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

to a smooth stop outside the

yet elegant. The view from the terrace overlooked a

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

pieces that serenahad arranged to be packed and

but Serena shook

already lost two pieces while with Zach. She

didn't trust the maids, who had no

out. If the wait was too long, the temperature shifts between day and night could make the porcelain even more susceptible

off his jacket. His whär dress shirt chng in his frame, sleeves puslied up to reveal

here. Are

wonder if he was

strong and defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips

items. One by one,

questions. He simply took the packages from her, wing off the approaching mulds

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

Serena watched his careful movements. A warmth

as cold and distant as

He was methodical and composed, knowing when to exert force