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?"

like a bulb short-circuiting. She knew Aaron was here because of Evelyn

sisters: 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,

that she would have to donate her kidney to Evelyn. It was her only way to earn 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

on the operating table. Even in her final moments, Evelyn had a shred of decency, clasping Aaron's hand and making him promise to take care of Cynthia. Aaron vowed he would, and he did

deteriorating rapidly, she was

then on, whenever she longed to see Aaron, she feigned illness. Aaron always fell for it, traveling from afar to be by her side. His concern and anxiety made her

wasn't Aaron's girlfriend yet, but she was determined to win his heart, knitting sweaters, scarves, 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