Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Serena's eyes, though smiling, held a weary look, like leaves touched by frost.

But it was only for a fleeting moment.

So quick that Serena almost dismissed it as her imagination.

"Well, I'm off," Serena said, turning to head upstairs.

Watching her leave, William finally pulled out his phone.

A message from his assistant, sent just a minute ago, lit up the screen.

— [Aaron is off the plane, and he's had a flare-up with his stomach condition. He's been admitted to the hospital.]

Tonight had been a wasted effort.

He had hoped Aaron would witness a moment of affection between him and Serena. It would have been quite entertaining.

Not that William held any grudge against Aaron.

But after spending so much time with him, William found Aaron intimidatingly formidable.

Whether it was intelligence, resilience, or financial acumen Aaron was top-notch.

His only flaw was a lack of emotional intelligence.

whether Aaron was as indifferent to Serena as the rumors suggested or if he was simply unaware of his true

the morning, Serena

up, his eyes filled with cold anguish as

my stomach...

darkness, Serena touched her

ache, but she

craved spicy

in Northspire

confirming the location, she eagerly headed

diet just because Aaron thought she was

as she reached the bottom of the stairs, she froze at the sight

despite his sickly pale face, his eyes

Just like she remembered.

The way she disliked.

past him without a

by, Aaron seized

even a slight squeeze left distinct red

frowned, whispering

Aaron's pupils contracted.

always

her

me for so long," Aaron accused, snapping back to

would unblock him within

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