Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 83

"Mrs. Larson, someone like you doesn't need to get involved in this kind of thing. You can have others handle it," Wendy suggested.

"Anything could happen on a dark street. What if she had a little "accident? If someone decided to take advantage of her and ruin that perfect face, would Mr. Larson still want hey then?-

The wife chackled. As Wendy watched eagerly, the wife lifted her gaze and spoke past het.

"What do you think, Mc Laren?"

Stunned, Wendy tuned around immediately.

Hugh and Zach were standing side by side behind them

Wendy jolted in fright. She tripped over her word so badly that she early bit het tenger.

She was at a loss for worth. "Zach, Mr. Larson, L.-

"oh my gosh, Wendy What on earth are you telling Mes. Larson?

Zach yanked her over as he observed Hugh's and Serena's expressions. Their expressions were surprisingly calm, and they said nothing

Zach wasn't sure how they felt, so he quickly apologized. Then, he dragged Wendy away, and, for once, he lost his cool

"Haven't you caused enough trouble, Wendy? How does telling Mrs. Larson about Serena benefit her or the company? Please, just drop it."

Upon heating Zach's words, Wendy realized that there was no sabraging the situation. So, she broke down and flung bersell into his embrace

"I'm not trying to cause trouble here! I know you like Serena, so you'd do anything to protect her, no matter what Mrs. Larson does. It's Serena who's being stubborn now. She'll only come to her senses when an outsider Mrs. Larson forces her away."

Wendy continued sobbing as she said, "I just want you and Serena to be okay! If I have to, I'll apologize to them"

Crossing Hugh meant there was no way he'd let Zach off easily. Besides, Wendy had only meant well for him and Serena

Hence, Zach paused for a brief moment and finally gave in.

you were just trying to

sorry, Zach. I shouldn't have done

Zach at a loss

worried that Hugh's wife might really do something to hurt Serena after hearing Wendy's suggestions. After pondering for

Hugh's

over him, cool and

re to it. I

Wendy has mentioned is merely involved with Mr. Larson for work. There's nothing more i apologize for Wendy's reckless remarks, Mrs. Larson. I believe that these

which were resting on her lap, suddenly

filled

he really afraid of what Hugh's wife would do?"

instant, a warm hand

apologizing on her behall, then I'll accept it on my

back to

for her, Wendy had already taken her place

emotions instantly faded away. Tenderly, she grabbed Hugh's hand as she

actually bothered by the

hands were clasped together felt like a dapper to Zach's

he had cherished so much, merely

of them to

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palm, the sharp

walked up to him and said. "You

long, Mr. Foster

relaxed Suppressing

midway and tied around to take a photo of Hugh and his wife conversing. In the frame, they were leaning in close to each other, but beyond the

To Hugh, you're just a hidden and unwanted person

tucked the damning photo away, planning to show it to Serena when the time was right. He needed to show

withdrew his hand first and said. "I've already talked to my

suggesting that they left

But every moment of Zach's indecision seemed to pull Serena's thoughts along To Hugh,

what was on Hugh's mind. The banquet was dull,

faded, and so did the