Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 206

Chapter 207

But really, there was no need anymore.

After all, if Aaron could accept that Cynthia Lynwood had killed someone, what else could possibly shock him?

Serena tossed the flash drive into a nearby trash can, then strode out of the airport, her steps quick and determined.

From this moment on, no matter how far the road or how high the mountains, she and Aaron—and Cynthia Lynwood-were finished. Their stories would never

intertwine again.

Serena had barely climbed into her cab when her phone rang.

It was William Grayson calling.

She answered.

"I'm back in Northspire," she said.

"I just arrived in Alderburg," William replied.

They spoke in unison, both surprised by the coincidence.

A brief silence followed.

say you wouldn't be

a little. "The project wrapped up ahead of

hide her disappointment. "Well, when you're

for exploring Alderburg together-she realized that was probably a dream that would never come

"Deal," William said.

William slipped his phone into his pocket. He gazed out over the hazy nightscape of Alderburg, brow furrowed

he didn't care much for the South after

her rented apartment and, before anything else, gave the place a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Only when everything was

his excitement.

"Will do," Serena replied.

the bed. For the

Northspire was where

tree stood stark and leafless, nothing like

She smiled to herself.

she really did prefer the

next morning, Serena arrived bright and early

to see her. They crowded around, refusing

you have a minute, come help me take a look at a

to come help me first! I've got a calligraphy piece

too, Serena! Don't

after another, they clamored for

but laugh, their warmth infectious. "Alright, alright! Let me check in with Director Thomas first, then

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