Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 250

Serena snapped out of her daze, but her face was still ghostly pale.

After a long moment, her hands trembling, she pulled out her phone and started frantically scrolling, almost as if possessed.

The three men present exchanged uneasy glances, clearly unsettled by her behavior.

“Serena...” William spoke gently, trying to reach her.

But Serena seemed lost in her own world, completely oblivious to everything around her.

Finally, she lifted her head, clutching her phone, and hurried over to Finn. "Is this the sweater?” she asked, hope and anxiety mingling in her eyes.

Finn looked helplessly at William, then after a pause, glanced at the phone screen. His expression changed instantly. "Yes-that's the one!"

All the light seemed to drain from Serena in an instant.

She blinked hard several times, then said quietly, "Sorry, I need some air."

With that, she strode out to the backyard, disappearing like a sudden breeze. Giles and Finn were left bewildered, exchanging confused looks.

watched Serena's retreating figure with deep concern. After a moment, he turned his wheelchair, grabbed a box

you want to cry, just let yourself. You don't have to hold it

were rimmed red. She took the tissues from him, murmuring a quiet thank you,

go so far

were full of

said, her voice unsteady. "He said it was ugly and tossed it out. The

the bridge of his nose. "Can I see the

hesitated a second, then handed him her

a cute

phone back to Serena, feeling

smile. "I'm fine now. Let's

sharp wind starting to blow. Serena worried

long used to his ways. This was

nodded, letting Serena wheel him back into the

Giles a rundown of what had

Leighton— and had nearly won-his respect for William grew instantly, along

said. "I'll arrange for you to stay somewhere else until the trial is over. Then you