Game Over No Second Chances

Serena hurriedly rushed Anna to the hospital.

When Matthew Arnold arrived, Anna was just starting to regain consciousness. She clutched her husband's sleeve, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Why is Regina's life so bitter?"

"It's okay. As long as she's still alive, there's hope. Don't cry. We'll find the best medical team for her. Maybe, just maybe, she'll walk again someday..."

Matthew's own eyes were red from crying.

The couple clung tightly to each other in the hospital room.

Serena and Hugh tactfully withdrew into the hallway, not disturbing them.

No one knew how much time passed. Eventually, Matthew came out of the room, his face cold as ice as he stared at Hugh.

"Regina's car accident might be over and done with, but the matter of Cole calling off the engagement is far from settled! The engagement was already announced. Everyone knew about it.

"And now, just after my daughter became disabled, Cole couldn't wait to back out of it. Isn't that a blatant slap in the face to my family?"

Hugh had anticipated this. He stood up calmly and said, "The withdrawal from the engagement was indeed the Larson family's fault. Whatever compensation you desire, the Larson family will agree to it."

Matthew's eyes flickered between Hugh and Serena. Finally, unwilling to even look at a member of the Larson family, he settled his gaze on Serena.

"First, thank you for bringing my wife to the hospital. Second, there's something else I hope you can agree to."

"Please say it." Serena nodded, showing the utmost respect.

Matthew took a deep breath.

"You're a woman too. You understand how important a woman's reputation is. My daughter's leg is beyond saving. She'll likely spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

"In the investigation, there was something about a homeless man and my daughter... I hope you all can keep this matter strictly confidential. Protect my daughter's reputation.

"In exchange, I will make sure my wife stops treating your sister as a suspect. We'll end the matter here."

In other words, he wanted to stop the investigation altogether, and protect his daughter's dignity above all else.

The Arnold couple loved their daughter too much, and were ultimately afraid of the gossip and slander from the outside world.

Although Serena felt that the case still had more to uncover, with the Arnold family making this choice, she could only nod in agreement.

"I won't breathe a word of it."

"Thank you." Matthew visibly relaxed.

Then, he turned his sharp gaze to Hugh. "As for your family, I want to not only to protect my daughter's reputation, but also to avoid any nasty rumors! As for the engagement, I want the Larson family to take full responsibility. I want Cole himself to step forward and publicly announce the termination of the engagement."

Hugh raised an eyebrow slightly.

In other words, they wanted Cole to take the blame entirely on himself.

Under normal circumstances, Hugh might have refused for the sake of the Larson family. But this time, Cole was the one at fault.

"Alright. I'll arrange it."noveldrama

"Today I'm breaking off the engagement, giving your nephew back his freedom. In return, you have to keep that promise for the rest of Regina's life."

"I'll discuss it when I get back," Hugh said, agreeing without hesitation.

Only then did Matthew's stern expression soften a little. He turned and went back into the room to comfort his wife.

Meanwhile, Hugh and Serena left to report back to Calvin.

When Calvin heard the results, he wasn't surprised at all.