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.

to her

do with you

whole body trembled. The baby wasn't even

they couldn't do anything.

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

already walking away. He was cold and distant,

her a

heard nothing from him that night. Instead,

assistant who texted her.

working late. Please

the big, empty room, Sarah

so perfect for Serena after marrying into the

she was met

covered her face in

her social feed,

relive the fleeting

the center

saw two

plans for

Terrace

city, Sky Terrace

kind of place made for photos and

now, with her new status as Mrs. Larson, she

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

as "Mrs.

table next to theirs and cheerfully began picking out

outfit for tomorrow.

Tonight, she still had a

she composed a

message to Howard, exaggerating

every detail—claiming Serena was