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.

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

a moment's hesitation, he took his

after Cynthia once again complained about not feeling well, Aaron glanced towards the second

you're feeling unwell, just call

pale as paper. It took her a while to force

hanging up, she could no longer contain her anger and

Serena, you're nothing but

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

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

health 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

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

no need to

leave, her eyes

once she was well,

So!