“You know you do!” Alexander pulled Austin back forcefully, causing him to lurch due to inertia.
Austin was in a momentary daze as he staggered to a stop.
Alexander looked at him solemnly. “Now the situation is unclear, and not even Dominic knows what the hell these symbiotes are. You’ll only worsen things by being so reckless.
“You especially mustn’t wander around because you’re the source. Your family and the servants might not truly be infected and could be displaying symptoms of other diseases. Therefore, you could play right into the organization’s hands if you recklessly go out there to pick up your family, okay?”
His words got through to Austin. Austin cooled down as if a bucket of cold water had poured over him. He opened his mouth. “Then… what should I do?”
He was too anxious. He hated himself and wished he had died in that hellhole when he thought about the torment his parents and grandfather might be facing. Now that Alexander had laid it out for Austin, he thought the former’s reasoning made sense.
Austin knew he should not wander around because he might cause even more significant harm, no matter how anxious he was. Now he felt like a virus carrier who could cause unimaginable disasters wherever he went.
“We don’t have to worry about the estate since no one can leave, and my men are standing guard outside. As for your family…” Alexander paused and knitted his brow, “I’ll send someone over to ensure no one can leave or enter the place.
“Rest assured that my men will provide the daily necessities. However, you must tell your family how important it is for them to cooperate.”
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