Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 216

Just like that watch.

"Given everything that's happened between Aaron and me, what kind of relationship do you think we could possibly have now?"

Gabrielle fell silent in an instant.

She already knew most of the story between Serena and Aaron-she'd heard it through mutual friends. When she found out, her heart ached for Serena.

Now, hearing Serena talk about it herself, Gabrielle's chest tightened even more. She wrapped Serena in a hug.

"Serena, I know all about what happened with you and Aaron. None of it was your fault—it was all on him! So listen to me: you absolutely should keep dating. In fact, you should dive into it headfirst! Go live your best life and let that blind jerk regret ever letting you go!"

Serena couldn't help but laugh.

Seeing Gabrielle so fired up, she decided not to tell her the truth.

Her heart was already locked away.

She had no intention of falling in love again in this lifetime.

times

dreamed of marrying the man

settle down and live

times, fate had

to

decided to pour all her energy into her work. Love might betray her, but

her medical check-up and making sure everything was fine, Serena left the hospital and headed back to work at the

in

child—especially traditional painting-art restoration came

"Serena, you're back!"

section of canvas that she didn't notice Director Thomas calling her

disturb her

beside him. "Just

cousin, Abby Thomas, was a producer at

she entered, she noticed Serena

glow over Serena's slender but resilient figure. She wore a simple dress, yet somehow looked more striking than any red-carpet

long, graceful fingers moved the brush with elegant precision-she

"She's exactly the guest I've been searching for! Someone

then, Serena finished restoring the last