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.

felt a sharp pang in his chest,

hesitation, he took his phone and

complained about not feeling well, Aaron glanced

just call

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

hanging up, she could no longer contain her anger and hurled her phone

you're nothing

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

Matthew's shoulder, tears falling like snowflakes. "Matthew, I hate this so much. I was the one who knew Aaron first, but just because I went abroad for treatment,

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 find a

Cynthia's sobs gradually subsided.

"Thank you, Matthew."

some rest. There's no need

Matthew leave, her eyes instantly

once she was well, everything

So!