Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 93

Matthew stepped into the operating room, trying to reason with Aaron. "Aaron, is this really necessary? Losing a kidney can have serious consequences on your health."

Aaron's gaze was unwavering as he stared at Serena, who lay on the operating table. "Didn't you just say that living with one kidney isn't that big of a deal?"

Matthew opened his mouth but hesitated.

"My mind's made up. There's no need to persuade me," Aaron said calmly, watching as the gurney was pushed in and lying down on it without a hint of hesitation.

Matthew's eyes drifted to Serena, and a flash of determination crossed his face. "Let's begin the operation."

The others hesitated. "Dr. Grayson!"

"Begin!" he commanded.

With no other choice, they closed the door.

Outside the operating room, Victor and Julia were completely baffled.

What on earth was Mr. Vance planning?!

Inside the operating room, Aaron turned his head to look at Serena.

Serena, under anesthesia, showed no signs of struggle, lying there peacefully.

Just like the first time he saw her.

It was an afternoon when she first entered his world, sitting quietly in a corner, a book cradled in her hands.

face, casting her delicate

Back then...

flickered at the corners of Aaron's

calmness was an

the sweetness

years they spent together, she never raised her voice or caused a scene, leading him to believe that no matter

was until the night before

a different person,

thought she was

grew colder towards

now did he

Serena wasn't being unreasonable.

four years of suppressed

day was the straw that

heart twisted painfully

arm pulled him back to the

anesthetist was preparing to administer the

expression hardening under the cold, sterile glow of the surgical lights.

instinctively looking over at

beneath his

anesthetized, he would

But...

a kidney transplant requires opening you up. The pain is unbearable for

"I said, no anesthesia."

together, finally giving a subtle nod to