Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 98

Since Aaron had woken up, he hadn't left Serena's bedside, not even for a moment.

He never stepped away.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Lynwood, after waking up from her successful surgery, would wail every day about wanting to see Aaron.

Frederick's ears were almost raw from her cries.

If it weren't for Aaron, he would have left long ago.

"If Aaron wants to see you, he will," Frederick interrupted Cynthia's laments. "If he hasn't come, it means he's busy."

Cynthia, with tears in her eyes, looked at Frederick. "Frederick, please, I really want to see Aaron. Can you help me?"

Once, he might have considered helping her.

But...

After witnessing Cynthia refuse to see Matthew one last time, Frederick saw her in a new light.

She claimed it was to avoid further sorrow.

just didn't want to see Matthew, the man who nearly got

that Cynthia wasn't as

you understand plain

finish, Cynthia's despondent face suddenly lit up, her eyes sparkling as she looked towards the

to see Aaron and sighed

Finally, he could escape.

leave this to you. I'm going out for a smoke," Frederick said, patting Aaron's

Cynthia sprang up, delighted. "Aaron, you finally

a curt nod and took a seat by

what's wrong?" Noticing his mood, Cynthia nervously bit

"Did I... do something

you

"Aaron... you're not here to send me away, are

"No."

face broke into

that from now on, you won't need to come to me with anything. I'll arrange for someone to ensure

as though she had been struck by lightning.

family, and I don't want any disruptions.

I'll make sure someone is always there for you. If one person isn't enough,

want you, Aaron,"