Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 70

Two seconds later.

Rock sent Serena a live location update.

As Rock's fingers zoomed in and out on the tablet’s map, Serena held her breath.

The map's address expanded from Alderburg, gradually zooming into the city, the district... until it settled on Rosewood Gardens.

Serena’s breath caught in her throat as Rock's fingers pinpointed the map's B3 area.

B3, the villa where she resided.

So!

Was Aaron the one who reported her?!

This conclusion felt like a stone lodged in Serena’s throat.

“Serena, are you still with me?”

Rock's voice, urgent and clear, came through the phone.

Serena clenched her fists tightly, a sharp pain in her stomach from anxiety, snapping her back to reality. She picked up her phone, taking deep, calming breaths to steady herself.

When she finally spoke, her voice trembled.

“I’m here. I understand. You don’t need to investigate further. I’ll transfer the remaining money to your bank account.”

With that, she ended the call, gripping her phone so hard it nearly warped under the pressure.

She didn’t know how much time passed before there was a knock at the door.

“Come in.”

Aaron entered, carrying a bowl of nourishing soup.

Whenever his stomach issues flared up, Serena would always cook him a comforting soup.

The soup was warm and soothing, relieving his discomfort.

But Aaron was never the one to cook. He had Olivia do it for him.

However, Olivia’s soup never tasted quite like Serena’s.

Until Cynthia Lynwood fully recovered, Aaron intended to extract every last bit of value from her!

Ha!

Serena tilted her head back, the sunset’s glow casting a fractured light over her face as a bitter smile cracked her perfect features: “Aaron, you make me sick!”

Aaron's expression changed instantly, his brows furrowing. “I didn’t know you went to the hospital…”

Serena pointed towards the door. “Get out! I don’t want to see you!”

“Serena!” Aaron’s tone became sharp. “I was wrong to blame you without knowing the full story, but aren’t you pushing it too far now?”

Serena’s gaze grew colder. “Yes, I’m being unreasonable! If you like fairness so much, go to Cynthia Lynwood. Why are you tormenting me?!”

Aaron felt a headache coming on. He didn’t understand what was going on with Serena.

She couldn’t stop mentioning Cynthia Lynwood.

“I’m already helping to find a match for Cynthia. Once she has the surgery, I’ll send her back to the hospital abroad for recovery. She won’t interfere with us!”

Serena laughed in exasperation.