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Chapter 2 The man who knocked me off my feet

Word Count: 803    |    Released on: 08/12/2025

genius's imagination. Exposed brick walls, low jazz spilling from hidden speakers, the air was warm with perfume and expensive whiskey. I felt out of place the second walked

assortment of expensive looking drinks were arranged on the glass table. The men seated around the table appeared to be in their mid to late thirties. All in expensive looking suits

nd quiet. The fabric catching just enough light to suggest money, without th

shed and turned to me with a smile that said "relax" before introducing me to the group of men. They all said hello with equa

hy we had our phones taken. A few heartbeats later, strong hands tapped my forearm. When I looked up, I saw generous lips asking me something but unfortunately, all of my senses had stoppe

speaks. Who makes you forget you were supposed to be careful. His suit wasn't as sharp as the others, his watch a little scuff

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smiling

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as all, no explanation, just sometimes. Cherry's laughter echoed from across the table, a reminder of where I was and what I'd sa

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. "Since

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u here

ust say I'm here to

cribbled on the small note, asking if I was doing okay. I looked towards her and gave her a thumbs u

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with Robin. Is that

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communicate. I nodded as she stood up with he

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Contents

Chapter 1 Caught between choices Chapter 2 The man who knocked me off my feet Chapter 3 Hollow Chapter 4 Old bruises Chapter 5 Ghost from the past Chapter 6 Being seen and wanting to hide Chapter 7 Guards down Chapter 8 Heart to heart Chapter 9 Labels and what not Chapter 10 Disclosures
Chapter 11 Unexpected guest
Chapter 12 Past wrapped in thorns
Chapter 13 Culinary dreams
Chapter 14 Blueprints
Chapter 15 Ember
Chapter 16 The launch
Chapter 17 Late night confession
Chapter 18 Bridging gaps
Chapter 19 The introduction
Chapter 20 Unexpected guest
Chapter 21 Resurfaced history
Chapter 22 Family ties
Chapter 23 Sanctuary
Chapter 24 Broken ties
Chapter 25 Mine to love
Chapter 26 Whispers of the heart
Chapter 27 Unlikely pair
Chapter 28 Shadows of unanswered questions
Chapter 29 Nostalgia
Chapter 30 Heart-to-heart
Chapter 31 Intoxicated
Chapter 32 It all comes crashing down
Chapter 33 Guilt with teeth
Chapter 34 The coalition
Chapter 35 Same book different cover
Chapter 36 Peace offering
Chapter 37 Unclouded perception
Chapter 38 Discarded uncertainties
Chapter 39 Soft lunch
Chapter 40 Rhythm and routines
Chapter 41 Unplanned girls night
Chapter 42 The move
Chapter 43 Sharing lives and spaces
Chapter 44 Candied morning on a platter
Chapter 45 Tickled pink
Chapter 46 Movie date night
Chapter 47 Hushed voices in uncharted territory
Chapter 48 Guest in a half-written story
Chapter 49 Meeting the ex wife
Chapter 50 Unpleasant territory
Chapter 51 Gleaming token
Chapter 52 A tapestry of euphoria
Chapter 53 Little voices and big questions
Chapter 54 Unspoken sting
Chapter 55 Family Traditions
Chapter 56 Breakfast revelation
Chapter 57 Blank spaces
Chapter 58 Whispers of curiosity
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