Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter

Hugh had leaned in at some point, his sharply defined features close enough for her to see every detail, Ills duke

reflected nothing!

Thenext moment, Serena felt a firmband grasp her chin. His grip was strong andvandelding, and be tied her face spward with quiet authority.

Her head tipped back until their eyes met, locked in an unspoken tensions.

ats lips parted slightly. "But now, you're Mrs. Larson. These oldcards from the past —shouldn't you get rid of them?—

His deep voice, smooth as a cello's melody, carried no anger. If anything, it sounded almost gentle..

Serena's long lashes tuttered as his fingers petuated. She picked up the card again. The memories that once felt sweet now carried nothing but pain,

She heard herself saying, quietly but firmly, "You don't need to tell me. I would've taken care of it anyway"

Huch let od a quiet hom et acknowledzevent, his equession unrealable

It seemed she still hadn't let go of that man

mough, thecar pulled to a smooth stop

understated yet elegant. The view from the terrace overlooked a river, tolling

entrance, stacks of Large boxes were neatly arranged inside them were

mother's porcelain pieces that serenahad arranged

moved to help, but Serena shook her head. Til

while with Zach.

was fragile. She didn't trust the maids, who had no experience

would even take a last-minute job this far out. If the wait was too long, the temperature shifts between day and night could make the

jacket. His whär

labor right here. Are you really going in

wonder

drifted to his forearms, strong and defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips together. "Let's do it together. It looks

went along with it and began unpacking the items. One by one, she

from her, wing off the approaching

his fingers, making sure they landed gently. He had no idea what these things were. But they were important

his careful movements. A warmth

Hugh wasn't as cold and distant as the

knowing when to exert force and when to show restraint.