Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 35

Certainly.

There was a time when Serena would have done anything to have Aaron in her bedroom, to feel his touch.

She went to great lengths to catch his attention.

She wore alluring dresses, perfected her makeup to be mesmerizing, and even adopted a flirtatious way of speaking.

But every single time, Aaron would push her away without a second thought. During those days, Serena's self-confidence was shattered.

She drifted through life in a daze, forcing a smile whenever she was around Aaron.

Sensing something was off, Aaron wanted to say something, but Serena's bitter voice stopped him: "Yes, I was desperate before. But now I've woken up. I don't want to keep making a fool of myself. Is that so wrong?"

When Aaron met her tear-filled eyes, a sharp pang hit his chest: "I didn't mean..."

His brow furrowed suddenly.

His hand pressed against his abdomen.

The stabbing pain in his stomach turned his usually composed face a ghostly white.

His stomach condition was acting up again.

Serena saw it immediately.

by Aaron's side, she knew all

she coldly pushed his hand away and

up at the closed door, feeling something within him

...

was taken to

Frederick looked at Aaron's pale

acted up, it was

eyelashes fluttered twice:

up: "What

Did he hear wrong?

in tears whenever Aaron was ill

opened his eyes, which were usually deep and contemplative but now

She loved you so much. Whenever your stomach acted up, she was always there, cooking for you, preparing your medicine.

Aaron said nothing.

lips but

a

the hospital with

included a picture

Serena's heart

Three hours later.

began

no response from Serena, guessed

He sent another message.

with a