Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 144

When Serena got home, she mulled over her decision and finally sent Director Thomas her resignation letter.

She had decided to stay in Alderburg for good, which meant she couldn't return to the restoration center. Better to cut ties quickly than to drag things out.

The instant Director Thomas received news of her resignation, he quickly dialed her number.

"Serena, why on earth are you resigning?"

"I'm sorry, Director. I've let you down. I won't be going back to Northspire," Serena replied.

"This is about that man again, isn't it?" Director Thomas frowned disapprovingly. "Serena, don't be foolish. No man is worth this."

her situation to Director Thomas and ended up just apologizing again. "I'm

Thomas spoke again, "Serena, how about this: I'll give you a month's time. If you still want to resign after

want to return to

I'll take it as a yes. It's settled then,"

but laugh, feeling a mix of emotions. It didn't seem right to call him

She knew them by heart, but still, she couldn't resist diving into them once more. Before she knew it, it was already eleven

she headed to the kitchen to warm up a glass of milk. Serena had developed a taste for warm milk, a habit she picked up from Aaron. He had a sensitive stomach and couldn't handle anything cold, so he always warmed his milk. Initially, Serena

turned on the stove. No matter how she tried, the gas stove just wouldn't light. After checking, she realized the batteries

on her coat and went downstairs to buy batteries. There was a 24-hour convenience store at the end of her street. She bought

was startled to find Aaron standing