Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 32

Maybe, as the rumors suggested, Aaron was only with her because Cynthia Lynwood was too frail, undergoing treatment abroad, and couldn't be by his side. So, she was just a stand-in.

Serena blinked twice, finally managing to push that bitter thought out of her mind.

"You seem disappointed?" Aaron's deep, magnetic voice broke the silence. "How about giving it a try?"

Serena shot back, "No way!"

Her refusal was firm, and a flicker of complex emotions passed through Aaron's eyes. But he quickly composed himself, pulling up the blanket over Serena. "Get some sleep. I won't touch you."

He'd said the same thing before. Back then, she was naive enough to feel touched. Now, she could only scoff.

As soon as Serena closed her eyes, Aaron's phone rang.

She didn't need to look to know it was Cynthia Lynwood.

Hearing the movement as Aaron got up, Serena let out a cold laugh.

Aaron paused mid-step.

sharp pang in his chest,

hesitation, he took

about not feeling well, Aaron glanced towards

Cynthia, if you're feeling unwell, just call Matthew directly. He's your attending

as paper. It took her a while to

she could no longer contain her anger and hurled her phone against the

you're nothing

to hold her, seeing how agitated she was. "Cynthia, calm down. Your health

so much. I was the one who knew Aaron first, but just because I went abroad for treatment, that

is fragile," Matthew gently patted Cynthia's shoulder, his eyes full of concern. "Serena's stepping back was just a ploy to get Aaron's attention. But rest assured, Aaron's heart is with you. Once you

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

There's no need

and watched Matthew leave, her

was well, everything might

So!