Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 286

Suzanne took the gift bag from Yasmine and smiled sincerely. "Thank you."

Yasmine chuckled. "Save my gift for when you're home."

Suzanne's hand paused for a moment before her lips curled into a light smile. With a nod, she uttered, "Alright."

Her gaze lingered on the bag, her curiosity stirring. She wondered what could be inside. Just then, Emma clambered into Yasmine's lap, her little lips pursed in a pout.

"Mommy, I want a gift too."

Yasmine playfully pinched her nose and pointed at the Barbie dolls already unwrapped on the floor.

"Weren't the gifts from Aunt Suzanne enough?" she asked.

Emma giggled, snuggling into Yasmine's arms with a spoiled little whine. "The more gifts, the better!"

Her bell-like laughter was so infectious that everyone in the room found themselves smiling.

Slipping out of Yasmine's embrace, little Emma ran over to Austin and tugged at his sleeve.

"Uncle Austin, where's my gift?" She held out her tiny hands expectantly, waiting for her present.

Emma and nodded. "I'll have Gabriel send over a full set of classic literature. Just make sure to write a thousand-word

to Suzanne, pressed herself against her side, and mumbled, "Uncle Austin, you're

a round of chuckles

go back to building my Barbie dream

busied herself again, Yasmine turned

legs have been feeling a little

it wasn't anything alarming, months of bed rest had left Yasmine with a lingering unease. With Suzanne right here today, there was no reason to hesitate. Suzanne

from her seat and

Suzanne placed two fingers on her

t Aaron heard Yasmine

The moment

but his eyes stayed locked on her, filled with concern. He couldn't afford for anything to go wrong again. Ble refused to go through the

soon as Suzanne withdrew her hand, Aaron spoke up, his

gaze with a reassuring smile. "She's

"Have you been overworking yourself lately?

fact, Yasmine's condition had improved significantly compared

of relief before turning to Yasmine. "You should take it easy

think about what would happen if anything went wrong

his in a silent gesture

to manage, and Aaron was already swamped with work. With her responsibilities on him, she couldn't bear to