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.

with you

baby wasn't even stable yet.

they couldn't do anything.

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

talk later," he said, already walking away. He was cold and distant, not

her a

from him

assistant who texted her.

is still working

big, empty room,

Serena after

met with nothing but

her face in

opened her

the fleeting

the center of

she saw two

making plans for

at Sky Terrace the next

high above the city, Sky Terrace offered panoramic views and

of place made for photos and for

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

sparked in her mind. Should she surprise them—and flaunt

as "Mrs. Larson"

secretly booked the table next to theirs and cheerfully began

outfit for tomorrow.

Tonight, she still

composed

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was