Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

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.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't be in

smile in William's voice faded a little. "The project wrapped up

see." Serena tried to hide her disappointment. "Well, when you're back, let me buy

that was probably a dream that

"Deal," William said.

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

care much for

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

Thomas 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

"Will do," Serena replied.

on the bed. For the first time in

was where she

tree. The tree stood stark and leafless, nothing like the ones in Alderburg, which stayed lush and green all year

She smiled to herself.

she really did prefer the

arrived bright and early

her. They crowded around, refusing

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

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

too, Serena! Don't forget

after another, they clamored for her

warmth infectious. "Alright, alright! Let me check in