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 what

with you

whole body trembled. The baby wasn't even stable yet.

they couldn't do anything.

you stay... just

said, already walking away. He

a

word, she heard nothing from him that

assistant who texted her.

working late. Please

the big, empty room, Sarah could only cry

for Serena after

she was met

covered her

her social feed,

relive the fleeting moment

had been the

she saw two of her

plans for

Terrace the

the city, Sky Terrace offered

was the kind of place made for photos and for showing

new status as Mrs. Larson,

sparked in her mind. Should she

as "Mrs.

booked the table next to theirs and cheerfully began picking

outfit for tomorrow.

tomorrow could wait. Tonight, she still had

composed

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was