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.

knew all

pushed his hand away and

up at the closed door, feeling something within him crumble bit by

...

was taken to the hospital by

Frederick looked at Aaron's pale face and couldn't help but ask, "Couldn't

it was

twice: "She watched

jumped up: "What did

Did he hear wrong?

in tears whenever Aaron was ill actually

eyes, which were usually deep and contemplative but now

stomach acted up, she was always there, cooking for you, preparing your medicine. Her nourishing soups were

Aaron said nothing.

his lips but couldn't keep his

sent a message to

the hospital

included a picture

to believe Serena's heart had turned to

Three hours later.

began to

no response from Serena, guessed

He sent another message.

greeted with a large