Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 235

Chapter 236

"You... what did you just say?"

William let out a soft chuckle.

Even through the phone, his laughter sent a shiver down Serena's spine.

"I said, Giles has agreed to take on your case," William replied, drawing out his words so she wouldn't miss a thing.

Serena was almost at a loss for words. "He... he agreed? How did you manage that?"

"Logic and a little heart," William's voice was as smooth and deep as a cello. "Now you can finally get a good night's sleep."

A gentle ripple of relief spread through Serena's chest.

"Thank you!" she blurted, not really sure what William had done, but grateful all

the same.

"Goodnight, Serena."

"Goodnight."

phone, her

in his wheelchair, gazing up at the luminous moon outside

glow spilling evenly over the quiet lawns. Yet, no matter how brightly it shone, it couldn't pierce the darkness

the shadows, casting a sidelong glance at

word and shows up at court

that, he let Finn wheel him out of

head with difficulty, his gaze tangled

for the day William would

to lay himself bare, wounds

winding down William's

expression had

as serene as a still lake beneath

William had said, his tone steady as

find the courage to stand up again. What's stopping a man like you— someone with a sound mind and body-from doing the same? Are you

had struck Giles like

since he'd lost to Nestor Leighton three years ago, he'd refused every case that

he was scared of

not at university, not at work. Whether he was in a

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