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.

...

Jenson sat in the

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

the other day, he thought they had grown closer. But she'd been distant ever since, barely responding

wrapped up, and he still hadn't picked a new script. If Suzanne didn't help him soon, he'd be stuck in a

watch and saw that it was 9:30 am. She should've been at work by now. He

his phone and

name on her screen. He never called her first. The other people in the room glanced at her as

a response and stepped out

her voice bright and cheerful. "Why are you calling

he was calling to explain that whole Suzanne situation from the tabloids. She couldn't help but

Jenson's tone was all business. "I need you to set up a meeting with Suzanne. I want to

froze, and her smile dropped. "Wait,