Chapter 32: Shattered Guard

1 Chapter 1: The Stranger’s Eyes 

2 Chapter 2: Coffee, Black, No Sugar 

3 Chapter 3: An Unwanted Gift 

4 Chapter 4: The Interruption 

5 Chapter 5: Sharp Words 

6 Chapter 6: Stormy Night 

7 Chapter 7: A Dangerous Gentleman 

8 Chapter 8: The Dinner Invitation 

9 Chapter 9: Roses, Too Many Roses 

10 Chapter 10: The Banter Game 

11 Chapter 11: First Spark 

12 Chapter 12: Running From Fire 

13 Chapter 13: Her Fears 

14 Chapter 14: The First Kiss 

15 Chapter 15: Running From Fire 

16 Chapter 16: His Confession 

17 Chapter 17: The Festival Lights 

18 Chapter 18: Jealousy Burns 

19 Chapter 19. Walls of Glass 

20 Chapter 20. Unspoken Truth 

21 Chapter 21: The Silk Wrapped 

22 Chapter 22: The Yacht Evening 

23 Chapter 23: The Dance 

24 Chapter 24: The Stubborn Heart 

25 Chapter 25: Fireworks Above, Fireworks Below 

26 Chapter 26: The Word ‘Mine’ 

27 Chapter 27: The Library Date 

28 Chapter 28: Falling Slowly 

29 Chapter 29: Fear of Surrender 

30 Chapter 30: The Jealous Man 

31 Chapter 31: Spoiled Rotten 

32 Chapter 32: Shattered Guard 

33 Chapter 33: A Whispered Promise 

34 Chapter 34: The Midnight Ride 

35 Chapter 35: The Art Gallery 

36 Chapter 36: Close Enough to Break 

37 Chapter 37: The Rival Appears 

38 Chapter 38: The Fire in His Eyes 

39 Chapter 39: Almost There 

40 Chapter 40: Her First Yes 

41 Chapter 41: The Phantom of Her Past 

42 Chapter 42: Her Doubt 

43 Chapter 43: Clash of Worlds 

44 Chapter 44: Running Away 

45 Chapter 45: The Search 

46 Chapter 46: Sharp Words, Soft Heart 

47 Chapter 47: The Confession 

48 Chapter 48: Too Precious to Lose 

49 Chapter 49: The Rooftop Night 

50 Chapter 50: Almost Love 

51 Chapter 51: Her Past Ex 

52 Chapter 52: The Unwanted Encounter 

53 Chapter 53: A Misstep 

54 Chapter 54: The Silent Treatment 

55 Chapter 55: Heart vs. Pride 

56 Chapter 56: Her Breaking Point 

57 Chapter 57: The Reunion 

58 Chapter 58: Her Almost Confession 

59 Chapter 59: Falling Faster 

60 Chapter 60: The Fear Returns 

61 Chapter 61: Paris in the Rain 

62 Chapter 62: The Lock Bridge 

63 Chapter 63: The Masquerade 

64 Chapter 64: The Balcony Kiss 

65 Chapter 65: When He Says Forever 

66 Chapter 66: Her Retreat 

67 Chapter 67: The Desert Night 

68 Chapter 68: Stars Above, You Below 

69 Chapter 69: The Truth About Him 

70 Chapter 70: Her Choice 

71 Chapter 71: The Threat 

72 Chapter 72: Holding On 

73 Chapter 73: The Confession 

74 Chapter 74: The Bridge of Fire 

75 Chapter 75: Her Birthday 

76 Chapter 76: Words Unspoken 

77 Chapter 77: The Partnership Plan 

78 Chapter 78: The Almost Goodbye 

79 Chapter 79: The Final Vow 

80 Chapter 80: Tears of Yes 

81 Chapter 81: The Wedding Vow Ring 

82 Chapter 82: The Cold Feet 

83 Chapter 83: He Holds On 

84 Chapter 84: The Evening Gown 

85 Chapter 85: The Public Vow 

86 Chapter 86: The First Night Together 

87 Chapter 87: The Honeymoon Escape 

88 Chapter 88: Fear Creeps In 

89 Chapter 89: The Gentle Spoiling 

90 Chapter 90: Her Confession 

91 Chapter 91: His Answer 

92 Chapter 92: The Home They Build 

93 Chapter 93: The Garden of Roses 

94 Chapter 94: Her Surprise 

95 Chapter 95: His Devotion 

96 Chapter 96: The Announcement 

97 Chapter 97: The Fear of Losing 

98 Chapter 98: The Final Gesture 

99 Chapter 99: Always Yours 

100 Chapter 100: Rotten With Love (Epilogue) 