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.

a moment, Serena hesitated. "Didn't you say you wouldn't be

faded a little. "The project

"Well, when you're back, let me buy

together-she realized that was probably a dream that

"Deal," William said.

Serena hung up, William slipped his phone into his pocket. He gazed out over the hazy nightscape of Alderburg,

care much for the South

arrived at her rented apartment and, before anything else, gave the place a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Only when everything was spotless did she work up the courage to call

that Serena was finally coming back to work, he could barely contain his excitement. "Wonderful, wonderful! Take it easy today and get some rest. Report

"Will do," Serena replied.

then stretched out on the bed. For the first time in a long while,

Northspire was where she truly

turned her head to look out the window at the bare branches of the sycamore tree. The tree stood stark and leafless,

She smiled to herself.

did

next morning, Serena arrived bright and early at the restoration

They crowded around,

soon as you have a minute, come

on, Grace-Serena, you've got to come help me first! I've got a calligraphy piece missing half its letters, and

too, Serena! Don't forget

after another, they clamored for her

their warmth infectious. "Alright, alright! Let me check in with Director Thomas first, then I'll

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