Chapter 150
Chapter 150:
In the quiet, the faint rustle of papers and the occasional baritone murmur of Austin handling business calls wove through the room. Even in that clipped, decisive tone, his voice carried a steadiness that soothed her.
Time slipped away unnoticed. At last, drowsiness overtook her, and she drifted into sleep.
When Brinley woke again, the sky beyond the window had deepened into full night.
Only the bedside lamp glowed softly, casting a warm halo over Austin, who had dozed off in a chair beside her.
It looked as though he’d been afraid of disturbing her, never daring to climb into the bed. His posture was still stiff, brow faintly furrowed, as if some restless thought refused to let him go.
The dark circles under his eyes made Brinley’s chest tighten.
She knew how heavy his days had been—juggling company affairs while still worrying over her.
Quietly, she shifted, intending to drape something over his shoulders. But the moment her hand reached toward him, his lashes fluttered, and he stirred.
“You’re awake.” His voice was gravelly with sleep as he rubbed his eyes. “Do you want some water p>
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Brinley gave a small shake of her head. “You should lie down on the sofa. You’ll hurt your back sitting like this p>
“I’m fine. I’m not sleepy anymore.” Austin rose and poured her a glass of warm water, his hands steady. “What about you? Are you hungry at all p>
Brinley’s stomach did give a small protest, so she nodded.
Austin didn’t waste time and called for the nurse.
A few minutes later, the nurse wheeled in a cart with a steaming bowl of porridge and a few light side dishes. The warm, simple aroma filled the quiet room.
Austin took the bowl himself and fed Brinley, spoon by spoon. Watching her eat with a clear appetite, a trace of relief softened his expression. Afterward, he tidied the dishes and said, “Miguel just sent word. The Palmer family’s been stirred up—Kashton called Colin back and scolded him p>
“That’s all?” Brinley blinked, surprised by how light the punishment sounded.
Austin let out a quiet laugh. “That’s only the opening move. Kashton values financial gain above all else. What Milly has done doesn’t just bring shame to Colin and the Palmers—it also jeopardizes their land bid in the eastern district. He won’t simply brush this off p>
He paused before continuing, “By the way, I had Miguel dig into that project Milly helped Colin secure. It looks like the entire deal is riddled with irregularities. I’ve already had the evidence delivered anonymously to the authorities. It’s only a matter of time before they’re dragged under p>
Only then did Brinley understand—Austin had orchestrated everything from the very beginning. He moved quietly, but each strike was sharper than the last, leaving Milly with nowhere to turn.
“…You.” Brinley stared at him, struggling to form a response. She had never imagined he would go to such lengths for her.
As if sensing her thoughts, Austin crossed to her bedside, sat down, and gently wrapped his fingers around her uninjured hand. “Don’t let it weigh on you. People like that don’t deserve mercy. And besides—this isn’t just for you. It’s for me p>
“For you?” Brinley blinked, confused.
“Yeah.” He nodded, firm and unshakable, his gaze unwavering. “You are my wife. I won’t let anyone lay a finger on you p>