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 present. The confusion in her eyes faded, replaced

puzzlement before climbing out of the car. He looked up at the dingy motel, his face darkening in

a place like

Serena nodded. "Yeah."

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

instantly. She caught the

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

hesitate. She sprinted for the stairwell and

door stood

of

were scattered

first thing Serena saw was Dr. Owens and the nurse, slumped by the window. They must have tried to escape, but were ruthlessly cut down before

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

security detail she'd personally hired

the man in the T-shirt

turned, fixing Aaron with

furrowed in

eyes made his

realization dawned on him, and his expression turned cold. “You think I killed

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