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.

turning his head, and that bright smile filled his vision. Her eyes sparkled, even

moment, he found himself staring, caught off guard, before quickly

"Yeah."

the best of allies, she wondered why he couldn't even

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 cheeks flush

blurted out, "Today

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

darkened suddenly, but Serena's heart inexplicably raced- she always forgot

if he was used to

the car was thick

couldn't help but glance at them. She wished someone would install a partition

hated flirting couples the

would finally make things official with

wouldn't be the only one suffering

away. Serena glanced at the time. It was still early. She considered whether she should stop by

voice called

headache set in immediately. Of all places, she

around,