Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 71

At this point, Aaron was still naively convinced that they could reconcile.

So...

Even if she reported him, he wouldn't think it was unreasonable?

"Really?" Serena's lips curled into a sharp, mocking smile.

Aaron frowned. He disliked Serena's smile, it felt like a hedgehog's quills pricking him.

"Yes."

"Okay." Serena lowered her head, but beneath the covers, her hands clasped tightly.

She had to keep Aaron calm, lull him into a false sense of security, so she could find a chance to escape.

Seeing her obediently lower her eyes, Aaron felt much better, as if she'd sheathed her quills.

He picked up the soup, taking a spoonful and bringing it to Serena's lips. "The temperature is just right, give it a try."

In the past, when Serena was sick and miserable, she had fantasized about Aaron being by her side, taking care of her.

had never been

come true, yet what was once a beautiful dream had turned into

it myself." Serena sat up

insisted, "You're not feeling well, let

is a virtue," before lowering her

right, but it wasn't as good as the soup she

Her recipe was meticulous.

the Frostpeak Mountains, only that mountain spring water could capture the true

few more

"I'm full."

her.

Aaron tuck the blanket

bedroom door clicked shut, the smile vanished from her face, replaced by a

up her phone from the table, Serena dialed Samuel's number. "Samuel, can

At the hospital.

Lynwood's blood was pumping with excitement

asked, "Matthew, how likely is it that your plan will

bound to work. But to ensure

as she looked at Matthew,