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 couch, still deep in

her steps, making sure not to wake him

room.

their morning duties and greeted her softly

to the kitchen for a

with a phone in hand. "Ms. Jansen, it's a call from the Jansen family. They might

"At this hor

She wondered what could have

furrowed as

"Mr. Larson Senior, you have to talk some sense into Serena! Her

he even coughed up blood. His health is

be calling a doctor

put the call or speakerphone while dismissing the maid with a wave. As she poured herself a glass of water, she said sharply, "If you still have the energy to call and complain, it

sip of water, letting its warmth

dying because of you! Get to the hospital right

a string of exaggerated, overly

thought, "Who coughs like that

to call Rachel out on it. Instead,

the Larson family at 5:00 am and disturbing