Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 87

When Serena came to, she found herself lying on a cold, sterile operating table.

One of her hands was shackled, rendering her unable to move.

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she quickly reached towards her abdomen with her free hand.

No incision.

Which meant—

Her kidney was still intact.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Serena glanced toward the door.

This must be the operating room.

But then...

If Aaron wanted her kidney, why hadn't he gone through with it yet?

Just as she puzzled over this, the doors swung open.

Cynthia Lynwood was pushed in, seated in a wheelchair.

And the one pushing her was Matthew.

"Serena, how are you feeling?" Cynthia asked with a hint of false concern.

Serena narrowed her eyes. "Where's Aaron?"

"Aaron's outside. Do you want to see him?"

"Bring him in!"

"I'm afraid Aaron doesn't want to see you right now, unless..." Cynthia’s eyes flickered toward Matthew.

Matthew, understanding the unspoken cue, pulled out a stack of papers and placed them next to Serena.

"I understand," Matthew replied, exiting the room.

He returned shortly after, carrying a Tri-Glaze Pottery piece in his hands.

Serena's eyes widened in shock.

The Tri-Glaze Pottery was the very item she had sold when buying her marital home!

How had it ended up with Cynthia Lynwood?

"Serena, when will you finally understand?" Cynthia's voice was soft yet as weighty as a mountain, nearly suffocating Serena. "The reason Aaron bought the house was because I wanted this Tri-Glaze Pottery. But Aaron said you cherished the antiques your father left you and would never sell them. So, we devised this plan. We never expected you to fall for it so easily."

Serena's body trembled uncontrollably.

The idea to buy the house was indeed Aaron's suggestion.

At the time, she had secretly rejoiced over it for quite a while.