Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 123

The Federation of Faircrest

As soon as Aaron stepped off the plane, he headed straight for Cynthia Lynwood's residence—a charming three-story house.

"Aaron, you're finally here!" Cynthia exclaimed, her voice filled with delight as she rushed toward him like a bird eager to fly.

Aaron held her back gently with one hand on her shoulder. "You said you saw Evelyn. Is it true?"

in Cynthia's eyes vanished instantly, like a bulb short-circuiting. She

Vivian and Evelyn. Seven years ago, Evelyn had suddenly fallen gravely ill and needed a kidney transplant. It was during the compatibility testing that Cynthia Lynwood met Evelyn. Through Evelyn, she had the chance to meet Aaron, and the moment she laid eyes on him, she

the right to exchange a few words with Aaron. Evelyn, seeing her interest in Aaron, promised that once she recovered, she would play matchmaker for them. To Cynthia, the kidney was a means to an end, a transaction. She agreed

of decency, clasping Aaron's hand and making him promise to take care of Cynthia. Aaron vowed he would,

Her remaining kidney failed, and with her health deteriorating rapidly, she was rushed to the ER. The first face she

Aaron always fell for it, traveling from afar to be by her side. His concern and anxiety made her feel as though she were floating in a sea of sweetness, the happiest person

and gloves for him. Every time Aaron visited Cynthia, he wore Serena's handmade gifts, especially a blue scarf-loose, misshapen, and downright ugly. That's how Cynthia knew Serena had made them. Yet Aaron didn't seem to mind. When asked, he'd reply coolly, "A gift from someone who has a