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

faded a little. "The

"Well, when you're back, let

Alderburg together-she realized that was probably

"Deal," William said.

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

out, he didn't care much for the South after

place a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Only when everything was spotless did she work up the courage to

heard 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 to the restoration

"Will do," Serena replied.

the bed. For the first

Northspire was where

sycamore tree. The tree stood stark and leafless, nothing like the ones in Alderburg, which

She smiled to herself.

did prefer the

morning, Serena arrived bright and early at the restoration

to see her. They crowded around, refusing

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

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

Serena! Don't forget

they clamored for

warmth infectious. "Alright, alright!

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