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."

the staff with a single nod

pulled out a first aid

caught

deal with

stunned. She never would have imagined someone as aloof and untouchable

ask, "What happened back

fingers pressed the soothing balm against her cheek. The cold touch

from his

"Don't move."

argument, and Suzanne instinctively

were so close she could feel his breath. Her heart raced uncontrollably. She felt so nervous because of

flushed cheeks, and his

forced a faint smile, saying nothing. The look in her eyes was

did he hit you?" His voice was

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

"Kicked you out?"

lifted her chin and locked his cool gaze with hers. "From now

stared at him, her lips parting slightly as if to respond, but

kit, and said in a cool tone, "As my woman, never let

skipped

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

did

too long." Without waiting

stunned. After some time, a knock at the door jolted

40s, dressed in a simple gray housecoat. Her face was warm and kind

Mrs. Hall. I'm Rita,

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

aside, and

Sandoval chuckled warmly, stepping inside and looking Suzanne

"Mr. Hall certainly has

flushed slightly, and

"No need to be shy. Mr. Hall

me. If you need anything, just let

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