Game Over No Second Chances

Serena cherished and adored—was the rare exception to the rule.

Calvin's eyes were half-lidded with exhaustion as he muttered, "I'm tired, Eric.

Take me back to the nursing home."

"Yes, Grandpa." Eric shot Sarah a cold glance before wheeling Calvin away.

As Calvin exited, the rest of the guests quietly dispersed.

This was already the second engagement party. Sarah was heavily pregnant and

had just been publicly rebuked by Calvin himself. It was clear the Larson family

didn't care for her at all.

No one saw any point in sticking around. In mere moments, what was meant to be

a grand celebration had completely unraveled.

Eric and Melissa, already expecting things to fall apart, calmly left after instructing

Cole to keep Sarah in check.

The once-bustling banquet hall now felt cold and empty.

Cole's expression matched the chill in the room. "The driver's waiting downstairs. I

have to go back to the office. I don't have time to take you home."

"But it's our engagement day... You're really not staying with me tonight?" Sarah

clutched at his sleeve with pleading eyes.

her belly. "And

with you

wasn't even stable yet.

they couldn't do anything.

with frustration. "Can't you stay... just

later," he said, already walking away. He was

a backward

from him that night. Instead, it was

assistant who texted her.

is still working late.

the big, empty room, Sarah could only

so perfect for Serena after marrying into the

was met with nothing

her face

her

relive the fleeting

the center of

she saw two of

plans

at Sky Terrace the

city, Sky Terrace

kind of place made

new status as Mrs. Larson, she

mind. Should she surprise

as "Mrs. Larson"

secretly booked the table next to theirs and cheerfully began

outfit for tomorrow.

could wait. Tonight, she still had

she composed a

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was