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.

meet William at eleven. It was only a little after eight now, so she had

At that moment-

rang. It was an

Serena hesitated before answering.

Dr. Owens, the physician who treated you for your stomach issues during your

I do

test results today, and your condition seems a

"But..."

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 two

glanced at the time. Aaron's stomach problems had become chronic precisely because he didn't take them seriously. The hospital was only a thirty- minute drive

I'll head over

changed direction and headed to the

Half an hour later.

at the doctor's

composure. "Miss Sullivan, please sit down

"Alright."

a nurse, but she placed it aside without drinking. She wasn't in the habit of drinking water outside her