Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 214

The contract, in black and white, was now in Serena's hands.

Without hesitation, she followed Hugh as they prepared to head home. Once in the car, Serena turned her head to look at Hugh.

"Thank you for standing up for me today."

Hugh didn't respond or say a word. The dappled light from outside flickered across his chiseled features.

As always, Serena couldn't quite read his expression.

Just like every time before, she never understood why Hugh always seemed to show up just when she needed help. She wasn't bothered by the lack of response.

But recalling the way Hugh had left that day, his mood shifting unpredictably, left her uneasy. She couldn't help herself, leaning closer.

Her delicate hand rested next to his large palm-one small, one large, one sun- kissed, the other fair. The contrast was striking.

"We're still the best of allies, right?" Serena asked cautiously, her nose nearly brushing against his shoulder.

Her voice was so close, in almost a whisper.

resist turning his head, and that bright smile filled his vision. Her eyes sparkled, even more dazzling than the sunlight filtering through

caught off guard, before

"Yeah."

of allies,

into the sky. He pursed his lips, feeling a warmth spread through him. The sunlight was soft,

the light, blurted out, "Today is a nice

let the sunlight hurt your eyes," Hugh replied instinctively, reaching his hand

Serena's heart inexplicably raced- she always forgot that Hugh was much older than her and tended to look after

he was

the car was thick with

but glance at them. She

hated flirting couples

finally make

only hope he wouldn't be the only one

Crestview Bay parking lot, Celeste dropped them off and then drove away. Serena glanced at the time. It was still early. She considered whether she should stop by a pet store to pick up some supplies

familiar voice called out from behind.

set in immediately. Of all places, she

around, already