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

her head like a child caught in wrongdoing. "She... she sent me an e-invite to your wedding. I... I couldn't handle

too harsh. Knowing Cynthia's feelings for Aaron, sending the invitation during her recovery seemed thoughtless. If anything happened to Cynthia, Serena could face serious

pressed his fingers to his brow. "Block

Cynthia fell silent.

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just lain down when her

you have some free time? Interested in earning a

perked up immediately. "What kind of extra

restoring. It's not particularly valuable, but it was a wedding gift to his wife. A while back, their great-grandchild accidentally broke

center is

laughed. "I have plenty of

Aaron, and honestly, she was tired

a meeting

"But I'm still in

in Alderburg