Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 214

The contract, in black and white, was now in Serena's hands.

Without hesitation, she followed Hugh as they prepared to head home. Once in the car, Serena turned her head to look at Hugh.

"Thank you for standing up for me today."

Hugh didn't respond or say a word. The dappled light from outside flickered across his chiseled features.

As always, Serena couldn't quite read his expression.

Just like every time before, she never understood why Hugh always seemed to show up just when she needed help. She wasn't bothered by the lack of response.

But recalling the way Hugh had left that day, his mood shifting unpredictably, left her uneasy. She couldn't help herself, leaning closer.

Her delicate hand rested next to his large palm—one small, one large, one sun-kissed, the other fair. The contrast was striking.

"We're still the best of allies, right?" Serena asked cautiously, her nose nearly brushing against his shoulder.

Her voice was so close, in almost a whisper.

Hugh finally couldn't resist turning his head, and that bright smile filled his vision. Her eyes sparkled, even more dazzling than the sunlight filtering through the trees.

For a moment, he found himself staring, caught off guard, before quickly looking away again.

"Yeah."

Serena tilted her head, confused. If they were indeed the best of allies, she wondered why he couldn't even look her in the eyes.

Hugh gazed out the window, his eyes following the trees blurring past, the morning light seeping into the sky. He pursed his lips, feeling a warmth spread through him. The sunlight was soft, almost too warm, and it made his cheeks flush slightly.

Serena, squinting from the light, blurted out, "Today is a nice day."

"Don't let the sunlight hurt your eyes," Hugh replied instinctively, reaching his hand up to shield her from the bright sun.

The world around her darkened suddenly, but Serena's heart inexplicably raced—she always forgot that Hugh was much older than her and tended to look after her in these small ways… as if he was used to caring for her.