Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 53

However, to Serena’s surprise, Aaron didn't react with anger. Instead, he simply nodded with a nonchalant "hmm."

Was this his way of agreeing that she didn’t have to attend the celebration dinner?

Serena found it hard to believe and searched Aaron's face for any clues.

But Aaron's expression was unreadable, giving nothing away.

She averted her gaze, abandoning her curiosity.

As long as Aaron wasn't forcing her to go to some celebration dinner, she didn't care why he had suddenly changed his mind.

Heading upstairs, Serena returned to her room.

She pulled out a box of medicine, looking at the neatly arranged pills inside, and couldn't help but chuckle.

These were stomach pills she had specially bought for Aaron before they got married.

Aaron’s chronic stomach issues didn’t respond to any medication except for this one.

But it was a foreign brand, requiring quite a few connections to acquire.

Aaron never noticed.

Of course, he didn’t. He barely noticed her as a person, so how could he possibly notice her efforts?

Serena took out a pill and swallowed it, finally quelling the turmoil in her stomach.

She lay on the bed for a moment to rest, then pulled out the research materials Director Thomas had sent over.

Although she hadn’t been working at the restoration center recently, Director Thomas continued to send her the latest, cutting-edge materials.

Only when she was immersed in these documents did Serena feel truly alive and hopeful.

By midday, her stomach growled in protest, and she headed downstairs to eat.

Skipping breakfast had left her genuinely hungry.

However, upon seeing Aaron seated at the dining table, Serena's brow furrowed.

Though she did want to leave Alderburg, Samuel had made it clear she couldn’t leave for the time being.

“No need, Mr. Vance. Thank you.”

Her curt refusal made Aaron frown, displeasure evident. “Se—”

“Aaron, just be quiet. Don’t you know you shouldn’t talk while eating or sleeping?”

Aaron fell silent, clearly taken aback.

The rest of the meal continued without conversation, and Serena’s mood noticeably improved.

Watching the slight curve of her lips, Aaron’s brow furrowed.

There was a time when Serena loved talking to him.

After finishing her meal, Serena headed back upstairs, giving Aaron no chance to speak.

Her retreating figure might as well have had “no communication” written across it.