Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 53

Chapter 53

Suzanne's hand was still on her cheek. As she stared at Austin, her gaze went blank for a moment. But then she quickly shook her head and accepted the fork. "It's nothing."

She cleared her throat and quickly shoveled some food into her mouth. The awkwardness

she felt was almost too much to bear. She must have looked so silly just now.

Austin raised an eyebrow in surprise. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but it seemed like

Suzanne's ears were a little red. She hadn't reacted like that when he had held her earlier.

Rita, unaware of their interaction, walked over and served them each a bowl of stew.

"Mr. Hall, Mrs. Hall, please try this stew. I've been simmering it for six hours. I thought Mrs. Hall looked a bit too thin, so I made it to help her build her strength."

Austin nodded in approval. "Well done. You'll get double the salary this month."!

Suzanne was rendered speechless.

gracefully at Austin. "Thank

head lowered, eating and drinding slowly. At that moment, it seemed like her

an hour strolling

meal didn't last long. After

to the backyard for a walk. They heading

bed with her eyes closed, trying to fall asleep.

After

felt the bed dip beside her. She opened her eyes

and sand

stunned before she saw him turn off the

moment of hesitation, she

reached out and pulled her into his

groans reached her eurs. Suzanne froze in ber movernelis. Austin felt as though his entire body

whispered near her ear, "I'm a

sent a transer through Suzanne's heart. But before she could react, he tightened his hold

face flushed. "What.