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 back from the company was

and Serena knew that Calvin's words were sincere. He simply wanted

an undercurrent of tension. By the end, Serena telt utterly drained, her

expected

over, Galvin left to attend a gathering with

to Hugh and said, "Now that

bring Serena back

rest of the family to

Calvin's intention

at Calvin Spending time with him wasn't so bad. But

in that

rest of the Larson family and their passive-aggressive remarks- she had

liveliness in the Larson residence quickly faded. People lingered in the front hall and the garden, some discussing business,

private matters.

joining any of them. She simply wanted to find a quiet

home." Hugh was already a step ahead, standing beside her with his hand

really leave ear "The Larson

grabbed her hand and pulled her up from the couch. His movements were firm 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

"Leaving