Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 416

However, Hugh lightly tapped Serena's shoulder. "Your zipper."

Serena turned her head and only then realized she hadn't fully zipped up the back of her dress in her rush to get there. The slight twist of her body had exposed part of her back.

Mortified, she immediately reached for it, but the more she fumbled, the harder it was to fix. Her fingers trembled, and her cheeks began to burn with

embarrassment.

Then, Hugh reached out and said, "Let me help."

"Okay," Serena mumbled, hiding her face behind her hands.

Everything felt like chaos tonight. She'd been so focused on putting on a show, playing her part, and getting Hugh to rest that she hadn't even noticed her zipper wasn't fully closed.

And the worst part? For a split second, she'd actually thought Hugh might give her a grateful hug, like her friends would have.

ridiculous. That was something girls did

was thankful he had offered to help. Quietly, she swept her hair to one side, exposing the back of her neck and leaving herself

his voice stopped

she said without thinking. "We'll

back of her dress, then turned and

into a fist,

all it took

She was so much younger than he was, and she was smiling up at him with wide, unguarded eyes. He felt a rush of heat

might be too innocent to realize that every little step she took toward him chipped away at his

Next to his large bed stood a newly prepared one. It

returned with the glass of warm milk he'd declined earlier, placing it on the bedside table. She'd even added two

spoke with Mr. Larson Senior. Since she knew you hadn't been sleeping well, she thought sharing a bed might disturb your rest. So, she

Hugh's eyes calmed instantly. Yes, Serena really

maid stepped out, she leaned in and whispered, "MR Larson Senior told me to remind you that Mrs. Larson is thoughtful, and maybe you