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.

Shirley," she assured her

across the sky. "The thunder must have startled you. Don't worry, I'll stay with you. Try to

her, and with Shirley

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

Finally, Friday arrived.

kitchen, grabbing a shopping basket. "I'll head to town to get some groceries. You stay here

"Alright."

Serena found herself with nothing to do, so she immersed herself in her research. She wondered when

was so engrossed in her studies that she didn't even notice when the front

Joy's expression changed as she saw Serena in the living room, unable to shield

up with surprise and delight when he saw

aback. "You two know

hadn't expected to

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