Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Austin's strikingly handsome face came into full view as the car window rolled down.

Suzanne stepped closer, surprise flickering in her eyes. "You didn't leave?"

He got out of the car without a word, opened the trunk, and carefully placed her suitcase inside.

For a moment, she froze. She couldn't remember the last time someone had done something for her without being asked. Her eyes stung as she lowered her gaze and murmured softly, "Thank you."

Austin's sharp eyes fell on her swollen cheek, and his expression darkened instantly. "Who hit you?"

Suzanne's lashes fluttered as she hesitated. She didn't want to talk about it. "It's nothing. I'm fine."

But Austin's demeanor grew colder, the sharp pressure he gave off cutting through the air as he turned and started walking toward the Yates residence.

Startled, Suzanne grabbed his arm. "Austin, no..."

"I'll kill anyone who hurts you!" His voice was icy, his words chilling enough to send a shiver down her spine.

Suzanne clung to his arm, her face full of exhaustion and quiet desperation. "I'm so tired. Let's... Let's just go, okay?"

One side of her face was swollen while the other side was pale.

Austin's gaze softened briefly. After a moment, he relented, saying nothing as he turned back toward the car.

The ride was silent.

An hour later, they arrived at Starview Villa.

As they stepped inside, Suzanne was met with the sight of several people standing in the grand living room. The moment they entered, the staff stepped forward and greeted them respectfully, "Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Hall!"

Suzanne froze, her eyes widening as she instinctively glanced at Austin. He had already made all the arrangements.

Austin looked at her briefly. "You can inform them if you need anything. They won't speak a word outside these walls."

Her lashes fluttered as a wave of emotion washed over her. Quietly, she said, "Thank you."

single nod before taking Suzanne's hand and

reached the bedroom, Austin went to a cabinet, pulled out a first aid kit,

caught

deal with the

someone as aloof and untouchable as Austin

began to ask, "What

soothing balm against her cheek. The cold

Suzanne tried to take the medication from his hands. "I can do it

"Don't move."

tone left no room for argument, and Suzanne instinctively froze,

could feel his breath. Her heart raced uncontrollably. She felt

her flushed cheeks, and his gaze sharpened slightly.

pressed her lips together and forced a faint smile, saying nothing. The look in her eyes was enough for Austin to know he

did he hit you?" His voice

replied softly, "The reason doesn't matter. They've

"Kicked you out?"

locked his cool gaze with hers. "From now on,

him, her lips parting slightly as if to respond, but no words came. She

and said in a cool tone, "As my woman, never let anyone bully you again. If

skipped

onto hers. "You need to remember this-I'm your husband.

What did

too long." Without waiting for her response, Austin stood

time, a knock at the door jolted

simple gray housecoat. Her face was warm and

Hall. I'm Rita,

her. She was a trusted member of the Hall family staff for decades. The fact that she was here meant Austin had arranged everything, even down to the details of the

stepped aside, and

warmly, stepping inside and looking

Hall

slightly, and she coughed

need to be

you need anything, just

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