Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 232

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.

simply. They were supposed to head to the office for a meeting. But right before leaving, William

just do the meeting from

them drive to a coffee

told him to leave the coffee shop and drive somewhere

on. He just followed William's directions,

them to this old, run-down neighborhood, with its shabby villas and overgrown

he saw something that left

William shielding Miss Sullivan

But

when Giles threw water at William, Finn had honestly

a word about it.

couldn't make sense of it.

Finn's eyes widened as he glanced nervously at Serena, swallowing

She took the towel from him and, with quiet patience, gently dabbed

Giles had only

little as she looked at the pale skin of William's

because he hadn't been outside much since the accident left

the last droplet, she put

warmly at her. "Thank

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