Game Over No Second Chances

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Zach's heart sank at the two words "my man".

He was desperate to confront Serena, to demand an explanation. He couldn't believe that after the thirteen years of love they shared, she could simply move on from it all.

He also wanted to ask her, "Do you really want to be Hugh's mistress?"

But the words caught in his throat. He thought of the Foster Group and couldn't bring himself to speak.

He had already lost Serena, and he couldn't bring himself to risk losing everything else for the

sake of love.

Serena returned home in a great mood. She had just sunk into the soft couch when her phone. lit up with a message from a familiar number.

"Next month, my orchestra will perform in Javerton. Could you help me with composing the music?" The message was followed by a cute cat emoji..

Serena immediately remembered who it was. It was Ruth Wright, the head of a renowned international orchestra and a famous composer and pianist.

She had worked with Ruth for a while. They didn't have the usual pretentiousness of composers, but their talent was unmatched by most. They hit it off immediately, collaborating effortlessly.

Ruth had been deeply absorbed in her music, while Serena had chosen her love with Zach. Ruth never knew

must have heard that Serena had returned to Javerton, and it seemed she

reconnect.

at the café they used to frequent. On the week

now a three-story, upscale establishment, popular with influencers. The second and third floors were reserved for afternoon tea, catering to the

booked the most expensive booth on the third floor. Ruth arrived right

a well-known figure, Ruth was fully covered. She was wearing sunglasses,

no trace of her identity exposed. Not a single

confidently across from Serena, flashing

get

beautiful

It's hard to tickets to your shows,

genuinely happy to see an old friend after so

took off her sunglasses, and winked

who swore she'd stay in Yellowbrook

been making a name for yourself lately. What made you think of.

of ideas, so I thought I'd borrow some inspiration from

their conversation flowed as effortlessly