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.

than before, yet his posture remained as straight as an

stern features appeared even more chiseled under the moonlight, with his dark eyes

step she took causing her gaze to grow

with the fervor of a moth to a flame. Aaron avoided meeting Serena's eyes, filled with resentment, but after so long without

on the lower half of her

flawless and captivating as a porcelain doll's, her delicate nose above lips the color of ripe

Aaron swallowed hard.

"Get in the car."

the beach but unable

Her heart sank.

Aaron nodded at Victor.

to one of

to Serena as soon as she

shook her head gently, then turned to Aaron. "I'd

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

me? You silly girl, why did

I hadn't..." Serena glanced

"Are you worried Mr. Vance would do something to me? He's just trying to scare you. If he really meant any harm,

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