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.

filled his vision.

found himself staring, caught off

"Yeah."

were indeed the best of allies, she wondered why he couldn't even look her

the trees blurring past, the morning light seeping into the sky. He pursed his lips, feeling a warmth spread through him. The sunlight was soft, almost too warm, and it made his

light, blurted out, "Today is a

sunlight hurt your eyes," Hugh replied instinctively, reaching his hand up to shield her from the

always forgot

he was used to caring for

atmosphere in the car was thick with an unspoken

was driving, couldn't help but glance at them. She wished

flirting couples the

Hugh would finally make things

hope he wouldn't be the only one suffering through

them off and then drove away. Serena glanced at the time. It was still

voice called out from behind.

immediately. Of all places, she had to run into him

around, already