Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

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.

was as indifferent to Serena as the rumors suggested

the morning, Serena awoke from

dream, Aaron's tall frame was curled up, his eyes filled with cold anguish as he

my stomach...

the darkness, Serena touched

didn't ache, but she was

craved spicy

place in Northspire that made

the navigation and confirming the location, she

to diet just because Aaron thought she was gaining

of the stairs, she froze at the

stomach, and despite his sickly pale face, his eyes

Just like she remembered.

The way she disliked.

him without

she brushed by, Aaron

a slight squeeze left distinct red marks on

frowned, whispering sharply, "Let

Aaron's pupils contracted.

true to her name, always spoke

side of her that Aaron had

so long," Aaron accused, snapping back

would unblock him within