Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 95

Serena found herself wrapped in a dream so vivid it felt like a journey through time. She was eighteen again, sitting in a classroom filled with youthful anticipation. The teacher asked each student about their college aspirations.

Everyone aimed for universities in Northspire, the capital of the Republic of Valeria, where the best institutions awaited. But Serena dreamt of a different path and chose a southern city, much to her classmates' bewilderment. They thought she was out of her mind. Yet, none of them knew that this decision marked the happiest days of her life. The mere thought of escaping the clutches of Penelope and Bella filled her with hope.

In time, her wish came true, and she found herself in Alderburg. However, what started as a fresh beginning slowly turned into a desperate escape. Her life had taken a tragic turn when she lost her father, leaving her feeling like a wanderer without a home.

"Miss Sullivan... Miss Sullivan..." A voice softly nudged her back to reality. Serena blinked her eyes open, surprised to find Olivia by her side.

"Where's Aaron?" she murmured.

Olivia hesitated. "Mr. Vance, he... well..."

touched her abdomen, relieved to find it smooth and unscarred. "My kidney...

Miss Lynwood, so he donated

Serena couldn't bring herself to smile. Her gaze drifted to the sunlight streaming through

unconscious the whole time, and Mr. Vance was too... but it's all over now. Please, have some

and asked, "You

grueling two-day battle for his life after a stab to

hungry? Let me get you something

a few favorite dishes and let Olivia leave. Once alone, Serena attempted to get out of bed. Her body, weakened from days without food,

of strong hands steadied her as

breath. Her eyes met Aaron's, and her expression turned cold. She