Chapter 53

Suzanne's hand was still on her cheek. As she stared at Austin, her gaze went blank for a moment. But then she quickly shook her head and accepted the fork. "It's nothing." She cleared her throat and quickly shoveled some food into her mouth. The awkwardness she felt was almost too much to bear. She must have looked so silly just now. Austin raised an eyebrow in surprise. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but it seemed like Suzanne's ears were a little red. She hadn't reacted like that when he had held her earlier. Rita, unaware of their interaction, walked over and served them each a bowl of stew. "Mr. Hall, Mrs. Hall, please try this stew. I've been simmering it for six hours. I thought Mrs. Hall looked a bit too thin, so I made it to help her build her strength." Austin nodded in approval. "Well done. You'll get double the salary this month." Suzanne was rendered speechless. Rita immediately smiled gratefully at Austin. "Thank you, Mr. Hall." After that, the tab