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.

the distinct impression that she was trying

that was understandable. The less contact with

second, Todd's body convulsed, his face twisting in pain. His

he turned to Suzanne in alarm.

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

they think she took this case to make

worriedly at Todd. Seeing him in such

Todd clenched his teeth and straightened his back. "Dad, I

couch, rubbed his lips, his eyes barely concealing his amusement. Oh, there was no doubt 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

anymore! I don't want the treatment!" he

get up, he nearly toppled over. Frankie, panic-stricken, rushed forward to hold him down. "Todd, just hold on a

afford to lose

wanted to pass out, but the relentless pain refused to grant

needle straight into