Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 17

Chapter 17

Richard was at a loss for words. He'd been busy with work at the company and hadn't been at the villa to oversee things, only to return and find a disaster waiting for him.

He turned to Leslie and asked sharply, "What exactly did you do today while you were home?"

Leslie's face turned pale, panic flashing in her eyes. "I-

I just wanted Alan to recover faster, so I added some medicine to his food.."

She looked up at Richard, clutching his sleeve with trembling hands as she rushed to explain, "I didn't know things would turn out like this!"

If she had known this would worsen Alan's condition, she would never have done it.

Richard felt his blood boil. He raised his hand to slap her but paused and clenched his fist tightly instead. He dropped his hand and scoffed angrily, "You...

cursed her for ruining everything. If Suzanne wasn't there, he might've

to Richard's arm and cried our

glare but didn't answer.

not speak again. She stood nervously to the side, her heart pounding

for them. Her full attention was on

reddened

tissue from the bedside table to

veins across his body began to subside. An hour later,

completely, leaving him in a deep sleep by the time the treatment ended. Alan, who had already been

looked even more haggard now. His sunken eyes and pale face made

to Joe and

relief. He quickly moved

slightly from his previous struggles.

immediately stepped forward, his face filled with