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."

voice broke the

The confusion in her eyes faded,

in puzzlement before climbing out of the car. He looked up

staying in a

Serena nodded. "Yeah."

they stepped into the lobby, a staff member came hurtling out of the elevator, his face drained of all color. "M-murder! Someone's been

instantly. She caught the

the floor, legs trembling violently. "It's horrible,

sprinted for the stairwell and bolted

208's door

metallic tang of blood hung in

were

They must have tried to escape, but were ruthlessly cut down before

one in a white T-shirt and

security detail she'd

for the man in the T-shirt

fixing Aaron

brow furrowed in

made his skin

realization dawned on him, and his expression

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