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.

and his eyes drifted to her belly. "And what exactly

do with you

baby wasn't even stable

they couldn't do anything.

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

already walking away. He was cold and distant,

her a

word, she heard nothing from him that night. Instead,

assistant who texted her.

still working late.

big, empty room,

everything so perfect for Serena after marrying

she was met

her

opened her social

relive the

had been the

saw two of her

making plans for

Terrace

high above the city, Sky

was the kind of place made for photos and for

her new status as Mrs.

her mind. Should she surprise

as "Mrs. Larson" a

the table next to theirs and cheerfully

outfit for tomorrow.

she still had a

composed a

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was