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.

at Austin. "Thank you, Mr.

lowered, eating and drinding slowly. At that moment, it seemed like her earlier feelings of melancholy

an hour

meal didn't last

Suzanne out to the backyard for

in bed with her eyes closed, trying to fall asleep. Perhaps because she knew Austin was still in the bathroom,

After

her. She opened her eyes and saw

her and sand

before she saw him turn

complex. After a moment of hesitation, she reached out and wrapped

close, he reached out and pulled her into his

Suzanne breeze. After a brief moment, she shifted uncomfortably. Suddenly, the sound of his suppressed groans reached her 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 woman

whispered near her ear, "I'm a normal

through Suzanne's heart. But before

flushed. "What.