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.

a little after eight now,

At that moment-

rang. It was an unfamiliar

Serena hesitated before answering.

you for your stomach issues during your last hospital visit. Do you remember

I

today, and your condition seems a

"But..."

doctor's tone turned serious. "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

had become chronic precisely because he didn't take them seriously. The hospital was only a thirty- minute

I'll head

Serena changed direction and headed to the

Half an hour later.

at the doctor's office

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

"Alright."

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