Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 132

"Serena, you still haven't told me what on earth is going on here, have you?" Rock inquired.

Serena sighed, "Since you've already discovered my little secret, I suppose it's time I fill you in."

She briefly recounted the events of recent days, then looked at Rock with a hopeful expression. "You won't tell Aaron about me being here, will you?"

"Of course not," Rock replied without any hesitation.

Serena, feeling relieved, joked, "Well, if you did spill the beans to Aaron, you might snag a handsome reward."

Rock chuckled, "I'd consider it, but unfortunately, I don't have Mr. Vance's contact info."

Serena met Rock's gaze, and they both shared a knowing smile.

Just then, Joy appeared at the doorway, witnessing the exchange. It felt as if a knife twisted in her heart. In all the time she'd known Rock, she'd never seen him so genuinely happy.

Her eyes drifted to Serena, and a veil of mist seemed to cloud her vision.

exchanging a few more words with Rock, Serena

living area was now quiet, with only Shirley present. Joy was nowhere

"Where's Joy?" Serena asked.

said she was tired and went

it was barely past eight. Perhaps Joy was just overwhelmed

lamp, her features seemed flawless, and each glance made his heart skip a beat. Yet,

by, fraught with this exquisite

woke to find that Rock and

said they wanted to sketch Moonhaven Town," Shirley explained. "They

acknowledging the

no sign of them. Shirley grew anxious. "What's going on? It's so late, and they're still not back. Do you think something's

her phone to reassure Shirley. "Don't worry, Shirley. Let's go

Shirley agreed, and they set out, each taking a different

and spotted Rock with

over.

"I thought she