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

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

her, and

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

Finally, Friday arrived.

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

"Alright."

Shirley gone, Serena found herself with nothing to do, so she immersed herself in her research. She wondered when she would be able to return

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

as she saw Serena in the living room,

lit up with surprise and delight when he saw

"You

to run

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255