter grow up.

After packing up, I took Caroline to see Elizabeth and Jennifer.They were very surprised and happy to see Caroline.

"Thank God, you are fine, my dear." Elizabeth looked at Caroline dotingly.

"Let's go! The plane is here to bring us back.Anthony has been informed of what happened here.He has no objections with me bringing you back to the royal palace." Caroline seemed delighted.

"Thank you, Mom!"

Soon, we got on the plane back to the royal palace.

I could sense Caroline's nervousness when she got on the plane, but I didn't know how to comfort her because I was nervous about going back to the royal palace as well.

I didn't know why I was feeling nervous.

After all, the royal palace was where I grew up.

Perhaps, I was afraid of having to face the hateful gazes of the people there.I knew that our return would surely create unrest.

But, it was a fair price to pay for my sins, wasn't it?

 "Don't worry, Caroline.I'm sure Anthony will be happy to see you too."

Fortunately, Jennifer sat beside Caroline to ease her worries.

When the plane landed on the tarmac outside the palace, I felt my heart thumping inside my chest like a machine.I couldn't believe that I was really back.

The moment I got off the plane, I saw Anthony in a suit.

He was still as calm, reserved, and serious as I remembered.

"Welcome back, Austin." Anthony, unexpectedly, smiled at me.