Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 52

Chapter 52

Suzanne pressed her lips together. It seemed that Austin already knew about what had happened to her today. She slowly pulled away from his embrace Austin's gaze softened as he watched the beautiful wom Suzanne's calm voice broke the silence. "Don't worry. I'm not that weak. I've just come to terms with things after what happened today."

In the past, she had longed for Henry's care and affection-but not anymore.

Austin's eyes lingered on Suzanne as he thought of the details that Gabriel had shared with him. Her strength was truly heartbreaking, Anyone else would have crumbled, but Suzanne had endured it all.

His voice softened without him realizing it. Looking at her, he gently reassured her. "This will always be your home.

At that moment, Suzanne's eyes suddenly grew warm, and her nose ringled with emotion.

The blood ties she once cherished felt less significant than her unexpected bond with a man she had randomly married.

Unable to hold

back any longer, Suzanne moved forward and embraced Austin. She whispered, "Thank you."

she felt Austin's body stiffen.

looked up at him

and only

it. After my mom passed, I'w never felt cared for again. For years, I was just a

coldness in Austin's

and continued, "Especially at a time like this. Your presence

you for being here.

grew more complicated. His gaze

say anything in return. Instead, he simply held her and gently caressed her back repeatedly. Suzanne's heavy emotions began to

In her most difficult and desperate time, Austin appeared

Even

bond wasn't built on love, she would never forget this friendship for the rest

while, Suzanne regained her composure and slowly pulled

no tears in her eyes. She was just too strong. “Uh..” Suzanne awkwardly coughed. "I-I'll

first." Austin quickly grabbed her arm,

her mouth, about to protest that she wasn't hungry, but the domineering look in his eyes made her pause. After a brief moment of

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