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.

that she was trying to avoid touching Todd as much as

contact with someone

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

turned to Suzanne in alarm. "Dr.

is normal. If you want him to be fully cured, he'll

she took this case

Todd. Seeing him in such agony, how could any father bear

his

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

I can't take it anymore! I don't want the treatment!" he

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

afford to lose their

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

without hesitation, Suzanne drove a needle straight