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

took his phone and

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

unwell, just call Matthew

as pale as paper. It took

no longer contain her anger and hurled

Serena, you're nothing

agitated she was. "Cynthia,

like snowflakes. "Matthew, I hate this so much. I was the one who knew Aaron first, but just because I went abroad for treatment, that witch Serena swooped

Cynthia's shoulder, his eyes full of concern. "Serena's stepping back was just a ploy to get Aaron's attention. But

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

no need to harm

her eyes

that once she was well, everything might

So!