Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 195

The school anniversary celebration finally came to an end with the strains of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban echoing through the auditorium.

Serena and Rock joined the throng of people streaming out of the building.

"Serena, it's still early. Want to take a stroll around the campus?" Rock suggested.

Serena shook her head.

The day had been so eventful, she was exhausted and just wanted to leave.

"Alright then," Rock replied, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Maybe next time, you can show me the antiques you've restored?"

Seeing the hopeful look in his eyes, Serena couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth.

Once the celebration was over, she would be leaving Alderburg.

They might never see each other again.

"Sure," she lied.

"See you next time, then."

Serena nodded slightly and turned toward the parking lot.

Samuel and Joy hadn't returned by the time the event ended.

she'd wait

moral failure, but today, drugging

overwhelming, and she and Samuel had

minutes without a reply from Samuel

Cynthia

by his

was laughing and chatting, though Aaron maintained a stern demeanor. Cynthia Lynwood's presence encouraged the others to

greeted her with a smile, "waiting for

recalled Rock's comment about Cynthia Lynwood's venomous gaze behind her

He was right.

eyes crinkled with mirth, the smile

wonder she wanted her

mention of VP

expose Serena's true nature to Samuel

it had backfired, making

twisted her heart with

Serena had chatted alone,

first time Samuel suggested they meet

She was secretly thrilled.

simply told her that Serena could not

Had she misplaced them?

shivered at