Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 97

"I'm exhausted." Serena's voice was icy as she spoke. "Please, leave."

With that, she wrapped her blanket tightly around herself, turning away from Aaron, leaving only her back visible. It was clear she had no desire to continue the conversation.

Aaron rubbed his temples in frustration. He could avoid seeing Cynthia Lynwood from now on, but he couldn't break his promise. He needed to figure out how to ensure Cynthia was taken care of properly.

"Alright, I'm leaving then."

Aaron stepped out of the hospital room, gently closing the door behind him. Once the sound of footsteps faded completely, Serena turned her gaze towards the door.

Just then, there was a knock.

Serena frowned, irritated. "Didn't I say I wanted to sleep?"

The door swung open, and William, seated in a wheelchair, rolled into the room. "For someone who's supposedly ready to sleep, you sound quite energetic. It seems like you've been doing well while Miss Sullivan was missing."

Serena was surprised to see William. "Mr. Grayson, you're still in Alderburg?"

couldn't just leave without meeting

losing contact with Serena, which led him to finally discover she was in

were some unexpected

William said, handing Serena a thermal container from beside

falling on the container in William's hand. "What's

soup. I heard you were hospitalized and thought it might help, though I'm not

She opened

said, her eyes

eagerly tuck into the soup. His

few sips, Serena felt her hunger subside a bit and looked up at William. "Mr. Grayson, thank you for the soup, but about our collaboration... I want

flickered,

"I have other plans."

make sure Cynthia

Instead, he smiled and said,

"Yes."

ever want to work with me again, just