Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 247

Suzanne pointed to a small stool in front of her and said, "Sit here. Take off your shirt."

If it were any other patient, she would have preferred to conduct the examination in a private room out of respect for their privacy. But did Todd deserve that? Clearly not.

Todd glanced at the people in the room, feeling a bit uneasy, but he didn't dare go against Suzanne's instructions. Without hesitation, he took off his shirt. His exposed skin was covered in red blotches-an unnatural sight.

Shane instinctively leaned back in his seat, slightly recoiling.

What a creepy sight!

Todd looked at Suzanne, hesitating as he started to speak. "Dr. Smith, you—"

"Don't talk," she cut him off.

Without another word, Suzanne pulled out her silver needles and swiftly inserted one into Todd's back, her movements noticeably faster than usual.

she was trying to avoid touching Todd as much

The less contact with someone this

his face twisting in pain. His scream was so loud it could

as he turned to Suzanne in alarm. "Dr. Smith,

as she responded coolly. "This is normal. If you want him to be fully

took this case

Seeing him in

straightened his back. "Dad, I can

now-Suzanne was doing this on purpose. Her hands moved even faster, and with every needle that pierced his skin, Todd felt waves of searing pain radiating through his meridians. It was as if invisible claws were gripping his nerves, tearing them apart. The pain was unbearable! Todd clutched the edge of the table, his body trembling uncontrollably as cold

can't take it anymore! I don't

rushed forward to hold him down. "Todd, just hold on a

afford to

face had gone deathly pale. He wanted to pass out, but the relentless

needle straight into