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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 53 : A Father's Warning
The evening air was quiet as Richard stepped out onto the back patio, sipping a glass of water. The sky had begun to turn orange and purple, signaling the end of the day. Inside, he could hear Ann singing softly to the baby, a lullaby that had quickly become a favorite. Richard smiled. These peace...