Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 257

Henry looked at Seline and asked, "What's your plan?"

A glint flashed in Seline's eyes as she leaned in and whispered to him.

Moments later, Henry's tense expression eased, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he nodded in approval. "Alright, we'll do it your way."

With the crisis seemingly averted, the tension in the room lightened.

Mandy gazed at Henry with feigned concern. "Honey, your injuries are serious. Let's go to the hospital. Seeing you like this breaks my heart."

Suppressing her resentment, she tried to appear worried.

Henry touched his bruised face and shook his head. "No need. It's just a small injury."

In reality, it hurt like hell.

A trip to the hospital would cost money, and right now, he couldn't afford unnecessary expenses.

Pointing at the jewelry on the table, he ordered, "Sell everything in this house. Bring me all the money. I need it."

about to protest when Mandy

did Henry's expression soften slightly. He gestured toward Seline. "Get the first aid kit

Seline complied and treated his injuries before silently heading

the safe and pulled out her treasured jewelry. As she adorned

she really have to

down her cheeks. She had spent so long collecting these precious

knock at the door

she shoved the jewelry back into the

outside, her expression dark. Glancing cautiously toward the master bedroom to ensure Henry hadn't

lowered her head and whimpered, "Mom, I

treasures were

gently, her voice soothing yet firm. "We won't sell

were still out of reach, making them worthless for now. But these jewelry pieces were tangible wealth. Once sold, retrieving them would be nearly impossible. Mandy knew

hesitated. "But

they explain it to him? Given his mood tonight, it was clear he was

turned icy. "Ignore him for now. Even if we sell, we won't sell everything.

really think she would hand

Dream on!