Chapter 51 Protective Instincts
Richard: POV
I leaned against my black Mercedes, watching Camellia stumble out of the restaurant. ‘When did seeing her like this start affecting me so much?’ The thought hit me unexpectedly as I took in her appearance. But looking at her now, I couldn't deny the uncomfortable tightness in my chest....
Chapters
1. Chapter 1 A Drunken Night
2. Chapter 2 After the Encounter
3. Chapter 3 Double Jeopardy
4. Chapter 4 Danger on All Sides
5. Chapter 5 Destiny's Crossroads
6. Chapter 6 Responsibility and Deals
7. Chapter 7 Deal Terms
8. Chapter 8 Unexpected Connections
9. Chapter 9 Confessions and Temptations
10. Chapter 10 Confessions and Retreat
11. Chapter 11 The Sympathetic Pregnancy Dilemma
12. Chapter 12 Confrontations and Warnings
13. Chapter 13 Pretend Sweetness and Real Entanglement
14. Chapter 14 Shadows in the Heart
15. Chapter 15 Dressed in White
16. Chapter 16 Engagement
17. Chapter 17 Wedding Night
18. Chapter 18 Wedding Dress Trial
19. Chapter 19 Vows and Bouquets
20. Chapter 20 Conflict and Heat Behind the Vows
21. Chapter 21 Intoxicating Trap
22. Chapter 22 Scars and Responsibility
23. Chapter 23 Subtle Shifts
24. Chapter 24 Weathering the Storm
25. Chapter 25 Temporary Peace and Sudden Mission
26. Chapter 26 Operation Nighthawk
27. Chapter 27 Surprising Skills
28. Chapter 28 Late Night Confessions
29. Chapter 29 The Beginning of Cohabitation
30. Chapter 30 Beneath the Surface
31. Chapter 31 Ghosts of the Past
32. Chapter 32 Intimate Moments
33. Chapter 33 Unexpected Discoveries
34. Chapter 34 Brothers, Sisters, and Brewing Suspicions
35. Chapter 35 Shadows of the Past
36. Chapter 36 Broken Masks
37. Chapter 37 Cracks in Trust
38. Chapter 38 Unexpected Truth
39. Chapter 39 On the Edge of Truth
40. Chapter 40 Honesty and Transformation
41. Chapter 41 Beneath the Surface
42. Chapter 42 A Subtle Approach
43. Chapter 43 Passion in the Night
44. Chapter 44 Lilies and Promises in the Graveyard
45. Chapter 45 The Man Behind the Mask
46. Chapter 46 Deep Secrets and Impending Crisis
47. Chapter 47 Crisis Signal
48. Chapter 48 Inside Job
49. Chapter 49 True Colors
50. Chapter 50 Aftermath and Rebuilding
51. Chapter 51 Protective Instincts
52. Chapter 52 Intimate Fusion
53. Chapter 53 Morning After
54. Chapter 54 Crisis Looming
55. Chapter 55 Silent Protection
56. Chapter 56 Gentle Secrets
57. Chapter 57 Autumn Whispers in LA
58. Chapter 58 Danger Lurks
59. Chapter 59 The Secret Guardian
60. Chapter 60 Closing the Net
61. Chapter 61 Pieces of Truth - Camellia's Awakening
62. Chapter 62 The Weight of Truth and the Redemption of Intimacy
63. Chapter 63 Birthday Gift and Unexpected Encounter
64. Chapter 64 A Strategic Decision
65. Chapter 65 Golden Feast
66. Chapter 66 Protection and Freedom
67. Chapter 67 Cracks in the Ice
68. Chapter 68 Aftershocks and Undercurrents
69. Chapter 69 Crossing Flight Paths
70. Chapter 70 Sunset Return
71. Chapter 71 The Sunflower Protocol
72. Chapter 72 Deep Night Passion
73. Chapter 73 The Sweet Sabotage
74. 74 The Taste of Memory
75. Chapter 75 Hidden Heartbeat
76. Chapter 76 Love Without Boundaries
77. Chapter 77 Memory Lane
78. Chapter 78 San Francisco Romance
79. Chapter 79 Business Intuition
80. Chapter 80 Dangerous Game
81. Chapter 81 Visiting Bloom Digital & Taking a Stand
82. Chapter 82 Unexpected Visitor
83. Chapter 83 Paternity Leave
84. Chapter 84 Gilded Cage
85. Chapter 85 Safe Harbor
86. Chapter 86 Birth Pains
87. Chapter 87 Weightless Moments
88. Chapter 88 Silent Snow, Love Never Absent
89. Chapter 89 Mission and Choice
90. Chapter 90 The Moment of Life
91. Chapter 91 Lies and Truth
92. Chapter 92 Reunion
93. Chapter 93 Understanding and Departure
94. Chapter 94 Homecoming
95. Chapter 95 First Light with Nola
96. Chapter 96 Learning to Be a Father
97. Chapter 97 Intentions Questioned
98. Chapter 98 Family Expectations
99. Chapter 99 Maternal Instincts
100. Chapter 100 The Last Chance
101. Chapter 101 The Client's Price
102. 102 Sweet Mornings and Airport Surprises
103. Chapter 103 Unexpected Encounters
104. Chapter 104 Carousel Horses and Shadows Beyond the Gate
105. Chapter 105 The Missing Baby
106. Chapter 106 Rooftop Rescue
107. Chapter 107 Trust and Betrayal
108. Chapter 108 Escape to Vermont
109. Chapter 109 Mountain Revelations
110. Chapter 110 Heartbroken Confession
111. Chapter 111 The Boundary Dilemma
112. Chapter 112 Waiting and Resolve
113. Chapter 113 Where The Heart Leads
114. Chapter 114 Illusions of Moving On
115. Chapter 115 Playing the Part
116. Chapter 116 My Cat, Nash
117. Chapter 117 Professional Connections
118. Chapter 118 Impulsive Kiss
119. Chapter 119 Dream Border
120. Chapter 120 The Gym Hunting Game
121. Chapter 121 Forbidden Stirrings
122. Chapter 122 The Long Game
123. Chapter 123 Blurred Boundaries
124. Chapter 124 Just the Beginning
125. Chapter 125 Unexpected Accusations
126. Chapter 126 False Accusations
127. Chapter 127 Unfinished Words
128. Chapter 128 The Art of Climbing
129. Chapter 129 Prisoner of the Heart
130. Chapter 130 Caught in the Act
131. Chapter 131 Warmth on My Back
132. Chapter 132 Sin and Protection
133. Chapter 133 Steam and Dreams
134. Chapter 134 Righteous Revenge
135. Chapter 135 Shadows of Desire
136. Chapter 136 Self-Loathing
137. Chapter 137 The Late Night Call
138. Chapter 138 Forbidden Heartbeat
139. Chapter 139 The Space Between Us
140. Chapter 140 Unexpected Favor
141. Chapter 141 Unexpected Responsibility
142. Chapter 142 Family Confrontation and a Call to Duty
143. Chapter 143 Los Angeles Operation
144. Chapter 144 Following Your Heart
145. Chapter 145 Return and Revelation
146. Chapter 146 Broken Hearts and Whispered Promises
147. Chapter 147 Rainy Night
148. Chapter 148 The Morning Calm
149. Chapter 149 An Unexpected Visitor
150. Chapter 150 The Price of Protection
151. Chapter 151 Shifting Roles
152. Chapter 152 Progress
153. Chapter 153 Sincerity and Commitment
154. Chapter 154 Midnight Cravings
155. Chapter 155 Sunrise Solidarity
156. Chapter 156 Boston Dreams
157. Chapter 157 The Waiting Game
158. Chapter 158 Blessings in Disguise
159. 159 Intimate Interaction
160. Chapter 160 Soaked in Desire
161. Chapter 161 Unexpected Discoveries
162. Chapter 162 Suspicious Moves
163. Chapter 163 Quick Reflexes
164. Chapter 164 Campus Promises
165. Chapter 165 Confession and Consequences
166. Chapter 166 Scars and Resolve
167. Chapter 167 Face to Face
168. Chapter 168 An Unexpected Birthday Surprise
169. Chapter 169 Sweet Surrender
170. 170 Our Turn
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