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?"

vanished instantly, like a bulb short-circuiting.

was during the compatibility testing that Cynthia Lynwood met Evelyn. Through Evelyn, she had the chance to

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 a means to an end, a transaction. She agreed to donate, and

hand and making him promise to take care of Cynthia. Aaron vowed he would, and he did though only materially.

years ago, it seemed the heavens had heard her. Her remaining kidney failed, and with her health deteriorating rapidly, she was rushed to the ER. The first face she saw upon waking was Aaron's, etched with worry. At that moment, she felt a surge

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 feel as though she were floating in a sea of sweetness,

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