Returning with Triple Treasures: My CEO Husband Is Obsessed novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Playing the Game

once

a pretty advanced fix for a kid his age.

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Skyler loaded up a saved game file.

An opponent’s high score was already displayed on the screen, a number so high it looked almost unbeatable. Skyler glanced at Isabella, and she understood–their mission was to top it.

Seeing the determined look in his eyes, Isabella felt her own competitive spirit kick in.

She didn’t play often, but when she was younger, her sister Hannah had been obsessed with gaming, so Isabella had spent plenty of time helping her grind through levels. And lately, with her son being such a fan, she’d picked up more than a few tips just from watching him.

So even though she was rusty, she still knew her way around a controller.

In the first few rounds, Isabella’s moves were clumsy, but she and Skyler quickly found a rhythm together.

As she got more comfortable, her timing improved, and before long they were pulling off combos she hadn’t thought possible. They finished with a seriously high score.

Skyler cheered, bouncing lightly on the couch. Since a high–five wa

pressing their cheeks together in celebration.

tricky with their hands full, they settled for leaning in and

But even with their strong teamwork, when the final tally flashed on screen, they were still just short of the opponent’s record.

That saved score belonged to a real player–someone clearly very skilled–and it was obvious the little guy had been trying to beat it for a while.

Watching his face fall slightly, Isabella suddenly felt fired up.

“It’s okay, buddy. Let’s try ag

again.”

What Isabella didn’t know was that Skyler was already ranked in the top ten players nationally in this type of game.

Even playing solo, hardly anyone could outperform his personal best.

She thought they were just a mom–and–son team taking on a tough score, but in reality, they were up against what was basically a legendary run.

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Skyler nodded, deeply encouraged.

At home, not only did Mommy never play games with him, she usually reminded him to take breaks and not overdo it.

“We’re getting closer! One more try,”

“Let’s go again!”

“We’ve got this round for sure.”

“Almost there–just a little steadier next time.”

And so they kept going, playing from afternoon straight into evening.

Somewhere along the way, Isabella got completely absorbed, and they ended up sharing a cup of instant ramen and a whole

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Chapter 187 Playing the Game

assortment of snacks from the pantry.

Each time they inched closer to beating the score, they’d fall just a little short.

it was one of those situations where a game just pulls you in.

Sometimes even grown–ups couldn’t resist.

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Finally, Isabella set down the controller, exhausted, and sank back into the couch cushions. “Alright, I’m calling it. Let’s pick this up another day.

“The best challenges aren’t meant to be finished in one sitting anyway. Sometimes you gotta step back to come back stronger.”

Even though they hadn’t won, Skyler had loved every minute.

He crawled onto Isabella’s lap and gently massaged her fingers, where the buttons had left faint marks on her skin.

He never would’ve guessed his mom had this kind of talent for gaming.

There weren’t many people who could keep up with him like that.

“But who exactly is this opponent you’ve got saved?” Isabella asked suddenly.

This was an offline game, not connected to the internet.

So any high scores had to have been set locally.

The people playing with Jason these past few days were just the household staff, right?

As soon as the words left Isabella’s mouth, Skyler’s little hands, which had been massaging hers, went still.

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