Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 423

Everyone in the living room had their own agenda. Only Serena, heart pounding with dread, rushed after Calvin to the hospital. A chill seeped into her bones.

She'd just let the rest of them tear each other apart like wild dogs—Calvin didn't deserve to be caught in this mess.

Outside, Serena kept her head down, fumbling for the doctor's number on her phone as she hurried forward—only to collide with a solid, familiar chest.

"Grandpa's just having one of his old episodes. It's not life-threatening. Don't be afraid," Hugh said gently, steadying her trembling arm.

Only when he saw the panic in her eyes start to fade did he glance toward the living room. His face turned cold at the sight of the schemers still lingering inside.

"You've already got what you wanted. Or would you like me to have someone show you out?"

A heavy silence followed. That was clearly a dismissal.

Howard and Rachel hadn't managed to secure a wedding, but at least they'd gotten the engagement party they wanted. Knowing better than to push their luck, they left quietly.

Eric and Melissa went to rest, leaving only Sarah and Cole behind.

Hugh took Serena's hand and walked toward the door, barely sparing Cole a glance.

"Handle your own engagement. Serena and I won't be attending another one. We've got no interest in putting on a second show."

Serena couldn't agree more. Anything involving Cole's side of the family was just exhausting. Without realizing it, she leaned into Hugh's comforting warmth.

"I really hope Grandpa's okay."

"He will be," Hugh assured her. "Let me take you home. You need rest."

And with that, they left.

Sarah clung to Cole's arm. "Cole, even if it's just an engagement party, it still makes us official, doesn't it?"