Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 244

Chapter 245

She opened her eyes and found a necklace resting in her palm.

At its center hung a delicate silver star, softly glowing.

It reminded her of fireflies on a summer night.

Serena glanced down at William. "What's this?"

"It's called the Guardian's Star," William replied. "I came across it by chance on a recent business trip abroad. The shop owner told me it was designed by a father who lost his daughter. The star represents a loved one who's gone. He hoped people who'd suffered the same loss could draw strength from it—find the courage to move forward."

His gaze was gentle, steady.

"As soon as I heard the story, I thought of you. So I bought it. Do you like it?"

Serena closed her fingers around the necklace.

The metal was cold against her skin, but somehow, she felt warmth spreading through her chest.

Since her father's death, she hadn't received a gift that truly meant something. Aaron's gifts were always chosen by Victor-never anything she actually wanted.

for everyone else, they didn't know her well enough. Their gifts were just gestures,

Thank you," Serena said, her

smile tugged

a moment, his

worry. You're going to win this

that he could see

you need to do

it really that simple?" He nodded. “It

tangle in her heart unraveled. Everything

Thank you, William—and thank you for the necklace." She squeezed it in her hand, feeling its warmth. "I really do love

"Let's

"Okay."

to the study and picked up where they'd

time, Serena felt much more at

seemed pleased. "On the day of the trial, say exactly what you just said. Leave the rest

"Alright." Serena finally relaxed.

a while, she and William left Giles's

case files. It was clear

William drove Serena home.

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