Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 275

Chapter 276

The mood in the private room had finally lightened up.

A little over two hours later, the three of them went their separate ways.

William had offered to give Serena a ride home, but she turned him down.

William didn't seem bothered by Gabrielle's teasing, but Serena couldn't quite brush it off. Not that she could explain exactly what, or why, it bothered her so much.

When Serena reached her apartment building, she stopped short. Aaron was sitting on the ground right by the entrance, looking nothing like his usual composed self.

The sharp scent of alcohol hung in the air around him. Several empty beer bottles were scattered at his feet.

His white shirt sleeves were rolled up high, revealing his strong, tan forearms.

He must have heard her approaching. Aaron turned his head, fixing her with a cold, steely gaze that looked almost glacial. When he spoke, his words were edged with frost.

you finally decided to come

brow creased

get tangled up with Aaron tonight. Without a word, she turned and pressed

she was too

blocked the elevator

drunk and

hardened. "Aaron, what do you want from

endless back-and-forth

as drunk

he were at least then he wouldn't have to see the clear disgust in her gaze, or remember that she'd had dinner with William

hesitated, but then the words spilled out. "Whatever

cold and brittle. "Aaron, do you honestly think this is fun? The moment I left Alderburg, I

fair to you. But she's better now. I don't need to keep flying to Faircrest to look after

stared at him

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