Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 352

Hugh covered his mouth and gave a light cough. His usually cold gaze shifted away a little awkwardly from the person in front of him.

"Is your birthday coming up soon?"

Hm? Serena paused, a little surprised.

Hugh must have taken note of her birthday back when they registered their marriage. But her birthday had never really been a big deal.

In the past, there had been no family around, and her friends were all back in Javerton.

Sometimes she'd have dinner at a high class restaurant booked by Zach, sometimes a banquet in the penthouse of a luxury hotel. Before Zarena Group became successful, she and her colleagues would just share cake at home.

She nodded. "Yeah, my birthday's in a few days. But usually birthdays are when people give me gifts. Now, I'm trying to thank you. Isn't that kind of reversed?"

"It's not." Hugh paused for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "I plan to host a banquet under the guise of your birthday party. It'll be in the name of the Larson family."

He wanted to throw her a birthday party, but was worried she might feel burdened or pressured—so using the Larson family name would serve as a convenient

excuse.

Serena immediately understood.

being planned and her birthday was around the corner. As her "devoted husband,"

one outside would question whether their marriage was a cold, emotionless arrangement.

nodded

will be fully planned by you and the

a bit earlier for a

speak but hesitated. It

had no problem sending out invitations to her

he was throwing this party simply to fulfill

His expression darkened slightly.

banquet is more about meeting Grandpa's expectations AS for thanking you, why don't I cook you dinner instead? It'll be a chance to warm

scooped up Snuggle, who had wandered over with a plush toy in its mouth

ready to explore the

kitten kneading happily in her arms, then,

by the scruff

sans the

for shedding so much. You stay here and

silent approval of

one