Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 28

Eric quickly regained his composure and smiled. "She's right here. Why not have her thank me herself?"

Hugh remained indifferent, his voice calm. "The Jansen family may have fallen, but even in decline, their influence still holds weight. Their rides dietate silence during nurs rest, unlike our family, where formalities aren't as strict"

He didn't even lift his head as he added calmly, "Eric, you're not sitting at the head of the table, yet you're the first to speak. If this were the Jansen pesidence, you'd be punished by

the family"

The Jansen family's rules weren't that strict, but Serena couldn't help but wonder how Hugh knew that.

Catching on to Hugh's intention, Serena hitted her gaze-not at Eric, but at Cabin and nodded slightly in repert

Galvin watched the couple seamlessly back each other up and set down his fork and knife. "Compared to the Jansen family, we do have fewer rules. Eric, you've just returned focus on your food and get some rest after dinner."

Eric, still recovering from Hugh's sharp retort, could only respond obediently, "Yes, Grandpa."

Calvin shifted his gaze to Hugh. "Spend less time working, Hugh Make sure to take good care of Serena."

"Of course, Grandpa," Hugh responded without hesitation

eased slightly. In his mind, getting Hugh to step

that Calvin's words were sincere.

filled with an undercurrent of tension. By the end, Serena

least Hugh hadn't expected

dinner was over, Galvin left to attend a gathering with his

turned to Hugh and said, "Now that you're

bring Serena back

of the family to recognize her as one of

understood Calvin's intention and

time with him wasn't so bad.

in that

the rest of the Larson family and their

residence quickly faded. People lingered

private matters.

had no interest in joining any of them. She simply wanted to find a quiet corner and review the Jansen

home." Hugh was already a step

is still here Can we really leave ear "The Larson family has

and forceful, almost yanking het straight into his arms. Serena stumbled, barely steadying herself against his chest. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Eric

smiled. "Leaving