Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 12

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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

a smooth stop outside

was understated yet elegant. The view from the terrace overlooked a river, tolling green hills framing both

stacks of Large boxes were neatly

mother's porcelain pieces that serenahad arranged to be packed and

help, but Serena shook her head.

while with

She didn't trust the maids, who had no

professional service, wondering if they would even take a last-minute job this far out. If the wait was

Hugh had already shrugged off his jacket. His whär dress shirt chng in his

free labor right here. Are you

wonder if he

she hesitated, then pressed her lips together. "Let's do it together. It looks

began unpacking the items. One by

her, wing off the approaching mulds before carrying them into

making sure they landed gently. He had no idea what these

watched his careful movements.

and distant

knowing when to exert force and when to

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