Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 68

Hugh's living room was immaculate, with the only sign of disturbance being a few scattered documents on the coffee table.

Since the moment Serena stepped inside, he hadn't said a single word.

A heavy silence settled over the living room.

Outside, there were faint rustling voices. Then, just as quickly, it all faded into nothing. Zach and Wendy had to have left.

Serena let out a sigh of relief.

Then, Hugh's voice cut through the silence as he asked, "Do you care a lot about them?"

"No." The response slipped out before she could even think about it.

Serena turned her head and met his gaze. His gaze was dark and unreadable,

like the depths of a still lake. It was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Another beat of silence stretched between them. Something about the atmosphere felt strange.

Serena had no intention of letting her situation with Zach become common knowledge. Without waiting any longer, she found an excuse to leave. Back

staying here? And if he'd been home the entire time, didn't that mean

was curiosity about her and Zach that kept him

buzzed

resume tomorrow. How do

How persistent.

down at the faint red marks on her arm where Zach had

big deal. Pass

and was left empty-handed. She

wanted nothing more

A few documents popped up in Serena's inbox before Natalie went

her usual

she stepped into the hallway, the door

deep blue tie. His hair was neatly styled, and his

to her. "Since it's on the way,

hesitated for a fraction of a second before

else. He simply turned and walked toward the elevator to wait

them mentioned last night's

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to the underground garage before

Hugh wasn't rushing to leave, so he stayed in the driver's