Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 139

Chapter 140

Serena watched as the blue Porsche pulled up, and her heart skipped a beat when she noticed the license plate. It was unmistakably from New York.

William.

Anger simmered beneath Aaron's dark eyes as he clenched his fists, watching the scene unfold from a distance.

Once they reached downtown, Serena stepped out of the car.

"You don't have anywhere to go right now. Why not stay at my place for a while? My house is spacious, and I'm leaving for Northspire tomorrow anyway. The lease is up next month, so it would just sit empty," William suggested one last time as Serena prepared to leave.

Serena shook her head with a small smile. "Thanks, but no. You've done enough already. I'll sort out my own accommodation."

"Alright," William replied, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Serena turned to go, but William called after her. "Serena."

She turned back, curious. "Yes?"

warm smile. "It's nothing. I'll talk

headed towards a nearby hotel, her heart

spend the night and buy a new phone the next day. It was time to

filled Serena

However―

isn't working," the hotel receptionist said apologetically, holding

"That can't be right. I've used it plenty

me to try again?" the receptionist

"Please do," Serena nodded.

the same.

realization hit her. The card was issued in Alderburg, and

wonder Aaron warned her she'd

the man she'd loved for

a polite smile. "Thank

stepped out onto the bustling street, feeling like a lone sailor

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