Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 72

"Aaron, do you... do you find me a burden?" Cynthia Lynwood's eyes brimmed with tears, threatening to spill over, making her appear all the more pitiable and deserving of sympathy.

Aaron remained unmoved. "No, it's just that the Federation of Faircrest..."

"Aaron, you don't need to explain. I know. Lately, because I've returned home, you've been having issues with Serena. I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Once my kidney transplant is done, I'll return to the Federation of Faircrest as quickly as possible. I won't linger here and be an eyesore."

Cynthia's understanding demeanor only made Aaron's heart heavier. No matter how you looked at it, Cynthia's current state was because of...

He shook off his thoughts. "Just focus on getting better. Don't overthink things." Cynthia nodded obediently.

Once Aaron left, her gaze turned steely and determined. "Matthew, it's all up to you now. You must execute your plan immediately!"

Matthew, well-accustomed to Cynthia's mercurial moods, nodded. "Alright, I'll go set things in motion now."

figure, a satisfied smirk playing on her lips. As long as Matthew's plan succeeded, Serena would be out

have to leave Alderburg. Instead, she could

At Rosewood Gardens.

"Ah-choo!"

with a big sneeze. Who was talking about

gazing at her reflection

the good night's sleep or the absence of worries, but her skin was luminous and clear, untouched by makeup, yet more vibrant than

felt like a

her

the celebration party, and then

to her work at the rehabilitation

loud knocking echoed from

acting all high