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

"Yeah."

tilted her head, confused. If they were indeed the best of allies, she wondered why he couldn't even look

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

squinting from the light, blurted out, "Today

replied instinctively, reaching his hand up to shield her

raced- she always forgot

as if he was used to

car was thick

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

flirting couples the

when Hugh would finally

hope he wouldn't be the only one suffering through their slow- burning

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 for her calico cat at

a familiar voice called

in immediately. Of all places,

around,