Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 248

Todd straightened his back, his eyes widening in disbelief as he looked at Frankie. "Really?"

He didn't dare lower his head to check as his neck was covered in silver needles. Even the slightest movement would send pain shooting through his meridians. Frankie, visibly excited, nodded quickly. "Yes, really! The color has faded a lot."

Turning to Suzanne, his eyes glistened with gratitude. "Dr. Smith, you're truly a miracle doctor! This is incredible!"

He had harbored some doubts. After all, she was so young. But now, it was clear that the rumors of Jane's skill were not unfounded.

Suzanne didn't acknowledge his praise. She simply stood up, walked to the bathroom to wash her hands, and took an extra moment to disinfect them before returning to her seat beside Shane.

"That's it for today's treatment. But don't touch the needles. I'll remove them when it's time."

Todd's joy immediately turned into distress. "Wait, I have to stay like this?"

Wasn't this just like being comatose? At least someone in a comatose didn't feel pain, but with these needles, even the slightest touch would send him spiraling in agony.

A thought struck him, and he looked at Suzanne, asking hesitantly, "Then, how am I supposed to sleep tonight?"

in a calm, indifferent tone,

hold it in and burst into

was revenge-plain and

him a cold look. "What? You find my medical

least try to keep a straight face? If these two caught on that she was doing this on purpose, they might not be so

shook his head obediently. "No,

been skeptical, but seeing Shane's fear

knew Shane had never gone easy on anyone. The only person who could make him back

thought of not being able to sleep lying down that night made Todd's face turn pale. At that moment,

over Frankie and Todd, her tone casual but probing.

Shane's interest piqued instantly.

anyone, but

Todd's expressions darkened with rage. They had nowhere to

guard by the question and were unguarded in front of Jane. Without thinking,

Shane listened, the

this matter was solely the Lloyds' doing, but now, he realized Henry had played a role as well. He turned to Suzanne, his gaze