Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 85

"I never announced that Serena is the CEO's wife."

Frederick froze, bewildered. "?"

Aaron took a sip of his drink, and in fragmented sentences, recounted the events of the evening to Frederick.

Frederick listened, his mind in disarray. He was torn between chastising Aaron for once again leaving the celebration for Cynthia Lynwood and asking about Serena and William's situation.

"...So," Frederick pressed his aching temples, "what do you plan to do next?"

In Frederick's opinion, given how things had escalated, it was better to let Serena go. Otherwise, their relationship might become even more strained.

Aaron downed his drink silently. His deep eyes were fixed on the bar, and his long fingers clenched the glass so tightly that it shattered, yet he remained oblivious.

...

The next morning.

Serena got up and, not seeing Aaron downstairs, felt relieved as she headed to the dining room for breakfast. After eating, she didn't rush upstairs as usual. Instead, she sat on the couch and turned on the TV.

only a little after eight now, so she had over two hours to

At that moment-

phone rang. It was an

Serena hesitated before answering.

this Miss Sullivan? I'm Dr. Owens, the physician who treated you for your stomach issues during your last hospital visit.

I

the thing. I happened to come across your test results today, and your condition seems a bit complicated. Could

"But..."

"Miss Sullivan, stomach issues can be minor or severe. In severe cases, they might develop into cancer. I suggest you come over quickly. I'm going out of town tomorrow for at least

chronic precisely because he didn't take them seriously. The hospital was only a thirty- minute drive away. She had plenty of

I'll head

up, Serena changed direction

Half an hour later.

arrived at the doctor's office on

a momentary flicker of unease in his expression, but he quickly regained composure. "Miss Sullivan, please sit down and have a glass of water while I

"Alright."

she placed it aside without