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.

head back," Serena suggested, sensing Rock didn't

Serena a

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

reached the house, Shirley was already

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

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

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

next morning, after breakfast, Rock made his way back to

journey from Moonhaven to Alderburg University took over five hours,

three roommates were out. The room felt eerily

guilty. Although he didn't have romantic feelings for her, they were still classmates.

for Joy but was told she

"She didn't come back?"

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

correcting her. "Could you try calling

roommate quickly dialed