Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 66

Serena returned to Crestview Bay, She'd already arranged for someone to carry her things upstairs, leaving herself free to take a slow, unhurried walk before heading home.

As she approached her building, she saw a familiar figure standing beneath the streetlamp.

Zach was dressed in a suit, but he looked disheveled and worn down. His eyes were dull and lifeless. But the moment he saw her, they lit up.

"Rena, you're finally back! The last time at Larson Group, I let my emotions get the best of me. I said things I shouldn't have and upset you. This time, I came to apologize. I—"

Before Zach could finish, Serena raised a hand, cutting him off.

"I already got my revenge back then. We're even now. You don't owe me anything, so do us both a favor by shutting up and leaving."

With that, Serena walked past him. She'd barely taken two steps when Zach called out behind her. His voice was laced with desperation.

mean it. I came to apologize. If we can't go back to the

how their fingertips had brushed under dappled sunlight, the hum of cicadas on a sweltering summer day', and how the

were just

in his eyes with a single sentence. "You're not

streetlamp, she could see it-the

so slightly because of

could read him

Don't insult what little sincerity you have left. And let's not forget that you were the one who looked down

the one who thought I was just Hugh's mistress. But now, you're the one groveling for a project. It's only been a few days, Zach. Did you lose your pride that quickly?" Her words hit like a

red, but he couldn't refute a single thing. His spine, once straight, seemed to curve under the

the wind

can you call Zach shameless

herself in front of Zach like some kind of shield. Her eyes were red-rimmed and brimming

wanted to honor the 13 years you two shared and

tonight some kind of cursed reunion for her