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."

protest when Mandy grabbed her arm, stopping her. Mandy quickly answered,

soften slightly. He gestured toward Seline. "Get the first aid kit

complied and treated his injuries before silently heading

the safe and pulled out her treasured jewelry. As she adorned herself with the pieces, she felt a

really have

streamed down her cheeks. She had spent

sudden knock at the

into the safe,

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

as she lowered her head and whimpered, "Mom,

treasures were her

Seline's arm gently, her voice soothing yet firm. "We

But these jewelry pieces were tangible wealth. Once sold, retrieving them would be nearly impossible. Mandy knew

hesitated. "But what about

to him? Given his mood tonight, it was clear

sell, we won't sell everything. He has no idea how many jewelry pieces I've collected

really think she

Dream on!