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?"

nothing. I'll talk to you when I get back

headed towards a nearby hotel, her heart feeling

a hotel to spend the night and buy a new phone the

filled Serena with

However―

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

be right. I've used it

me to try again?" the receptionist

"Please do," Serena nodded.

the result was the same.

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

Aaron warned her she'd

she'd loved for seven

blinked back tears and forced a

out onto the bustling street, feeling like a

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