Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 52

The car door shut with a dull thud, sealing off all sound from both sides.

Zach didn't hold back. "So, you'd rather be Hugh's mistress than come back to me? Serena, if you're willing, we can still go back to how things used to be. We can get married, just as long as —

Before he could finish, Serena cut in and retorted, "As long as I can peacefully coexist with Wendy, right? Zach, are you out of your mind? If I go back to you under these conditions, how is that any different from being someone's mistress?"

Just then, Wendy walked over, her eyes red and filled with tears.

"Serena! You've misunderstood Zach. He's only worried about you making the wrong choices. Besides, wouldn't it be better if we all just get along?

"My health is poor. I won't be able to take care of Zach for much longer. Once I'm gone, he'll be yours forever..."

Serena scoffed. "Even stray animals know to slink away when they're about to die. But you, Wendy? You cling to Zach like a parasite. You don't look like someone who's dying at all. With Zach to hold onto, are you really in a hurry to leave this world?"

"... Serena, how could you say that? I never wanted to come between you and Zach..."

join it. But I don't want this family anymore. You two can do whatever you want. Just keep it out of my sight." Serena's words came sharp and fast,

terrible actress, but Zach actually buys it. He's given you his heart and will bend over backward for you. I can't tell which

"Serena, you -"

handle the repeated blows, Wendy lost her balance. While clutching her chest, she collapsed to the

and caught her

know she has asthma! How dare you say all

Wendy to see me? If you weren't so greedy-wanting everything and everyone-she wouldn't have to suffer through this,

was eerily

Outsider?

stared at her, stunned. After 13 years together, he was

that business project just days ago. And today, she

Fine.

anger. Without another word, he lifted

Serena, his shoulder slammed into hers. Pain shot through her, but what hit her harder was the quiet, creeping sense

left. So, why did she still have to endure their

that's right, Zach. Didn't you say you still wanted me back? I'll give you a chance."