Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 128

Chapter 129

"Aaron," Serena gasped, clutching the blanket tightly as she sat up in bed, fear etched on her face. "How did you find me here?"

The man remained silent, his expression dark and brooding as he stepped closer.

As he advanced, Serena's teeth chattered with anxiety. "What do you want? We have nothing to do with each other anymore."

He still said nothing, reaching out to grip Serena's wrist tightly.

Serena screamed, but then she heard a gentle, concerned voice beside her.

"Serena, what's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

Serena blinked groggily, realizing it was Shirley. For a brief moment, she was disoriented, but soon understood it had all been a bad dream.

She glanced nervously at the door, relieved to see no sign of Aaron. Finally, she turned her attention to Shirley.

now, Shirley," she assured her

glanced at the window, where lightning flashed across the sky. "The thunder must have startled you. Don't worry, I'll stay

gratitude wash over her, and with Shirley there,

she woke up feeling refreshed, as if the nightmare had never happened. Yet, a lingering sense of unease remained, an inexplicable premonition

Finally, Friday arrived.

is coming back tonight," Shirley announced as she entered the kitchen, grabbing a shopping basket. "I'll head to town to get some groceries.

"Alright."

nothing to do, so she immersed herself in her research. She wondered

in her studies that she didn't even notice when the

saw Serena in the living room, unable to shield the person behind her in

behind Joy was Rock, whose eyes lit up with surprise and delight

"You two know each

to run

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