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.

decided to come

brow creased

no desire to get tangled up with Aaron tonight. Without a word, she turned and pressed the elevator button, ready to go back

was too

moved quickly and blocked the elevator doors,

looked both drunk and

"Aaron, what

endless back-and-forth

drunk as

he wouldn't have to see the clear disgust in her gaze, or remember that she'd had

he hesitated, but then the words spilled out. "Whatever your terms

do you honestly think this is fun? The moment I left Alderburg, I stopped thinking about getting

and that wasn't fair to you. But she's better now. I don't need to

stared at him like he was

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