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

Serena still made her stomach twist

hadn't ended up like this. If only he

would be so

too,”

her steps wavered with

pause, she followed Nestor

was scheduled for

table, glancing at the clock on

already twenty-five past,

he changed

"Don't worry. Giles is a man of his word. If he promised you, he'll be here. Besides, I sent Finn to pick him up just

relaxed a little, comforted by William's calm,

minutes ticked by, Giles

the

heard we hired Nestor Leighton and

curled into a

rapped his gavel, the sharp sound cutting

Serena. "If your attorney does not arrive soon, I will have to appoint

warm, confident voice echoed through the

turned

It was William.

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