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.

you say you wouldn't

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

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

realized that was probably

"Deal," William said.

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

he didn't care much

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

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

"Will do," Serena replied.

For the first time in a

was

The tree stood stark and leafless, nothing like

She smiled to herself.

really did

morning, Serena arrived bright and early at

her. They crowded around,

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

Serena! Don't

another, they clamored for

all those lively, welcoming faces, Serena couldn't help but laugh, their warmth infectious. "Alright, alright! Let me check in with Director Thomas

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