Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 44

Cynthia Lynwood clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, but she didn't even notice.

"You're not in good health. You should stay out of these things," Aaron said sharply, glaring at Matthew. "And you, as her doctor, should know better than to let just anyone see her."

Matthew's expression shifted, and he bowed his head. "Yes, Mr. Vance."

"Go home." Aaron dismissed him with a cold command.

Matthew glanced at Cynthia Lynwood, whose face was full of defiance, then crouched to help her up. "Cynthia, let's go."

"Wait a minute!" Cynthia's voice cracked as she called out to Aaron, who was already halfway up the stairs.

for so long, but I haven't had the chance to visit Serena. I must have caused

throb. Yet, he knew Serena might not believe his words. But maybe, coming from

she quickly lowered her head to hide the

Cynthia knocked on Serena's bedroom door. But

was no answer.

who's being petty. Just because someone called her a homewrecker,

fault. If I hadn't come back, none of this would have happened."

and didn't hear. Matthew, I'll go in alone. Wait for me

hesitated but relented. After all, Serena was a woman, albeit

"Be careful," he warned.

door open. However, as she stepped inside, her face turned ghostly

bohemian carpets, every detail screamed opulence. And the wall of clothing-it was enough to drive her mad with