Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 324

Hugh stepped off the gravel path and pushed open the door of the traditional restaurant. His cold, piercing gaze was like a blade pressing against Sarah's back.

A chill ran down her spine as sweat beaded at her temples. She turned around stiffly, just in time to catch a glimpse of a dark figure brushing past her shoulder.

Hugh walked right by her without so much as a glance, but the chill he brought with him lingered in the air like a storm front.

Sarah turned her head slowly, almost mechanically. There he was, tall and imposing, now standing protectively beside Serena.

His eyes were dark, unreadable, but his low voice cut through the tension like steel. "As long as I'm part of the Larson family, the Larson family will always have Serena's back.

"You're so eager to have her go crawling back to beg you and Howard. What is it, Sarah? Are you hoping that I drop dead soon?"

Sarah opened her mouth to explain, but Serena was faster. She tugged on Hugh's sleeve with a frown.

"It was just a pointless argument. Don't say things like that. It's bad luck. You're going to live a long, healthy life, okay?"

Some things should never have been said out loud. Words had power.

Serena's disapproval was written all over her face, and she tugged his sleeve with

a bit more force. There was a flicker of anger in the gesture.

Sarah's explanation got caught in her throat. To her disbelief, Hugh's icy

thawed. His

That was out

go of his sleeve, feeling satisfied. She didn't even notice the stunned looks Chris

just admit

to get distracted by Hugh's uncharacteristic

through her as she

I've got nothing against you, Mr.

stopped you from cursing her without holding back," Hugh cut in

spotted the restaurant manager

shaman nearby who claims to be able

there. Maybe she can get rid of that negativity from her mouth and stop her from cursing everyone she

rid of the negativity

Sarah froze.

even react, the manager jumped in with an eager grin. "Oh, she's fantastic! A few minutes with the magic water, and all that bad energy

it's for Mrs. Larson's sister, I'll make sure she gets to her

have any problems after

"W-Wait... Hold on..."

of ritual? Was this some sort of "energy

to stop him,

er