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.

silent. Suzanne kept her head lowered, eating and drinding slowly. At that moment, it seemed like her earlier

over an

didn't last long. After

Suzanne out to the backyard for a walk. They heading back to the

dimly lit. After bathing, Suzanne lay in bed with her eyes closed, trying to fall asleep. Perhaps

After

felt the bed dip beside her. She opened her eyes and saw that

at her and sand

stunned before she

expression was complex. After a moment of hesitation, she reached out and wrapped her arms

her move close, he reached out and pulled

eurs. Suzanne froze in ber movernelis. Austin felt as though his entire body was submerged in scalding water. The sensation was almost unbearable, yet the

her ear,

heart. But before she could

face flushed.