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.

bright smile filled his vision. Her eyes sparkled, even more dazzling than the

he found himself staring, caught off guard, before quickly

"Yeah."

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

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

the light, blurted out, "Today is

hurt your eyes," Hugh replied instinctively, reaching his hand

world around her darkened suddenly, but Serena's heart inexplicably raced- she always forgot that Hugh was much older than her

if he was used

in the car was thick with

glance at them. She wished

hated flirting couples the

when Hugh would finally make things official

wouldn't be the only one suffering through

still early. She considered whether she should stop by a pet store to pick up some supplies for

she hesitated, a familiar voice called out from

immediately. Of all places, she

turned around,