Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 6

After sending the message, it felt like it vanished into thin air.

It wasn't until past midnight that Serena finally received a reply from Aaron: "I can't. Whatever you want to eat, I'll have Victor buy some spaghetti for you."

Serena chuckled to herself.

Was it that he really couldn't cook, or simply that he didn't want to make noodles for her?

She glanced at the faded scar on her wrist, and her smile deepened.

At home, she never lifted a finger to do chores.

But to win Aaron's favor, she had learned to cook his favorite dishes.

Even when she cut her fingers or burned herself, she gritted her teeth and carried on.

"No need."

There would be no need in the future.

…

The next day.

Serena woke up and was surprised to see Aaron downstairs.

A flicker of panic crossed her heart.

"What are you doing here?"

"Last night was your birthday. I had something important to attend to and couldn't be with you, so today I'm here to make it up to you." Aaron's voice was detached.

Serena laughed softly to herself.

Of course, spending time with Cynthia Lynwood was more important.

"No need, I have things to do today."

Aaron stood up, his tall frame casting a shadow: "Are you hiding something from me?"

Lately, Serena had been too calm.

Calm to the point of unsettling him.

They used to argue every other day because of Cynthia Lynwood.

"No," Serena said, looking Aaron straight in the eye, enunciating each word clearly.

Aaron gazed into her stubborn eyes, feeling an inexplicable tightness in his chest, as if something was about to happen.

"Then come with me for a walk. You choose the place."

Serena didn't have a chance to refuse.

Aaron took her by the hand and they got into the car.

His admirers could form a line from Alderburg to the capital.

But it was the first time a drunkard had confessed to him.

Feeling playful, he had said, "Sure."

Serena's eyes instantly cleared, but she stood there like a statue, in shock.

Before he could tease her further, Cynthia Lynwood had called.

By the time he returned, he discovered he had acquired a girlfriend.

At first, Aaron found it annoying to have a chatterbox by his side.

But over time, he grew accustomed to Serena's presence.

Once, when Serena was sick and didn't seek him out, he felt like something was missing.

Aaron's heart skipped a beat.

He turned to look at Serena beside him.

When did Serena become so quiet and withdrawn?

It seemed to start when he repeatedly ignored her protests and insisted on flying to the Federation of Faircrest.

Initially, Serena would argue hysterically, but gradually, her demeanor cooled until—