Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 24

Serena was momentarily stunned. She hadn't realized when Hugh bust entered the room.

He took the poetry book from her hands and returned it to the bookshelf, aflicker of complicated emotion passing through his eyes. She couldn't quite understand what it meant

She felt as it she had somehow trespassed into his personal space with how curious she had been.

"sorry, I shouldn't have touched your book," she said

"It's fine," he replied.

He had told her to treat this place as it it were her own room. It wasn't an offense, but it wasn't the right moment to reveal the truth to her.

Hugh's fingers unconsciously tightened, and he awkwardly adjusted his sleeve.

Seeing that his expression remained neutral, without signs of anger, Serena breathed a sigh of relief. She then leaned in to ask, "The bookmark inside the book is beautiful."

He replied casually, "It's something I bought by the side of the toad."

help

leaf bookmark was something she had treasured in high school, a limited

for him to claim it

she wasn't the type to pry

partner, she had already crossed a line by touching his bookshelf.

else to do to pass the time, but her gaze caught

of Antique Porcelain', so

porcelain pieces. It included both museum- quality treasures and lesser-known cultural relics that

had been willing to

followed her gaze to the book. "Fragile porcelain carries the weight of civilization and history. Each intricate design tells

hard

I didn't realize you liked this ceralean porcelain too. When I first got this book, 1. couldn't help but keep

brushed the slightly curled pages of the book, wondering how many times

people knew about. No one would ever guess that the cold and aloof Hugh had such a deep appreciation for porcelain or

her, as the space in front of the bookshelf was too narrow. He positioned himself behind her, his

and I was amazed at the craftsmanship of the ancient

for anyone to replicate such craftsmanship," Serena replied. "But I've