Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

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.

to marry William," Aaron said,

bitter taste slid down

bit his tongue in

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

turned his head,

was in some sort of

chasing after Aaron, actually going back to Northspire to get married

Unbelievable!

as him becoming the wealthiest man in Alderburg,

took several gulps of wine, trying to ground himself back in reality. "So, you

a tightness in his chest, reluctant

good thing? Now you and Cynthia Lynwood can

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

treatment, Serena took the opportunity to become your girlfriend. Now that your real girlfriend is back, Serena is

head buzzed

relationship with Cynthia Lynwood. Who told