Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 128

Life was manageable, but it was nowhere near as grand as it was now. They had bought a house in the city and even built a charming little cottage in the town.

Serena smiled, linking her arm with Shirley's as they walked towards the Lewis family's home. In Shirley, she found a warmth akin to a mother's love-something she never felt with Penelope. There were times she doubted if Penelope was truly her mother.

At home, it was just Serena and Shirley. Joy was off at school, and Zachary Lewis, Samuel's father, was out at sea.

"He loved fishing since he was young," Shirley said with a fond smile as she spoke about her husband. "He always says that every fishing trip feels like a brand-new adventure."

As her words faded, Shirley's phone rang. "It's Samuel," she said, her face lighting up.

call, and upon confirming

handed the phone to Serena. "Serena, Dad's

skipped a beat. "Is...

other

since I was little. All my documents list this town as my address. No one knows my real hometown is Moonhaven. So

whispered, "Samuel, please

will," he

noticed and gently patted her shoulder. "Don't worry, Serena. Everything will work