Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 142

She knew all too well that if she were to be with Samuel, happiness would likely follow her for the rest of her life. But she... she could never truly reciprocate

Samuel's feelings.

Wasn't that a kind of cruelty in itself?

So...

"I remember the first time we met was at the freshman orientation, which means you've had feelings for me for seven years."

"Seven years, how many seven years does a person have in a lifetime?"

Serena's voice was tinged with melancholy. "Learning to let go can be a form of happiness too."

Samuel's eyes clouded over for just a moment before he smiled and said, "Unless you're a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish? I've never sought any outcome from liking you."

Serena was taken aback. "Even if there's never a result, you won't regret it?"

Samuel pushed the plate of chicken wings the waiter had brought towards Serena. "Not at all."

Serena fell silent.

what you said when

"What did I

until you hit a wall. You turned back only after you were battered and bruised. I haven't even hit a

couldn't help but laugh, tears in

Samuel said earnestly, "Serena, you don't need to feel burdened. I have the right to love you, and you have the right to refuse

a moment,

on, eat up." Samuel pushed a few more

looked at the table laden with food

the street to walk off

plan now?" Samuel

leave Alderburg made him feel as

to leave Alderburg, as long as he keeps his promise not to bother

priority now is-finding

place!" they both exclaimed in

moment

They exchanged a smile.

bathed them, casting a golden

sat in his Lamborghini, capturing the moment

them together looked like a perfect couple, golden and