Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Aaron took a sip of wine from his glass, savoring the rich taste before speaking, "Why are you so sure it isn't because of Serena?"

"Because you should be the happiest now that Serena's gone," Frederick replied. Much like Aaron, he had striking features, but while Aaron's were sharp and imposing, Frederick's were softer and more approachable. His tone was matter- of-fact. "Weren't you always the one who found Serena annoying?"

Aaron frowned. Had he ever really found Serena annoying?

Seeing the confusion in Aaron's eyes, Frederick continued, "Every time we had a gathering and Serena called, you'd impatiently hang up on her."

Aaron remembered, but it wasn't out of impatience.

He simply didn't want Serena to hear the crude jokes and banter at the table.

Frederick, noticing Aaron's troubled expression, patted his shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry. Serena will be back in a few days."

Hadn't it always been that way before?

Serena could never really stay away from Aaron.

said, tilting his head back

taste slid

his tongue

a moment to find his voice. "You're not joking

his head, his expression completely

like he was in

chasing after Aaron,

Unbelievable!

him becoming

several gulps of wine, trying to ground himself back

his chest, reluctant to

that a good thing? Now you and Cynthia Lynwood can finally

almost as if it could crush a fly. "Why does everyone think there's something between me and

two together? Then, because Cynthia went abroad for treatment, Serena took the opportunity to become your girlfriend.

head buzzed

in a romantic relationship with Cynthia Lynwood. Who told

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