Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 245

Chapter 246

Serena's icy gaze landed on Bella's face, then slid downward to the faint red marks still visible on her neck.

Bella shrank back, fear flickering across her features.

Sensing this, Penelope quickly stepped between them, shielding Bella behind her. Her tone was gentle, but the protectiveness in her eyes was unmistakable. "Serena, don't take it out on your little sister. She's young-she doesn't know any better."

Serena's lips curled in a faint, knowing smile.

She'd heard that excuse so many times it felt worn thin.

Ever since their father passed away, Penelope had taken both Tyler Brooks and Bella into their home.

And every single time Bella bullied her, Penelope would say the same thing.

"Let's head inside," Serena said to William.

William gave a slight nod, glancing briefly at Penelope and Bella before letting Serena guide him into the courthouse.

Watching them, jealousy flickered in Bella's eyes.

She didn't actually want to marry William-the man in the wheelchair-but seeing

made

hadn't ended up like this. If only he

would be

go in too,” Nestor Leighton

nodded, though her steps

followed Nestor

hearing was

the clock on the

twenty-five past, and Giles still

he changed his

William, seated behind her, leaned in and spoke softly, his voice reassuring. "Don't worry. Giles is a man of

relaxed a little, comforted by William's

ticked by, Giles still didn't

at Serena from the bench. "Miss, is your

help but giggle. "Maybe he heard we

lips curled

his gavel, the sharp

to Serena. "If your attorney does not arrive soon,

warm, confident

turned in

It was William.

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