Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 38

After Serena spoke, she pushed Maggie aside.

Maggie's face flushed bright red, her eyes blinking nervously. "We're talking about your issues right now. Don't drag others into this."

"The root of the problem lies with Aaron. Why shouldn't I bring him up? Or is your sense of justice only aimed at women?"

Maggie's face turned the color of a ripe tomato, stammering, unable to find words. The others remained silent, afraid of being labeled as misogynistic. But inwardly, they couldn't help but marvel.

Serena had always been fiercely protective of Aaron. Once, when someone badmouthed him behind his back, Serena nearly tore them apart. But today, she was turning against Aaron-it was truly astonishing.

At the hospital.

want the surgery! I don't want to die!"

"Cynthia, listen to the doctors.

clutched Aaron's hand tightly. "Aaron, I'm really terrified.

still at the restaurant, his voice growing hoarse,

glint of triumph flashed in Cynthia Lynwood's eyes. "Aaron, you're

gently freed his hand from Cynthia's grip and said to Matthew, "Take

to wheel Cynthia into the operating room. Before entering, Matthew

silent, his gaze darkening. Matthew didn't notice, and

No need to pretend anymore," Matthew said affectionately

motioned for her

covered her mouth, her laughter muffled. "Matthew, thanks for playing

after this. Otherwise, Aaron