Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 156

Serena dialed Rock's number and waited, her fingers tapping impatiently against the phone. It took over a minute before Rock finally picked up.

"Are you in class?" Serena asked, trying to keep her tone light.

"No," Rock replied, his voice sounding strangely off.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling sick?" Serena inquired, concern creeping into her voice.

"No..." Rock's voice tightened with anxiety. "Serena, you're calling to ask if I betrayed you, aren't you?"

Serena was taken aback but then chuckled softly. "Why would I ask you that?"

Rock was puzzled. "The incident in Moonhaven Town-only Joy's family and I knew about it. Joy's family would never betray you, so it had to be me..."

you?"

it really wasn't! If it were me, I'd be hit by a bus the

"Relax, I know it

evident in his

secret," Serena said with a gentle smile. "I know you're someone who

and he finally allowed himself to breathe. A few days ago, Samuel had confronted him. That was when Rock

aloof demeanor, which made him indifferent to others' opinions, he couldn't shake the feeling of dread about how Serena might perceive him. But now, hearing that Serena never doubted him, warmth spread through his chest, and he managed

me, and it's not the Lewises, then who could it

constantly during that time, and Zachary was overseas with no opportunity at all. That left only... Serena shook her head, unwilling

about the blood match request

to investigate it?" Rock sounded surprised.

need you

"Who are they?"