Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 133

"What happened between you and Joy?" Serena asked Rock after she had sent a message to Shirley.

Rock's expression showed a hint of discomfort.

Earlier that day, he and Joy had gone to the beach to paint. Everything had been

fine until the evening when Joy suddenly confessed her feelings for him.

Rock didn't reciprocate Joy's feelings, so he naturally turned her down.

Upset, Joy accused him of having feelings for Serena.

Rock was annoyed. "I don't like you, and it has nothing to do with Serena."

"Don't lie to me! I saw you last night. You like Serena! She's richer and prettier than me!" Joy shouted before running off.

Rock had assumed she was heading home and didn't give it much thought, continuing his painting. Little did he know, she would actually return to campus.

Rock didn't want to

Serena

house, with Rock following. As their shadows occasionally overlapped on the

the house, Shirley was

girl, heading back to school without saying a word," Shirley lamented, but with Serena's gentle

too," Serena advised when she noticed Rock still standing there, lost in

speak, but eventually nodded and headed

Rock made his

Alderburg University took over five hours, and by the time he arrived,

roommates

have romantic feelings for her, they were still classmates. She had left for school early because of him, so he

went to the girls' dorm to look for Joy but was

"She didn't come back?"

roommate answered, looking puzzled. "Didn't she say she was going on a date

didn't bother correcting her. "Could you try calling

the roommate quickly dialed