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?" Serena

it were me, I'd be hit by a bus the

"Relax, I know

was stunned, disbelief evident in his

promised me you'd keep it a secret," Serena said with a gentle smile. "I know you're someone

washed over Rock, and he finally allowed himself to breathe. A few days ago, Samuel had confronted him. That was when Rock learned Serena hadn't left Alderburg

him. But now, hearing that Serena never doubted him, warmth spread through his chest, and he managed a small smile. Soon,

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

Shirley had been with her constantly during that time, and Zachary was overseas with no opportunity at all. That left only... Serena shook her head, unwilling to pursue the thought

about the blood match request I asked you to look

still want me to investigate it?" Rock sounded surprised. "I thought you might not need it

you to find two specific

"Who are they?"