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 in

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

Serena tried to hide her disappointment. "Well, when you're back,

Alderburg together-she realized that was probably a dream that would

"Deal," William said.

pocket. He gazed out over the hazy

out, he didn't care much for

rented apartment and, before anything else, gave the place a thorough cleaning from top to bottom.

Director Thomas heard that Serena was finally coming back to work, he could barely contain his excitement. "Wonderful, wonderful! Take it easy today

"Will do," Serena replied.

then stretched out on the bed. For the first

Northspire was where

out the window at the bare branches of the sycamore tree. The tree stood stark and leafless, nothing like the ones in Alderburg, which stayed lush and green all

She smiled to herself.

did prefer the

next morning, Serena arrived bright and early at the restoration

see her. They crowded around, refusing

soon as you have a minute, come

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

too, Serena! Don't forget about

after another, they clamored for

at all those lively, welcoming faces, Serena couldn't help but laugh, their warmth infectious. "Alright, alright! Let me check in with Director Thomas first, then I'll come find you

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