Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 139

Serena's instincts screamed at her to run.

Just as she was about to bolt, she saw Finn stepping out of a car.

"Miss Sullivan, it really is you!" he called out.

He had spotted Serena from a distance but wasn't entirely sure it was her. It wasn't until Mr. Grayson confirmed it was indeed Miss Sullivan that Finn sped up to catch her.

Serena was momentarily taken aback.

She never expected to run into Finn here, of all places.

At that moment, the backseat door of the car swung open.

Serena immediately recognized William sitting inside.

He wore a light blue suit, his eyes, always carrying a gentle smile, gazed deeply at her with an emotion she couldn't quite place.

"Finally found you," he said, his voice as rich and soothing as a cello, cutting through the cold night like a ray of sunshine, dispelling the chill that clung to Serena.

"Hop in."

Serena nodded slightly, almost without hesitation, and climbed into William's car.

warmth inside was

if she had come back to

watched her, waiting until she had settled before

Serena asked, "Why are

gone awry, you should

that," Serena replied, meeting William's gentle yet strong gaze. "Without your help, I might still be

smile tugged at William's lips. "So,

ahead. "Even though I can't leave Alderburg, Aaron has agreed not to see me again. From now on, we're just strangers. It's quite alright.

face, William's lips curved into a smile as well. His deep, dark eyes seemed to envelop

he returns

...

Victor drove back to where he had left Serena, only

car, his gaze cold as he

"Where is she?"

leaned in through the front door. "I'll have the

stony silence was as

instructing them to keep

car, Aaron pulled out his phone

soundly but was jolted awake by

Aaron's name on the screen,

another problem,