Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 136

Her eyes filled with tears as she looked at the man she had loved for seven years. "Why? Why?"

Why was he pushing her like this?

It was Aaron who repeatedly left her for Cynthia Lynwood.

And now, when she was ready to let go and walk away, why was Aaron suddenly unwilling to let her go?

Serena found it hard to believe it was out of love.

If Aaron truly loved her, how could he bear to hurt her again and again?

Perhaps it was just his pride getting in the way.

As Aaron listened to Serena's whisper, his gaze darkened.

"I'm giving you thirty minutes," he said, his voice cold. "If you're not back by then, Samuel and his family..."

Serena interrupted him softly. "So, if I come back, you'll leave them alone and act like nothing happened?"

"Yes."

It was Shirley's

flowed freely.

come back, please. Don't

compose herself. "Shirley, don't worry, I will

took a deep breath, blinked away her tears, and turned her attention back to the screen. "I agree, but I have

"What condition?"

forever if needed, but

Aaron's expression turned grim.

I'll jump right here," Serena

Aaron's eyes widened.

voice was steady and

you really never want to see me again?"

flat, without a hint of emotion.

further, the veins

stay in Alderburg forever, I'll spare Samuel's

break your promise?"

do you want?"

one life. If you break your promise, I'll die in front of

tightened, as if gripped by invisible hands. It took him

call.

frozen, not