Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 233

After a long moment, Serena finally let go of Giles.

Giles seized the opportunity and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Reluctantly, Serena glanced back at the closed door before turning to William. "I've got a towel in my car. Let me help you dry off."

"No need, Finn's here." William's reply was gentle but firm.

It was only then that Serena noticed someone else standing quietly behind William.

It was Finn.

Normally sharp and quick on his feet, Finn now looked utterly stunned, rooted to the spot like a statue. A few seconds ticked by before he snapped out of it, spun around, and hurried back to the car to fetch the towel.

He was about to dab William dry himself when he caught William's icy look-a clear warning. Finn froze, then quickly handed the towel to Serena instead.

He still looked dazed, his mind reeling from everything that had just happened.

It was all so much to take in.

He could barely process it.

day had started out so simply. They were supposed to head to the office for a meeting. But right before leaving, William suddenly announced he didn't want to hold the meeting in person, so they switched

just do

coffee shop across

meeting, William told him to

had no idea what was going on. He just followed William's

to this old, run-down

then he saw something that left

William shielding Miss Sullivan from a splash

even. But Finn knew better. William

William, Finn had honestly feared for

hadn't said a word about it. In fact, he seemed almost...

of it. Not

he glanced

the towel from him and, with quiet patience, gently dabbed the drops of water from

Giles had only

looked at the pale skin of

been outside much since the accident left him in a wheelchair.

wiping away the last droplet, she put away the towel. "All

looked up, smiling warmly at her. "Thank