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."

face closely, noticing

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

on her, growing warmer.

coffee again but stopped when he remembered her words. He set it back

into a smile. The atmosphere between them

her phone, she walked

on the jewelry counter, she suddenly recalled something and looked at Austin. "About that trending topic

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

he had been away on a business trip, he had been keeping an eye on things

trusted Suzanne. The fact that she openly explained things

Suzanne didn't dwell

out clothes for the night and casually asked, "When are you

long, she had grown used to his presence. Now, coming home to an empty house felt

A small smile played

nodded in understanding.

her. "How are you getting