Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 69

Serena spent a night at the hospital before finally returning to Rosewood Gardens.

As soon as she stepped inside, she almost bumped into Aaron, who was coming down the stairs.

His eyes were filled with concern, but upon seeing Serena, he froze for a moment before speaking in a cold tone, "Where have you been?"

The accusatory note in his voice made Serena frown with annoyance.

"I'm not obligated to tell you my whereabouts," she replied, turning to head upstairs.

Annoyed, Aaron grabbed her arm. "Serena, I'm your boyfriend. Isn't it normal to let me know where you are?"

Hearing this, Serena laughed, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"So, Mr. Vance, you do know that couples are supposed to share their schedules? Funny, you never thought to share yours with me."

For the past four years, Serena only learned about Aaron's whereabouts through Cynthia Lynwood, including every time he went to Faircrest to see her.

People usually reported to him.

in advance. Anyone could find out

and found Serena gone, he thought

we've broken up. You're not my boyfriend, and I don't need

without a

ready to follow when

Miss Sullivan... she just came back

whipped around, his icy

"What did you say?"

Aaron's intense stare but bravely explained Serena's hospital stay. She did this of her own accord, not at Cynthia

eyes darkened. "Why wasn't I informed of something this

Serena caught a cold. Coincidentally, Cynthia Lynwood needed surgery that day, so he left

Serena never seemed to fall ill-at least not

felt a chill run down his spine as he remembered Serena by his bedside, nursing him through his bouts of stomach pain. The stark contrast stung his eyes. After a moment, he asked

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