Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 236

Cheryl got up slowly, making sure not to wake Marley as she gently pulled the blanket over him. She tiptoed out of the room, careful not to make a sound.

The moment she stepped out, Marley's eyes fluttered open. His gaze was icy and unreadable, like a dark, bottomless pit.

Outside the room, Cheryl picked up the clothes scattered on the floor and quickly got dressed. Her body ached, but she ignored the discomfort as she knelt down to gather the cash that was still lying around.

She counted it carefully, and a small smile finally broke through her tired expression. The corner of her mouth stung from a cut, making her wince, but she didn't care.

She had enough money now.

Without wasting another second, Cheryl grabbed the cash and rushed straight to the hospital.

...

Corporation, Jenson sat in the back of his SUV while dressed in a

building's entrance as he waited for Suzanne to show up. His fingers tapped

had grown closer. But she'd been distant

new script. If Suzanne didn't help him soon, he'd be stuck in

saw that it was 9:30 am. She should've been at work by now. He couldn't

out his

Jenson's name on her screen. He never called her first. The other people in the room glanced at her as her phone buzzed, but she quickly stood up and apologized

stepped

she said, her voice bright and cheerful. "Why are you

calling to explain that whole Suzanne situation from the

to set up a meeting with Suzanne. I want to

her smile dropped. "Wait,