Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 58

She could finally leave Alderburg.

Serena stared at the screen, holding her breath in anticipation.

"Serena—"

A cold voice suddenly cut through the air.

She looked up and saw Aaron sprinting towards her. Her heart skipped a beat, and her hands trembled slightly.

"You can't leave!"

His voice echoed through the empty airport, amplified to a haunting degree, enveloping Serena in a chilling grip.

Her hands shook even more.

She quickly lifted her gaze, her eyes meeting Aaron's intense stare as he closed the distance. Her eyes reddened, void of warmth. "And what if I must?"

"As soon as you buy that ticket, the police will be on their way. Serena, making this a scene won't do you any good."

Serena let out a bitter laugh, filled with melancholy. "So what? As long as I can leave before they arrive, I have no regrets!"

Aaron's eyes narrowed sharply. "What does Northspire have that makes you so desperate to go back?!"

Despair flickered in Serena’s eyes.

Aaron would never understand.

Those antiques meant everything to her—they were the only relics left by her father.

And her last connection to him.

Besides, Penelope had no appreciation for their true value.

She only saw them as items to be sold.

If Serena didn't hurry back, the remaining pieces would surely be sold off by Penelope.

Without hesitation, she lowered her head and clicked the purchase button.

At that moment, the bustling airport seemed to fall silent.

The clatter of the printer spitting out her ticket was deafening.

Aaron's gaze sharpened, and with a swift movement, he vaulted over the counter, grabbing Serena with an iron grip.

"Let go of me!" Serena snapped, anger flaring.

"You're coming back with me!"