Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 101

Hugh stood with his back to Serena, his long fingers unfastening his tic.

"I'm not going to do anything. Don't worry. Get some rest."

He didn't leave her any room for negotiation, and Serena didn't push it any further.

After changing into a fresh set of pajamas, Serena lay in bed, scrolling through her phone. Moments later, Hugh walked out of the bathroom, wearing a neatly tied robe, his toned muscles faintly visible beneath the fabric.

Serena averted her gaze, then set her phone aside and shut her eyes tightly. She said urgently, "I'm going to sleep now."

Hugh's eyes traced the outline of her figure under the blanket. His voice dropped to a soft murmur as he said, "Good night."

He walked over to the bed and turned off the bedside lamp for her before quietly making his way to the small couch.

The spacious room fell silent, with only their steady breathing filling the space.

At dawn, Serena stirred awake in the unfamiliar room. Her sleep had been restless. As she had woken up early, she rose quietly, careful not to make a sound.

room, she spotted Hugh curled up on the

steps, making sure not to wake him as she

room.

maids had just started their morning duties and greeted

her way to the kitchen for a glass of

then, a maid entered with a phone in hand. "Ms. Jansen, it's a call from the

"At this hor

what could have happened

brows furrowed as she took

to talk some sense into Serena! Her father was so furious that

morning, he even coughed up blood. His health is

shouldn't you be calling

herself a glass of water, she said sharply, "If you still have the energy to call and complain, it sounds like my father isn't in critical condition." "Serena! Why is it

right here," Serena said before taking a sip of water, letting its warmth

dying because of you! Get to the hospital right

Serena could hear a string of

thought, "Who coughs like that without gasping for

call Rachel out

as she asked, "Why are you calling the Larson family at 5:00 am and disturbing Mr. Larson Senior's rest? Be careful, or the Larsons might just cut ties with