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Chapters
CHAPTER 1: The First Mistake
CHAPTER 2: Office Cold War
CHAPTER 3: Tensions Rise
CHAPTER 4: Unwanted Attention
CHAPTER 5: Late Night At Work
CHAPTER 6: The Kiss
CHAPTER 7: Giving In
CHAPTER 8: Cold Morning
CHAPTER 9: Rising From The Pain
CHAPTER 10: Back Home
CHAPTER 11: Signs And Symptoms
CHAPTER 12: Panic Mode
CHAPTER 13: The Revelation
CHAPTER 14: Penthouse Ultimatum
CHAPTER 15: Moving In
CHAPTER 16: Co-Living Chaos
CHAPTER 17: Cracks Appear
CHAPTER 18: The First Doctor Visit
CHAPTER 19: Unspoken Feelings
CHAPTER 20: A Night In
CHAPTER 21: The Ex Returns
CHAPTER 22: Jealousy Sparks
CHAPTER 23: The Almost Kiss
CHAPTER 24: Defending Her
CHAPTER 25: Ann's Success
CHAPTER 26: A Real Smile
CHAPTER 27: Falling Slowly
CHAPTER 28: The Setup
CHAPTER 29: Boardroom Betrayal
CHAPTER 30: Shattered Trust
CHAPTER 31: No Goodbye
CHAPTER 32: Richard Regrets
CHAPTER 33: Search Begins
CHAPTER 34: Alone And Pregnant
CHAPTER 35: Due Date Nears
CHAPTER 36: A Lead
CHAPTER 37: Found Her In Labor
CHAPTER 38: A New Beginning
CHAPTER 39: Fatherhood Shift
CHAPTER 40: Apologies Begin
CHAPTER 41: The Truth Revealed
CHAPTER 42: The Confrontation
CHAPTER 43: A Plea For Mercy
CHAPTER 44: Anger And Understanding
CHAPTER 45: Winning Her Back
CHAPTER 46: The Grand Gesture
CHAPTER 47: A Small Yes
CHAPTER 48: Richard's Vulnerability
CHAPTER 49: The First 'I Love You'
CHAPTER 50 : The Unexpected Guest
CHAPTER 51 : Disapproving Eyes
CHAPTER 52 : The Tension At Dinner
CHAPTER 53 : A Father's Warning
CHAPTER 54 : Ann's Breaking Point
CHAPTER 55 : Richard Stands His Ground
CHAPTER 56: Proving Her Worth
CHAPTER 57 : A Glimpse Of Truth
CHAPTER 58: Bonding Over Innocence
CHAPTER 59: Ann Saves The Day
CHAPTER 60: Wounds From The Past
CHAPTER 61: The Last Test
CHAPTER 62: A Rainy Realization
CHAPTER 63: The First 'Grandpa'
CHAPTER 64: The Olive Branch
CHAPTER 65: Acceptance At Last
CHAPTER 66: A Family United
CHAPTER 67:Meeting Her Mother
CHAPTER 68: The Proposal
CHAPTER 69: Shadows Before The Wedding
CHAPTER 70: The Perfect Day Turns Dark
CHAPTER 71: Justice Is Coming
CHAPTER 72: The Real Wedding
CHAPTER 73: A Letter From Prison
CHAPTER 74: Safe In Our Arms
CHAPTER 75: A New Beginning
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CHAPTER 24: Defending Her
The sun was just beginning to set, painting the sky in soft orange and purple shades. The living room in Richard's penthouse was quiet, except for the faint ticking of the clock. Ann sat curled up on the sofa, sipping warm tea and reading a baby book. Her belly had grown noticeably, and she could ...