Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 136

Chapter 137

"You don't understand Aaron," Serena said, her eyes fixed on the horizon as the light in them began to fade. "If I don't go back, I'm afraid Samuel, Claire, and Joy might be in danger."

Zachary's expression changed instantly.

"Please, take me back," Serena added with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

Zachary sighed, recognizing the forced cheerfulness in Serena's demeanor.

"Alright."

"Thank you, Uncle," Serena said before retreating into the cabin.

Half an hour later.

The boat came to a stop at the dock.

Serena took a deep breath before stepping out of the cabin.

On the shore, a fleet of sleek black sedans awaited them, their headlights illuminating the beach as if it were broad daylight.

Serena immediately spotted Aaron.

seemed leaner than before, yet his

more chiseled under the moonlight, with his dark eyes

each step she

a flame. Aaron avoided meeting Serena's eyes, filled with resentment, but after so long without seeing her, he couldn't

downward, settling on the lower half

as a porcelain doll's, her delicate nose above lips the color of

Aaron swallowed hard.

"Get in the car."

Serena asked, scanning the beach

Her heart sank.

Aaron nodded at Victor.

cue, Victor went to one of the cars

the car, running to Serena as soon as she

turned to Aaron. "I'd

but after a moment, he got into the car with his men. Only then did Serena speak. "Claire, thank you for

You silly girl, why did you come

I hadn't..." Serena glanced at

followed her gaze. "Are you worried Mr. Vance would do something to me? He's just trying to scare you. If he really meant any harm, he would've done it by

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