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.

Serena suggested, sensing Rock didn't

Serena a

following. As their shadows occasionally

the house, Shirley was

saying a word," Shirley lamented, but with Serena's gentle coaxing, she finally went to her room

getting late, you should get some rest too," Serena advised when she noticed Rock still

looked at Serena, hesitating to speak, but eventually nodded and headed to his

Rock

to Alderburg University took over five hours, and by the time he arrived, it was already

three roommates were

about Joy, he felt guilty. Although he didn't have romantic feelings for her, they were still classmates. She had left

for Joy but was

"She didn't come back?"

puzzled. "Didn't she say she was going

bother correcting her. "Could you try calling

concern, the roommate quickly dialed