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.

had the distinct impression that she was trying

contact

in pain. His scream was

as he turned to Suzanne

normal. If you want him

she took this case to make

Seeing him in such agony,

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

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

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

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

couldn't afford to

to pass out, but the relentless pain refused to grant

drove a needle straight into the