Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 102

Cynthia Lynwood nodded slightly, trying to hold back tears that shimmered in her eyes, making her look even more pitiable.

Frederick felt a pang of sympathy.

"What on earth is going on?" Aaron asked.

"Miss Lynwood has been through an emotional shock, affecting her kidneys. Mr. Vance," the doctor lowered his voice, "this is a critical period for her recovery. She must avoid any further distress."

"I understand," Aaron replied.

After giving his instructions, the doctor left, and silence settled in the room.

After a moment, Aaron finally spoke up, "Has anyone visited today?"

"No," came the reply.

"It has nothing to do with Serena..." Frederick and Cynthia Lynwood both began to speak, then stopped abruptly.

Frederick with a

"Serena

sent me an

Although he didn't see Cynthia as entirely innocent, Serena's actions seemed too harsh. Knowing Cynthia's feelings for Aaron, sending the invitation during her recovery seemed thoughtless. If anything happened to Cynthia,

his fingers to his brow. "Block her

Cynthia fell silent.

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of town, Serena had just lain down

you have some free time?

"What kind of extra

a wedding gift to his wife. A while

our restoration center is swamped. We don't have the

almost laughed. "I have

Aaron, and honestly, she was tired

set up a

hesitated. "But I'm

know. The gentleman's grandson is in Alderburg