Game Over No Second Chances

Wendy couldn't afford to let Hugh find out that she'd threatened to cripple Serena's hand. She broke out in a cold sweat and quickly lowered her head, trying to slip past Hugh like nothing had happened.

A sharp meow rang out suddenly.

Wendy's legs turned to lead as she slowly looked up.

Hugh wasn't just carrying his coat. There was a soaked kitten in his arms.

It was Snuggle.

That little rascal had scratched her and escaped. It turned out he ran off and went to look for Hugh.

She gritted her teeth. However, she thought to herself that Serena was already crippled now. So what if she hadn't caught the cat?noveldrama

She hurried to leave.

"Hold on."

Hugh's voice rang out abruptly. His rain-damp hair clung to the sides of his face, making his sharp eyes seem even more chilling.

"Was it you who used my cat to threaten my wife?"

Wendy froze in place.

Before she could respond, the building's security staff surrounded the entrance and pulled out a long banner.

"Emergency drill in progress. Residents, please don't panic. The ambulance is just part of the drill."

"What?" Wendy shouted in disbelief.

If the ambulance was just for show, then Serena...

A chime sounded behind her as the elevator doors slid open.

Serena rushed out, panting, and ran straight toward Hugh. She scooped up the soaked Snuggle from his arms.

"Thank goodness Snuggle is okay! You got back just in time. And Snuggle was so brave, even tried to fight back."

She lifted the wet Snuggle and wanted to kiss him, but Hugh raised a hand to stop her.

"He's dirty."

Hugh impatiently pushed the damp kitten's head back toward himself and lifted him up by the scruff.

Snuggle meowed twice and sneezed loudly.

Hugh turned back to Wendy.

"There's still something that needs to be dealt with."

"What do you mean?"

Wendy trembled under the weight of his stare. But when she saw Serena unscathed, she shrieked hysterically.

"Why didn't you follow my instructions? Aren't you afraid if I really had the cat..."

"Ten minutes was enough to pull surveillance footage from the building."

Serena gently placed Snuggle back into Hugh's arms and slowly walked toward Wendy.

"I don't like being threatened. Wendy,

I was worried about Snuggle's

safety. But this wasn't Yellowbrook City, where the Fosters can do

whatever they want. This is Javerton City. You're on your own here.

"All you've got is Zach, and the only place you could have kept the

was

take Snuggle back

ins house. I was ready t

and

Wendy watched Serena approach. The cold glint in her eyes was so unfamiliar.

Where was the Serena who used to

speak softly and act so gently?

Wasn't she supposed to be

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soft-hearted? Why would she think

about striking first?

"Are you insane? It's just a cat!"

Serena sneered. "But you used that cat to try to ruin my hand. Don't act like you

don't know exactly how much he means to me."