Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 201

Chapter 202

Every time she and Aaron had a falling out, Serena would secretly vow never to speak to him again.

But as soon as Aaron so much as acknowledged her hardly even an olive branch, just a curt "Hey"-she'd be right back at his side, chattering away as if nothing had happened.

Back then, she didn't even understand what heartbreak was.

All she knew was how to give, to pour out her warmth and affection without holding back.

It was as if, by doing so, she could warm a stone or melt the snow.

But reality always found new ways to slap her awake.

Maybe she'd been wrong from the start.

Love shouldn't be about reaching outward, about seeking validation.

It should start within.

Only by loving herself could she be truly safe from hurt.

With that realization, the tight ache in her chest finally eased.

"We're here."

cold voice

to the present. The confusion in her eyes

her in puzzlement before climbing out of the car.

a

Serena nodded. "Yeah."

into the lobby, a staff member came hurtling out of the elevator, his face drained of

instantly. She caught the man by the arm.

man collapsed to the floor, legs trembling violently. "It's horrible, just... so

stairwell and bolted up

208's door

of blood

bodies were scattered

They must have tried to escape, but were ruthlessly cut

suits, one in a white T-shirt and floral shorts- were

five suited men were the security detail she'd personally hired to protect Dr. Owens

the man in the T-shirt and shorts-well, that could

Aaron with

brow furrowed

eyes made his

and his expression turned cold. “You think I killed

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