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.

four years by Aaron's side, she knew all too well how he looked when he

hand

closed door, feeling something

...

was taken to

looked at Aaron's pale face and couldn't help

acted up, it was always Serena who took

twice: "She watched

up: "What

Did he hear wrong?

tears whenever Aaron was ill actually stood by,

were usually deep and contemplative but now cold as

so much. Whenever your stomach acted up, she was always there, cooking for you, preparing your medicine. Her nourishing soups were praised even by the doctor

Aaron said nothing.

but couldn't keep his

sent a message

the hospital with his stomach

included a picture

refused to believe Serena's heart

Three hours later.

began

from Serena,

He sent another message.

a large red