Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 55

"I'll be out for a bit! Be right back."

Aaron left Rosewood Gardens with his phone in hand, while Serena continued her meal, head lowered, as if nothing had transpired. Yet, when she reached for a napkin, her hand trembled slightly.

After finishing her meal, Serena retreated to her room. Despite not intending to pursue Aaron anymore, the sting of watching him run back to Cynthia Lynwood over and over, after seven years of love, was unavoidable.

She submerged herself in the bathtub, letting the warm water soothe her, drifting away from reality.

When she emerged from her bath, it was already eleven o'clock at night. The house was silent. Aaron hadn't returned, as expected.

Serena changed into her pajamas and lay down, scrolling through her phone as part of her nightly routine before sleep. But then-

She saw a message from Cynthia Lynwood.

"Serena, don't get too comfortable. Even though Aaron made the Mitchell family go bankrupt for your sake, I'm still more important to him than you are."

countless messages from Cynthia in the past, never feeling compelled

your friend? She went bankrupt,

Serena's sudden reply, taking a moment before sending another

own stupidity.

wondered what expression Maggie would have

switch to another app, Cynthia's message

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tie, right? I bought it for Aaron! Serena, isn't it clear by now? Aaron loves me. If you have any dignity, you should

it was Cynthia who gifted the

nothing more than to leave Aaron. If you can convince him to let me

even believe what you're saying?" Serena:

followed up with

isn't Bella

The next second, another image popped up—a screenshot of Bella's social media post. Bella was grinning widely, holding a gleaming