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.

at Serena's back, he felt a sharp pang in his chest, a discomfort

hesitation, he took his

after Cynthia once again complained about not feeling well, Aaron glanced towards the second floor. "I understand. I'll call Matthew for

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

phone, her face as pale as paper. It took her a while to force out a response.

her anger and

Serena, you're nothing but a

her, seeing how agitated she

one who knew Aaron first, but just because I went abroad for treatment, that witch Serena

a ploy to get Aaron's

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

no

leave, her eyes instantly turning

she was well,

So!