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

still made her stomach twist with

hadn't ended up like this. If

would be

go in too,”

nodded, though her steps wavered with

pause, she followed Nestor Leighton

was

at the defendant's table, glancing at the clock on the wall, then

twenty-five past, and Giles still hadn't

he changed his

softly, his voice reassuring. "Don't worry. Giles is a man of his word. If he promised you, he'll be here. Besides, I sent

relaxed a little, comforted by William's

minutes ticked by,

Serena from the bench.

"Maybe he heard we hired Nestor Leighton

Leighton's lips curled into

rapped his gavel, the

to Serena. "If your attorney does not arrive

warm, confident voice

head turned in

It was William.

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