Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 259

Suzanne picked up her phone and was momentarily stunned. Austin?

The last time they had spoken, she had interrupted him in the middle of a meeting. That embarrassing moment was still fresh in her mind.

She awkwardly touched the dip of her nose, took a deep breath, and answered the video call.

The screen revealed his sharp, defined features-deep-set eyes, a strong nose, and thin lips. As her gaze shifted, Austin's deep voice came through. "What are you doing?"

Gone was his usual cold demeanor. His gaze softened as he looked at her.

Suzanne, with her delicate features, looked charming.

Snapping back to reality, she smiled. "Just finished work. Are you done for the day?"

She had just spoken when she saw him lift a cup of coffee and take a sip. She frowned. "Why are you drinking coffee this late?"

Austin paused, then slowly placed the cup back on the table, a slight smile tugging at his lips. "I still have a few contracts to review."

his face closely, noticing the

the phone tightened, the earlier awkwardness dissipating. "Don't stay up too late.

on her, growing warmer.

again but stopped when he remembered her words.

The atmosphere between them felt much more relaxed

phone, she walked

jewelry counter, she suddenly recalled something and looked at Austin. "About that trending topic from a few days ago... Jenson and I just

felt the need to explain. Austin was her husband, and she didn't want any misunderstandings between them. Trust was the foundation of their relationship. Austin's fingers on the table

he had been away on a business trip, he had been

importantly, he trusted Suzanne. The fact that she openly explained

didn't dwell on

turned to pick out clothes for the night and casually asked,

been away for quite some time. Though they hadn't been together for long, she had grown used to his presence. Now,

A small smile played on his lips. "It'll take a while.

nodded in

in his chair, his deep eyes remained fixed on her. "How are