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.

eyes drifted to her

do with

wasn't even stable yet. Even if he

they couldn't do anything.

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

walking away. He was

her a

heard nothing from him that night.

assistant who texted her.

Cole is still working late. Please

the big, empty room, Sarah could only cry

perfect for Serena

was met with nothing

covered her face in

her

relive the fleeting moment

the center of

saw two of

making plans for

Sky Terrace

Sky Terrace offered

of place made for photos

her new status as Mrs. Larson, she didn't

in her mind. Should she

"Mrs. Larson" a

to theirs and cheerfully

outfit for tomorrow.

could wait. Tonight, she still had

composed a

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was