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

pulled to a smooth

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

of Large boxes were neatly arranged inside them were the porcelain

porcelain pieces that serenahad

but Serena shook her head. Til do it

while with Zach.

trust the maids, who had

a professional service, wondering if they 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 porcelain even

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

right here. Are you really

help but wonder

defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips together.

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

packages from her, wing off the approaching mulds before carrying

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

the doorway, Serena watched his careful movements.

Hugh wasn't as cold and distant as the rumors

knowing when to exert

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