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, a discomfort he

he took his phone and went

about not feeling well, Aaron glanced towards the

feeling unwell, just call Matthew directly. He's your attending

paper. It took

she could no longer contain her anger and hurled her

Serena, you're nothing

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

so much. I was the one who knew Aaron first, but

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 find a suitable kidney donor

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

There's no need to harm

nodded and watched Matthew leave, her eyes

feared that once she was

So!