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."

and ended up

I'll give you a month's

wave of emotion washed over Serena. She truly did want to return

yes. It's settled then," Director Thomas said, hastily hanging up, likely worried she'd

mix of emotions. It didn't seem right to call him back, so she let

documents Director Thomas had sent her. She knew them by heart, but still, she couldn't resist diving

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

how she tried, the gas stove

and went downstairs to buy batteries. There was a 24-hour convenience store at the end of her street. She bought the batteries, along with a few bags of chips and spicy snacks, and headed

Serena was startled to find Aaron standing at her door like